Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1948 volume:

o M E 9 4 THE SAUKE L U T E N • 1 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Barbara Sutter, Editor-in-Chief • Maridee Knipmeyer, Associate Editor OUR PURPOSE in publishing this book is to show you students who have yet to graduate the joys of work and play at school. We feel that the experience we gained in working together on the staff more i than offsets the time and labor required in completing this book. An annual at best must primarily be a pictorial review of the school year. May this book help the memory of our pleasant associations in P.C.H.S. to linger on through the years. THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’4 8 2 “In Mlemoriam HARRY HOXEY December 4, 1929 - November 3, 1946 In respectful memory of Harry Hoxey whose untimely death when a Sophomore, awakened us to the reality of life and death. Harry had many friends, he was willing to lend a helping hand when needed. He was a lover of the great outdoors. Though it was his destiny to remain with us for such a short time, knowing him has enriched our lives. DEDICATION TO YOU, MISS BLAEUER, FOR YOU HAVE WORKED WITH US AS BOTH TEACHER AND FRIEND TO MAKE THIS A MOST ENJOYABLE AND PROFITABLE YEAR. A YEAR WHICH WE WILL HOLD SACRED IN THE CHERISHED MEMORIES OF OUR SENIOR YEAR, WE DO RESPECTFULLY DEDICATE THE TENTH EDITION OF THE SAUKEE. ADMINISTRATION 6 THROUGH THESE PORTALS have possed many men and women who have brought honor to themselves, their school, and their country. ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief BARBARA SUTTER Senior Editor HILDA WILLIAMS Associate Editor MARIDEE KNIPMEYER Activity Editor DEE ELLIOTT Feature Editors BETTY CONRAD ERMA MAIN Snapshot Editor EVELYN BENSON Music Editors CAROLYN BENNETT LEONARD TAGUE Class Editors WILBERT KNIPMEYER ELZA LACY Athletic Editors CARL SPRINGER RICHARD HENRY Art Editor MARILYN YAEGER Business Manager BRUCE PEEBLES AdvFsers MISS NELLIE DELL MRS. ALMA WHEELER 7 8 WINTER COMES TO PITTSFIELD HIGH A friend in need, is a friend in deed.” That is what the students of PCHS have always found in Mr. Voshall. Always present as adviser or friend. A man whose untiring efforts have made him valued as the Superintendent of PCHS. Our heartfelt appreciation to you, Mr. Voshall. SUPERINTENDENT, MR. J. H. VOSHALL, Vvestern Illinois State Teachers College, B. Ed. University of Illinois, M.S. University of Chicago. To the members of the Board of Education, who helped make the educational system of this community better; who governed our school life in such a splendid way, our sincere appreciation to each and everyone of you. BOARD OF EDUCATION (left to right): C. King, M. Lee, J. H. Voshall, D. Sneeden, L. Hoyden, H. Adams. 10 11 DAVID BRUNBERG, B.S. in id. MARY BLAEUIR, M.A. History, Spanish, Senior Class Adviser. National Honor Society Sponsor. Assistant Principal. University of Illinois. LORENA BUEKER, B.S. Biology, General Science, Library, Biology Club Sponsor, Speech Contest, Sponsor of Dramatics. Warrensburg Teachers College, University of California, University of Missouri. ELDON FESLER, B.A. Commercial Arithmetic, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Athletic Financial Manager, Driver Education. Culver-Stockton College. CHARLES W. FOSTER, B. Ed. Co-ordinator of Distributive Education, Instructor of Business Education; Chairman of Guidance and Schedule Committees; President of Pittsfield Teacher's Association; Adviser of F.D.A. Chapter and Saukee Scoops Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed.; The Gregg College, Teacher's Diploma; Graduate work, Northwestern University. Band, Boys Glee Club, Girls Glee Club. Instrumental music in East school. Northeast Missouri Teachers College, Kirksville, Missouri. NELLIE DELL, M.S. Mathematics, Saukee Adviser. Western Illinois State Teachers College, Illinois Normal University, University of Illinois. CHARLES FISHER, B.S. Agriculture, Farm Mechanics, F.F.A., Sponsor, Veteran Instructor. University of Illinois. HELEN RUTH GALLOWAY, B.S. Commerce, English, Future Stenos Club, Sponsor, Northeast Missouri Teacher's College. BETTY HASSLIR, B.A. Sophomore English, Girls Physical Education. G.A.A. Adviser, Cheerleaders Adviser, Sponsor of Twirlers. Carthage College. GRACE IRICK High School Secretary. University of Illinois. Gem City Business College. CARROL C. LOWE, A.B., M.A. Sociology, World History, Citizenship, Assist. Coach. McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois. Peabody College, Nashville, Tennessee. DOROTHY PENSTONE, B.S. F.H.A. Club Sponsor, Home Economics. MacMurray College, University of Illinois. BETTY WARREN Secretary to Superintendent Gem City Business College MARY M. McGUIRE, m.s. English, Junior Class Sponsor, Student Council Sponsor. University of Illinois. GLEN SMITH, B.S. General Science, Boys Physical Education, Athletic Coach. University of Missouri, University of Illinois. ALMA WHEELER, B.S. Public Speaking, Senior English, Latin, Latin Club Sponsor, Sophomore Class Sponsor, Assistant Saukee Adviser. Western Illinois State Teachers College, University of Missouri, University of Chicago. 13 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION A new course. Religious Education, was started in the middle of the first semester. In this course the students study the Bible and the Life and Teachings of Jesus. The students feel that they have learned very much from this course. There are enough students taking this course to make up five groups. The leaders are Father Scanlan, Rev. White, Rev. Cummins, Rev. Hollister, and Rev. Snellenberger. In case one of these is absent. Rev. Armstrong and Rev. Vincent substitute for them. This course is taught one period every Monday. 14 STUDENTS MARY DELL ADAMS SENIORS DEAN ADAMS A grand guy that everyone likes F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Football 2-3 Track 2-3-4 DON ATOR Don is greatly interested in the Penstone Apple Orchards Librarians 2-3 Hall Monitor 4 Spanish Club 3 Football 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1 -2-3-4 Glee Club 4 Dramatic Club 4 Junior Class Play CAROLYN BENNETT Always willing to shoot somebody G.A.A. 1 -2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 1 -2 Band 1-2-3-4 CATHERINE BOLLMAN Her sense of humor gives you a kick ! Pep Club 3-4 G.A.A. 2-3-4 F.H.A. 4 Attended Freshman year at Milton Future Stenos 3-4 Cheerleader 3-4 BILLY BROWNING Little, quiet, and sometimes a riot! Hall Monitor 4 She's quiet until she's on the gym floor Hall Monitor 3 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Biology 2 Latin 1-2 Cheerleaders 2-3 Dramatic Club 4, President Junior Class Play ELIZABETH BAEHR She's studious and very talented in the Art Department Pep Club 4 Spanish Club 3 G.A.A. 1 -2-3-4 F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Future Stenos 4 EVELYN BENSON If you have lost your child Evelyn has it. She is holding out for Ransom Librarian 2-3 Pep Club 1-2-3 Hall Monitor 1 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. 4 Annual Staff 4 Future Stenos 3-4 Latin Club 1 CAROLYN BUTLER Wo'f-bait!! Future Stenos 3-4 Junior Class Play Pep Club 2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 D.E. Club 4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 1 -2 BETTY CONRAD Most geniuses are conceited, but Conrad says she’s not! Annual staff 4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Hall Monitor 1 -2-3 Latin Club 1 -2 Pep Club 1 16 SENIORS BITTY J. COOLEY Usually making with the laughs Hall Monitor 3 Pep Club 3 G.A.A. 1 -2-3-4 F.H.A. I-2-3-4 Future Stenos 3-4 JIM DENISON He's thinking seriously of taking over the Kaiser automobile industry Attended Milton High, Freshman Year F.F.A. 2-3-4, Football 2-3-4 Track 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4 Student Council 3 Junior Class Play LAURA FAYE DONOHOO Has a cute grin and winning ways Librarian 2 Future Stenos 3-4 (Secretary 4) National Honor Society 3-4 G.A.A. 2-3-4 Saukee Scoops 4 Pep Club 2-3 PAUL DURHAM Luke and his jalopy are tops Spanish Club 4 F.F.A. 1-2 Football 1-2-3 Class Officer, Freshmen Year Treasurer, Senior Year BETTY ANN DUCEY Friendly, neat, and plenty alreet Officially, she's known as Fibber Ann Ducey Librarian 3, Pep Club 1-2-3 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Saukee Scoops 4, Latin Club 1 -2 Future Stenos 3-4 National Honor Society 3-4 Dramatics Club 4 Class Offices: Secretary, Freshmen Year; Secretary, Junior Year Student Council 1 Junior Class Play CHARLOTTE DUSTIN A regular bombshellll G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 3 Latin Club 1-2 Band 1 -2 Pep Squad 1 -2-3 DOLORES ELLIOTT Miss Blaeuer's favorite Girl scout Librarian 2-3 Pep Club 3-4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 3 Biology 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 2-4 Future Stenos 4 National Honor Society 3-4 (Secretary-Treasurer 4) Dramatics Club 4 Junior Class Play GEORGE ERVIN Dutch is full of pep and always ready to use it! Latin Club 1 -2 Biology Club 2-3-4 Hall Monitor 2 Dramatics Club 4 Junior Class Play 3 VERA GERARD Quiet, but Dynamic! F.H.A. 2-3-4 G.A.A. 2-3-4, Treasurer 4 Saukee Scoops 4 Future Stenos 3-4, Vice Pres. 4 Hall Monitor 4 HOWARD GRIFFETH Gum Chewer of P.C.H S. D.E. Club 4 (Reporter) Vermont High 1 -2 Hannibal High 3 17 SENIORS WAYNE HAMMITT Wayne'j favorite subject is English, especially Shakespearean dramas F.F.A. 1-2-3 Visual Aid 3-4 MARCELLA HAYDEN One of the members of Peer Hayden, Inc. G.A.A. 2-3-4, F.H.A. 1 -2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Saukee Scoops 3-4 Future Stenos 3-4 (Vice Pres. 3) National Honor Society 3-4 (Vice Pres. 4) Cheerleader 4 Vice President Junior Class Pep Squad 2-3-4 MILDRED HILLMAN Our favorite hash-slinger D.E. 4 G.A.A. 3 Future Stenos 3-4 F.H.A. 1-2-3 Junior Class Play 3 HAROLD HARSHMAN One of our future Agricultural geniuses National Honor Society 3-4 Dramatics Club 4 Visual Aid 3-4 Junior Class Play 3 Pep Club 4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 4 Student Council (President 4) RICHARD HENRY A whiz in Chemistry Football 1 -2-3-4 Basketball 1, Track 4 Annual Staff 4 Biology Club 3 Class Treasurer 3 Spanish Club 2 MARILYN KAYLOR Her sparkling eyes match her diamond Librarian 2, Hall Monitor 3-4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. 1 -2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Latin Club 2 National Honor Society 3-4 D.E. 4 (Pres. 4) JOYCE KINSER She’s a howling” success Attended Freshman Year, Vine St. School, Kalamazoo, Michigan Attended 2 years Nebo High G.A.A. 4 WILBERT KNIPMEYER Quiet, but not shy! F.F.A. 1 -2-3 Librarian 4 Glee Club 4 Annual Staff 4 National Honor Society 3-4 Student Council 3 MARIDEE KNIPMEYER A sense of humor— and oh! that report card! G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Biology Club 1-2 Annual Staff, Assistant Editor Latin Club 1 -2 National Honor Society 3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Class Officer: Secretary 2-4 Junior Red Cross Council 3 ELZA LACY Likes to study Someday he may hold the Presidency Football 2-3-4 Track 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Dramatic Club 4 President 3 18 LARRY LIWI5 Bunny's shadow F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4 (Reporter 3) Football 2-3-4 Student Council 4 Librarian 2 SENIORS HOWARD LUSTIR He's kinda shy, but kinda cute Football 2-3-4 Attended Mt. Sterling High, Freshmen Year Biology Club 2 IRMA MAIN Likes her men tall, dark, and handsome Pep Club 1-2-3-4 G.A.A. 1 -2-3-4, F.H.A. 4 Glee Club 1-2-3 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 1 Future Stenos 3-4 Saukee Scoops 1 JACKII MclNTYRK Everybody likes Jackie, and Jackie likes everybody! Attended Central School at Hannibal, Missouri, Freshmen Year G.A.A. 2, F.H.A. 2-3 D.E. Club 4 (Sec.) DOROTHY MOORK Silence is sweeter than speech Hall Monitor 4 G.A.A. 2-3-4, F.H.A. 2-3-4 Saukee Scoops Future Stenos 3-4 (Treas. 4) Pep Club 4 KATHERINE McCONNILL She goes for Ford cars in a big way Pep Club 1 -2-3 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. 1-2-3, Glee Club 3 Future Stenos Club 3-4 D.E. 4 (Treasurer 4) BETTY MITCHELL Did you ever hear me play a drum? G.A.A. 1-3-4 Bond 3-4 BRUCE PEEBLES Isn’t it a bore to be handsome? Hall Monitor 4, Spanish Club 4 Track 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1 -2-3-4 Glee Club 3-4 Annual Staff (Business Manager) Latin Club 1 -2 Senior Class, Vice Pres. 4 BOB PECK Very silent to be one of the masculine sex. Hall Monitor 2 Football 3 D.E. 4 ROBERTA PEER Her voice, her manner, and her walk, but most of all her stream of talk Librarian 2, Pep Club 2-3-4 Hall Monitor 4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Saukee Scoops 3-4 (Editor 41 Future Stenos 3-4 (Secretar, 3; National Ho or Society 3-4 19 SENIORS VELMA RIEL She soys, The harder I try to be gooder, the worser I am F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Future Stenos 3-4 DONALD ROBINSON You gotta be a football hero to get along with the girls High School of Commerce, Detroit, Michigan 2 Football 1 -3-4 Track 1-3-4, Basketball 1-3 Latin Club 1 Junior Class Ploy 3 Dramatic Club 4 DORIS RUBLE Without fail, she always does her best G.A.A. 4 F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 3 Spanish Club 4 (Vice Pres. 4) FRANK SCHNEPF A super-duper salesman D.E. 4 CLEMMA SPARKS Has a devilish look in her eyes Hannibal High 1 G.A.A. 1-2-3 Glee Club 3 Future Stenos 3-4 D.E. Club 4 F.H.A. 1 -2-3 CLARENCE RICHARDS The man who blushes is not quite a brute F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 (Treasurer 3) Football 2-3-4 (Co-Captain 4) Basketball 2 Track 2-3-4 Librarian 1 BOB ROBINSON Why must life all labor be? Hall Monitor 1 Football 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1,2 Latin Club 1, Band 1-2-3 Student Council 1 -2-3 Secretary 2—Vice President 3 DALE SCHAFER The world has not yet heard from him—but wait Football 2-3-4 Basketball 1 -2-3 Treasurer Freshmen Year F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Sentinel 3, Reporter 4 BONNA JUNE SMITH A pretty girl with pleasant ways F.H.A. 2-3 Saukee Scoops 4 Future Stenos 3-4 CARL SPRINGER The coach's right-hand man Librarian 3 Spanish Club 2-3-4 Football 1, Track 1 Football Manager 2-3-4 Basketball Manager 2-3-4 Track Manager 2-3-4 Biology 2-3 Junior Class Ploy Dramatic Club 4 Annual Staff 4 20 SENIORS ROSEMARY STARK Good natured, with a grin that laps over and buttons behind Attended Montgomery High 1 Aledo High 2 New Boston High 3 Pep Club 4 Glee Club 4, Band 4 Cheerleader 4 Dramatic Club 4 LEONARD TA6UE Always willing to help you out Alton High School 1 -2 Annual Staff 4 Dramatic Club 4 Junior Class Play Band 3-4 CHARLES WYATT There ain’t no use to grumble or complain F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 3 BARBARA SUTTER She has plenty of horse sense Attended Springfield High 1 -2 G.A.A. 3-4 Annual Staff 4 (Editor) Latin Club 3 PAUL TAYLOR, JR. Seen but seldom heard F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Track 4 ANN WALSTON A girl you should know Saukee Scoops 3-4 HILDA WILLIAMS A cute laugh, and she's packed with dynamite Pep Club 1-2-3 G.A.A. 1 -2-3-4 F.H.A. 4, Glee Club 1 -2-3 Annual Staff 4 Future Stenos 3-4 Cheerleader 2-3 MARILYN YAEGER The harder I try to be gooder the worser I am. G.A.A. 2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Dramatic Club 4 Junior Class Play Librarian 3, Pep Club 1 -2-3 Future Stenos 4 National Honor Society 3-4 Vice Pres. Sophomore class President Senior class Annual Staff CLARICE WINNER Talking is a woman's privilege F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 DUANE COX He's so bright his mother calls him sonny Librarian 4 Pep Club 4 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Visual Aid 3-4 BILL STUMBORG No picture available. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in his junior year in P.C.H.S. He served in the Navy hospital corp two years, returning to P.C.H.S. this year to graduate. Bill was a member of the senior play cast. 21 CLASS OFFICERS ADVISER—MISS MARY BIAEUER PRESIDENT—MARILYN YAEGER VICE PRESIDENT—BRUCE PEEBLES SECRETARY—MARIDEE KNIPMEYER TREASURER—PAUL DURHAM (Laft to right): B. Peebles, M. Knipmeyer, M. Yoeger, P. Durham. SENIOR’S FAREWELL The proudest day of high school life We know is about to come — The time when all the Seniors say, We're leaving, but it's been fun. It's really been fun to be a part Of the Senior Forty-eight Class, In the plays, and on the Annual Staff, And other activities in the past. I hope the underclassmen Will enjoy as much as we To make their class the best by far In the years that are to be. Like others gone before us. We’ve been discouraged too; But then we looked at brighter ways, And always came shining through. But we shall all be going now, And leaving these behind, To let the next year’s class fill in, As on through life we'll climb. We'll take the steepest mountain— The top is called Success. Each day we’ll strive to get there, And we'll do our very best. So as we leave old P.H.S., And make more friends anew. We won’t forget a person here. Good luck to each of you! —Mildred Hillman 22 •AND —Bock Bow: R. Stork, B. Mitchell; Front Rows C. Bennett, L. Togue, M. Knipmeyer. ANNUAL STAFF —Back Row: W. Knipmeyer, E. Lacy, M. Knipmeyer, B. Peebles, R. Henry; 2nd Row: D. Elliott, C. Bennett, E. Main, B. Sutter, B. Conrad, L. Tague, M. Yaeger,- 3rd Row: E. Benson, H. Williams, C. Springer. GLEE CLUB — Back Row: H. Harshmon, W. Knipmeyer, B. Peebles, D. Ator; Front Row: M. D. Adams, R. Stark, R. Peer, C. Bennett, M. Yaeger, M. Hayden. FOOTBALL —Back Row: D. Robinson, E. Lacy, B. Peebles, C. Richards, C. Wyatt, D. Ator, D. Schafer, Front Row: C. Springer (Mgr.), B. Robinson, J. Denison, L. Lewis, H. Luster, R. Henry. BASKETBALL —Standing: J. Denison, B. Peebles, D. Ator, Soatodi C. Springer. 1. Do you recognize them today? 2. Whose teaching who? 3. Lunch time! 4. Marilyn, at a younger day. 5. On the other end of the camera for a change. 6. Careful, don't fall. 7. Glamour? 8. Look at those curls. 9. Miss Blaeuer and her troop. 24 JUNIOR One of the most outstanding and active classes in P.C.H.S. is our Junior Class. We lead the student body in activities, both in school and out. We started our Junior year on September 6th, and from that day on we have enjoyed every minute of it. We are no longer lower classmen and we can now look upon the Freshmen and Sophomores as we were once looked upon. The members of our class are active and enthusiastic in all we do and undertake. The majority of the football and basketball squads are made up of Junior boys. We are proud to say that we started out in high school with the five Bob's and are still going strong. We took our Junior I.Q. tests at the beginning of the year and generally passed with good scores. Parties galore have been given during the year and will be long remembered. New Juniors have come into our classes and are now one of us, proud to be a Junior. OFFICERS ADVISER—MISS MARY M. McGUIRE PRESIDENT—BOB DELL VICE PRESIDENT—GENE RHODES SECRETARY—BOB NIEBUR TREASURER—JOHN VERTREES (Left to right): J. Vertrees, G. Rhodes, B. Niebur, B. Dell. CLASS The Junior Class Play, given November 21st, topped all records by taking in $338. We cleared $262, which was put in the Junior Class fund for the Junior and Senior banquet. Christmas vacation came and we all went home for a joyous two weeks. But all fun was subdued when we returned to school January 6, 1948, to face semester exams. We passed and that was all that counted for the time being. The second semester flew by fast. Of course we worked hard but we had fun too. Soon it was time to start on the Junior and Senior prom. We all pitched in and worked on the decorations and such. The banquet was given May 7th, at the American Legion Hall, with plenty of good food prepared by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Later on in the evening we enjoyed the music and dancing to Eddie Randle's orchestra. Yes, our Junior Class of '48 is surely a class to be remembered. 25 Row 1i G. Adams, A. Anderson, J. Barton, J. Benson, B. Browning; Row 2: O. Chaplin, J. Collver, W. Craigmiles, H. Crowder, C. Dean, R. Dell, B. Dexter, C. Dickerson; Row 3: J. Dimmitt, J. Emerick, A. Faris, D. Foreman, E. Garner, H. Gleckler, W. Graham, C. Greenwood; Row 4s D. Griffeth, H. Griffeth, G. Halpin, C. W. Harris, R. Hayden, D. Henry, R. Hubbard, I. Hull; Row 5: A. Jackson, C. Jobe, B. Johnson, P. Johnson, V. Johnson, R. Kaftelman, D. Kelly, B. Kerr; Row 6: J. Kingery, M. Kiser, J. Lashmett; Row 7: M. Leahr, F. Lombard, D. Long. 26 Row 1: V. Lord, M. Losch, A. Luster, A. Monker; Row 2s H. McCollister, D. McClintock, B. McGlosson, J. McKee, R. Miller, V. Moore, R. Moore, W. Moore; Row 3s R. Niebur, J. Nighbert, M. Nighbert, E. Owens, S. Payne, E. Pennock, M. Penstone, G. Rhodes, Row 4: E. Robinson, R. Ruble, C. Rupert, M. Seybold, J. Sheppard, B. Sidwell, G. Smith, W. Smith; Row 5s R. Stevens, I. Sutton, S. Swanson, W. Taylor, M. Trautwein, D. Von derstoep, J. Vertrees, R. Vosholl; Row 6s S. Walk, M. Weinant, B. Willioms; Row 7s B. L Williams, R. Winters, D. Yokem. 27 ) OFFICERS PRESIDENT—DAN McCARTNEY VICE PRESIDENT—JOHN GRISHAM SECRETARY—GENE ATOR TREASURER—DUSKA GRIMES ADVISER—MRS. ALMA WHEELER Standing: J. Grisham, D. McCartney; Seated: D. Grimes .G. Ator. SOPHOMORE CLASS The first meeting of the Sophomore class was held in the study hall in September, at which time officers for the year were elected. At the next meeting it was decided that we would have a hayride. Then in the early part of October, about sixty Sophomores went to Jean Saylor’s house for a very pleasant evening. Games were played and dough-nuts, cider, and hotdogs were enjoyed by everyone. Two or three weeks before Homecoming everyone began making plans for a float, buying and cutting crepe paper, buying scotch tape, thumb tacks, straight pins, and anything else that we would need. We decided to have a float representing the Four Freedoms. On the day of Homecoming when the float was nearly completed and looking very beautiful, rain began to pour down, ruining nearly every float. But the Sophomores refusing to face defeat, obtained more paper, decorated a jeep and drove it around town. Everyone was happy despite the rain. We don't want to boast, we’re just justly proud of all the representatives who are famous from our class. In the field of sports we certainly have some good players. Richard Zimmerman, Stuart Peebles, Dan McCartney and Don Beard were on the football team. Zimmerman and Beard were on the basketball team. And a number of Sophomore boys went out for track. When it comes to Dramatics the Sophomore class is proud to claim Annette Dober as their representative who won first in the District Speech Contest. Wanda Sallee is to be commended for her excellent twirling. The Sophomore class is the largest one in school, having 53 girls and 48 boys for a total of 101 Sophomores. 28 SOPHOMORES Row 1� G. Ator, E. Austin, D. Bogby, E. Ballard, F. Ballard, C. A. Barber, N. Bartlett, D. Baughman; Row 2: P. Baughman, D. Beard, L. Blacketer, W. Blickenstaff, R. Bradburn, D. Browdy, L. Browning, L. Bryant; Row 3: G. Bucholz, B. Bybee, R. Capps, I. Chaplin, A. Cooper, B. Craven, L. Criss, R. Dawson; Row 4: A. Dickerson, A. Dober, N. Doran, C. Dorsey, B. Doyle, L. Doyle, D. Ellis, J. W. Ellis; Row 5: R. Emerick, M. Ervin, C. Ferguson, D. Fish, B. J. Foote, W. Foster, M. Frank, G. Galloway; Row 6: J. Garner, D. Grimes, J. Grisham, G. Gwartney, W. Harpole, R. Harsh-man, W. Horshman, L Hirsheimer; Row 7: D. Hoos, J. Jackson, J. Johnson, M. Johnson, B. Kat- telman, V. A. Kelly, B. Kinder, M. King; Row 8: H. Kingery, A. Laird, M. Leahr, J. C. Loyd, J. Lynch, W. McCarter, C. McAnarney, D. McCartney; Row 9: W. McKenna, R. Miller, B. Morrow, D. Musgrave, T. Neese, H. Newman, D. Nighbert, S. Peebles; Row 10: V. Prater, L. Reel, E. Roads, J. Rose, S. Runkle, W. Salle, E. Saylor, O. Shell-horse; Row II: B. Smith, J. Smith, N. Smith, S. Smith, J. Smithers, B. Sparks, R. Sparks, R. Sparks; Row 12: F. Stickman, B. Tipsword, L. Tobias, H. Wade, J. Walton, W. Ward, T. Wassell, W. Wease; Row 13: F. Hoover, M. Whitlock, L. Winston, B. Woods, R. Zimmerman. 29 OFFICERS PRESIDENT—DON DELL VICE PRESIDENT—DICK RANSOM SECRETARY—ANNE WILLIAMS TREASURER—DOROTHY SAYLOR ADVISER—HELEN RUTH GALLOWAY Standing: R. Ransom, D. Saylor, A. Williams, D. Dell. FRESHMAN CLASS On the 2nd day of September, 1947, there came through the hallowed doors of P.C.H.S. over 90 Green Froshies, who were on that day to get their first glimpse of high school life. To most of us that day will be remembered as one when we got lost several times, and wandered around in a daze from room to room. How overjoyed we were when, out of the apparent hundreds in the massive hall, an old friend would appear! The next day vivid in our memory is Initiation Day. That day is one set aside to enable all freshman to make a proper debut into the society of high school. As the day for the big event drew near, we found ourselves attired in creations that only upper-classmen could have designed. We were made to dress like girls (the boys that is) and the girls had to wear their dresses wrongside out. Worst of all we had to make that long trek across the gym individually and speak our names. Anyway, the upper-classmen had to treat us— sweet revenge. Bob Ghrist, Dick Ransom, and Genevieve Whitlock furnished wagons and tractors for our party of the year, the hayride. We enjoyed a wonderful wiener roast out at Dorothy Saylor's. Those hot-dogs and that cider really hit the spot. For Homecoming, we had a church built, complete with steeple, to take care of White Hall's funeral. The casket, the flowers, and the preacher were all ready for the parade, but the rains came. Those are the highlights of our freshman year, and I'm sure we shall remember them pleasantly for a long, long time. Just now we're eagerly waiting for next year when we can help initiate another crop of green Froshies. 30 FRESHMEN Row I: S. Aucoin, T. Ballard, N. Bauer, K. Beatty, C. Benson, J. Brickman, G. Brokaw, E. Brosie; Row 2: C. Butler, M. Carrothers, A. Chaplin, B. Craigmiles, P. Davis, D. Dell, L. Dixon, L Doyle,-Row 3: J. Djcey, F. Emery, A. Fenton, J. Fenton, R. Foster, V. Freed, L. Garner, O. Garner; Row 4: R. Garner, J. Garroute, R. Ghrist, D. Gleckler, J. Gratton, L. Gratton, R. Harpole, A. Harris; Row 5: S. Hoover, L. Hubbard, B. Hull, J. Kane, R. Lacy, M. Ledbetter, B. Lee, H. Logan; Row 6: C. Losch, C. Loutzenhiser, J. Lowe, F. Lyman, J. McDonald, M. McKinney, B. Morrow, D. Morton; Row 7: M. Meyers, P. Niccum, J. Norton, V. Ottwell, P. Owens, M. Paquette, B. Parks, A. Payne,- Row 9t E. Pennock, J. Petty, L Prater, B. Predmore, D. Ransom, A. Reeder, A. Rose, T. Roy; Row 9 J. Rutledge, H. Ryan, P. Sanderson, D. Saylor, F. Scranton, B. Sealock, G. Seybold, A. Seybold; Row lOi C. Sheppard, A. Sittler, N. Sloan, A. Smith, E. Smith, H. Smith, K. Smith, R. Smith; Row lit J. Sparks, B. Springer, D. Stark, R. Stout, M. Swanson, B. Taylor, B. Wade, G-Whitlock; Row I2t V. Willard, A. Williams, R. Willsey, J. Winner, G. Yelliott, M. Zumwalt. 31 1) H £ I I 19- 13 32 THE INTELLIGENT GROUP Find yourself on Ad page 1 07 CJ CJ HERE THE STUDENT BODY OF P.C.H.S. ASSEMBLES FOR ALL PEP MEETINGS 1. Hi, cuties! 2. Hope the top holds. 3. Aren't those autumn leaves beautiful, Paul? 4. Remember that bunking party, kids? 5. Oh, that lucky Junior class. 6. Look at those beautiful blue eyes. 7. P.C.H.S. totem pole. 8. How much did we make today, Carl? 9. Sun gets in your eyes. 1 0. The downward gaze at Basketball fans. 34 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 Harold Harshman and Betty Ann Ducey to be the recipients of these awards. The Danforth Foundation has also set aside funds to recognize potential qualities of leadership in young people and presents 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 Marilyn Yaeger and Elza Lacy. ELZA LACY—He helped pull our annual through the rough times. Being a member of the National Honor Society proved his dependability for all occasions. Elza is bound to become successful in anything he tackles in later life. MARILYN YAEGER — Her art ability has helped our Saukee to be one of the best yet. Marilyn is lots of fun to be with and never seems too tired to smile at you when she passes you in the hall. Marilyn also belongs to the National Honor Society and the Future Homemakers of America. Like a lot of girls in our Senior class, Marilyn seems to have an attraction for our alumni. BETTY ANN DUCEY — One of our sweet senior girls, liked by everyone for her wonderful personality. Her blue eyes make all the boys take notice, especially Paul. She belongs to the National Honor Society and the Saukee Scoops. You can find her scouting around each week for a bit of news she can put in her column. HAROLD HARSHMAN — Harold is a very dependable boy in everything he undertakes. Always willing to help when help is needed, he is well known and liked by everyone who knows him. He is interested in Agriculture and in taking farm mechanics. Harold belongs to the National Honor Society and is President of the Student Council. Each of the three classes selected their best citizens on the following characteristics: character, co-operation, dependability, leadership, scholarship, and socialbility. These pupils, by being good citizens, have helped to make our school a better school. THE JUNIOR CLASS selected Inez Sutton and Bob Dell for the Junior citizenship. Both are very popular students. Inez is a member of the National Honor Society, Glee Club, Spanish Club, Junior Play cast, Dramatic club. Bob is a member of the Dramatic Club, National Honor Society, Glee Club, Junior Class Play, Basketball, Football, and President of the Junior class. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS chose Marian Leahr and Richard Zimmerman for the Sophomore Citizenship award. Marian is a popular Sophomore girl. She is a member of the Girl's Glee Club, Spanish Club, Librarians, and is very talented in the presentation of humorous readings. Richard, the tall center of P.C.H.S. is a member of the Latin Club, Basketball, Football, Track, and the Biology Club. THE FRESHMAN CLASS selected Sue Hoover and Don Dell, for the Freshmen citizenship award. Sue is a member of the Spanish Club, G.A.A., and the Pep Club. Don is a member of the Basketball squad, Pep Club, Latin Club, and President of the Freshmen class. 36 CITIZENSHIP AWARDS UNDER- CLASSMEN CLASSES 39 is - v 1. Freak photographer 2. Let's hear that again 3. Sunny Sophomores 4. Who won the Civil War? 5. Religious education every Monday 6. Freshmen learning the fundamentals of General Science 7. Learning to be good bookkeepers 40 4. She can twirl, too! 5. Musicians? 6. Studious for summertime 7. Our little helpers 8. Look at that background! 9. School's out— 1. Our fascinating coach 2. Men or monkeys? 3. The wondrous chemist 1. Tough guy 4. See the birdie 2. Our disappointment 5. Smile awhile 3. The Legs! 6. Our gang 7. We two 9. Goad times 8. Must old acquaintance 10. Soda pop? be forgot!! 1 1. Their favorite sport 42 What's new in smoke signals? ORGANIZATION S Wove the Flag for dear old Pittsfield! Back Row: M. Belford, J. Barton, D. Harshman, B. Browning, C. A. Barber; Front Row: M. Leahr, H. Gleckler, N. Bartlett, J. Jackson, B. Foster, L. Winston, R. Smith, D. D. Simmons. THE BAND MR. DAVID BRUNBERG The band and glee club have developed greatly since Mr Brunberg took them over. The band has increased in size and has become more active under Mr. Brunberg’s leadership. He is kept busy training future band members in the grade and junior high school. Mr. Brunberg stays in Pittsfield during the summer months and gives lessons and holds band practice for the summer concerts, which are greatly enjoyed by everyone. The performance of the band and glee club concert, April 1, was a result of Mr. Brunberg's excellent training. Under the direction of Mr. Brunberg we can expect even greater achievements in years to come. Back Row: S. Runkle, B. Hassler, A. Faris, W. Sallee; Front Row: J. Benson, F. Stickman, J. Smith, E. Pennock, B. Mitchell, J. Rose. Seated: P. Johnson, D. Vanderstoep, C. Dickerson, B. Woods, B. Kerr, E. Austin, H. Logan, J. Brickman, B. Kinder, W. McKenna. Bock Row: R. Stark, L. Tague, A. Dickerson, A. Cox; Front Row: C. Bennett, A. Laird, P. Gard, M. Knipmeyer, D. Stark. 45 THE BAND This year Pittsfield can boast about its musical department. Under the direction of Mr. Brunberg the band had a very excellent year. They improved greatly during the nine months and played more difficult music, some of it popular, which was enjoyed by all. The band played at many requests, and turned in a great many excellent performances. It played at eleven football and basketball games. It appeared out of town several times and also entertained at different activities eleven other times. The Twirlers were on hand at all the football games and also presented some outstanding twirling at several basketball games. Under the direction of Miss Hassler, the twirlers have also improved in their performances. TWIRLERS—Top Row: N. Sloan, D. Totsch, A. Paris, W. Sallee, C. Eagle; 2nd Row: S. Plattner, N. Smith, B. Morrow, J. Hubbard; 3rd Row: D. Fish, J. Vanderstoep, Miss Hassler, D. Saylor, A. Sowers. 46 THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB lost several of its good members last year, therefore at the beginning of this year the sixteen members of the Glee Club consisted mostly of inexperienced singers. However, during the last semester the group was again ready for public performances. This is the second year that the Boys' Glee Club has been active. The Glee Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday with Mary Penstone as accompanist. The group has sung at the Christmas program, County Music Festival, P.T.A., Spring Concert, April 1, and at the Graduation Exercises. Back Row: R. Harshman, B. Dell, B. Voshall, J. Grisham, C. Butler; Middle Row: Mr. Brunberg, D. Ator, W. Knipmeyer, R. Zimmerman, D. McClintock, C. A. Barber, B. Peebles; Front Row: D. Lyman, H. Harshman, B. Sealock, R. Miller, J. W. Kane. 47 Top Row: J. Lowe, B. Foote, J. Borton, M. Frank, N. Sloan, C. Bennett, B. Woods, D. Musgrave, M. Yaeger, L. Doyle; 2nd Row: J. Brickman, M. Weinont, D. Grimes, M. Swanson, C. McAnarney, I. Sutton, J. Johnson, C. Dorsey, R. Peer; 3rd Row: M. D. Adams, F. Hoover, M. King, E. Saylor, M. Kiser, B. Lee, A. Jackson, L. Criss; 4th Row: M. Hoyden, R. Stark, Mr. Brunberg, M. Carrothers, R. Willsey. THE GIRLS1 GLEE CLUB members were picked this year on the basis of interest and ability and as a result we have a small group of 32 who are able to sing more difficult songs. The Glee Club meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Josephine Barton as accompanist. The latter part of February the Glee Club was happy to begin rehearsals in the new music room. The group has sung at the following places: Christmas assembly program, County Music Festival, County P.T.A., Lions Club, Spring Concert, and at the Graduation Exercises. 48 (Loft to right): B. Peck, F. Schnepf, M. Koylor, C. Butler, J. McIntyre, K. McConnell, H. Griffith. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION PRESIDENT—MARILYN KAYLOR VICE PRESIDENT—CHARLOTTE DUSTIN SECRETARY—JACQUELIN MclNTYRE TREASURER—KATHERINE McCONNELL FACULTY ADVISER—MR. FOSTER DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION—those two magic words which indicate a new course this year in Pittsfield High, a new trend in education, and a new world for senior students who are vocationally inclined. First Co-ordinator of Distributive Education was Charles W. Foster, who received special training and preparation for the position last summer at Northwestern University, and with Marshall Field Co. of Chicago. Mr. Foster teaches a doubleperiod class of merchandising, retailing, and salesmanship just before noon, and then spends considerable time in the afternoon visiting his students on-the-job. Thus, Distributive Education is a cooperative work-training program. Each D.E. student receives three credits for successfully completing the course: Two credits for work accomplished in school, and one credit for work accomplished on-the-job. Twelve students enrolled in D.E. its first year; nine successfully completed the year. Training stations and trainees for 1947-1948 were: Strauss Department Store — Jackie McIntyre and Katy McConnell; Miles Drug Store—Carolyn Butler and Charlotte Dustin; Bob’s Lunch—Mildred Hillman; Food Super Mart—Bob Peck; Loyd’s Hardware Store — Frank Schnepf; lllini Hospital (receptionist) — Marilyn Kaylor; and Nick’s Clothing Store—Howard Griffith. D.E. prepares high school students for vocations in merchandising and retailing— and, most important of all, how to earn a living and get along with others! Top Row: D. Adams, G. Adams, J. Denison, B. Hayden, M. Nighbert, B. Smith, D. Cox, C. Dickerson, B. Browning, R. Foster; 2nd Row: J. Ellis, D. McCartney, A. Cooper, E. Zumwalt, R. Sparks, E. Rhodes, D. Morton, W. Taylor, 3rd Row: G. Yelliott, B. Moore, V. Moore, C. Ferguson, E. Seybold, D. Hubbard, H. Harshman, J. Smith, 4th Row: L. Hubbard, V. Kelley, W. Harshman, B. Manker, B. Foster, B. Predmore, R. Bradburn, C. Loutzenhiser, R. Smith, L Garner, D. Ranson, P. Taylor, M. Leahr, F. Stickman, O. Shellhorse; 5th Row: Mr. Fisher, R. Capps, W. Ward, H. Gleck-ler, G. Rhodes, J. Sheppard, D. Schafer, F. Scranton, M. Meyers, R. Ghrist. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA SPONSOR—MR. FISHER PRESIDENT—GENE RHODES VICE PRESIDENT—JOHN SHEPPARD SECRETARY—HARRY GLECKIER TREASURER—WAYNE WARD REPORTER—DALE SCHAFER SENTINEL—ROBERT CAPPS The Future Farmers of America is an organization of and for farm boys taking Vocational Agriculture. Our chapter has had one of its most active years and every member has contributed to the program in some way. The chapter has engaged in all Sectional Contests and is at present conducting a Soil Conservation program among the members. We are also quite proud of our FFA Purebred Gilt project which has received State wide attention, and which in later years will provide a source of revenue for the chapter. An excellent camera has been purchased by the FFA chapter and is being used to take pictures of the ag boys and their projects. This year, for the first time, we had a group of FFA boys (Victor Kerr, Harry Gleckler, Harold Harshman) represent our Chapter at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Mo. One of our members, (Victor Kerr) also was awarded the State Farmer degree for outstanding work in agriculture. The agriculture department is still busily engaged in conducting classes for Veterans taking farm training, and nine classes are in operation at the present. Our Farm Shop has been available at all times for use by farmers and students in construction and repair work. Top Row: E. Pennock, R. Sparks, J. Benson, B. L. Williams, N. Sloan, A. Seybold, C. Winner, A. Walston, P. Johnson, S. Walk, M. Kaylor, E Baehr, D. Moore, V. Reel, G. Galloway; Second Row: B. J. Foote, M. McKinney, J. Barton, P. Sanderson, B. Craven, V. Gerard, J. Lashmett, D. Vander-stoep, R. Peer, D. Elliott, J. Smithers, E. Brosie, A. Sittler, B. Kattelman, H. Newman; Third Row: M. Paquette, L. Criss, C. Dorsey, I. Chaplin, H. McCallister, D. Stark, J. Sparks, V. Freed, G. Brokaw, A. Payne, H. Crowder, M. Weinant, D. Kelley, R. Dawson, K. Beatty; Fourth Row: P. Baughman, B. Woods, A. Rose, T. Wassell, B. Taylor, E. Ballard, E. Saylor, B. Morrow, D. Saylor, C. Sheppard, B. Kinder, E. Brown, B. Morrow, I. Hull, L. Dixon; Fifth Row: M. Hayden, D. Griffeth, D. Ruble, J. Winner. A. Smith, E. Benson, A. Luster, L. Reel, N. Bauer, D. Long, E. Garner, A. Man-ker, H. Williams, C. Bollman, S. Swanson, B. McGlasson, S. Aucoin, S. Runkle,- Sixth Row: D. Gleckler, B. Springer, B. Craigmiles, D. Fish, B. Dexter, E. Main, A. Dickerson, W. Sallee, E. Robinson, M. Leahr, Mrs. Penstone, B. Lee, M. King, A. Reeder, D. Baughman. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA SPONSOR—MRS. PENSTONE PRESIDENT—EILEEN ROBINSON VICE PRESIDENT—MARION LEAHR The Future Homemakers of America at P.C.H.S. celebrated the Illinois State FHA week by urging members to attend church on Sunday, planting a rose bush on Monday, by a talk on Scotland by Mrs. William Giger, a native of Scotland, who is our FHA chapter mother, on Tuesday. The final activity of the week was a slumber party on Friday night at the house. Prior to this time a formal initiation was held at the house for forty new members. SECRETARY—WANDA SALLEE TREASURER—ANITA DICKERSON The Thanksgiving formal dance was enjoyed on Thanksgiving eve by club members and guests. The red rose, our club flower, was the motive for decorations for the Mother-Daughter Supper. The program consisted of a formal service in which twenty-one girls were awarded Junior Homemaker Degrees. The Club co-operated with the Home Ec. Department at our Annual Spring Style Revue in the gymnasium. _____ Top Row: C. Rupert, C. Bennett, N. Bartlett, B. Kerr, W. Sallee, A. Dober, P. Johnson, B. Sutter, E. Main, M. Kaylor, D. Moore, D. Musgrave; 2nd Row: B. L Williams, J. Benson, A. Seybold, N. Sloan, M. Seybold, E. Baehr, M. Penstone, M. Losch, A. Faris, M. Frank, D. Vanderstoep; 3rd Row: H. Griffeth, D. Elliott, J. Barton, E. Robinson, E. Brosie, J. Brickman, H. Ryan, D. Saylor, A. Payne, B. Mitchell, B. Conrad; 4th Row: P. Sanderson, R. Sparks, K. McConnell, M. Yaeger, S. Swanson, J. Lashmett, B. McGlasson, C. Dustin, C. Butler, A. Sittler, M. McKinney; 5th Row: E. Pennock, K. Beatty, D. Ducey, D. Griffeth, V. Gerard, L Doyle, Miss Hassler, M. Paquette, J. Lowe. GYMNASIUM ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SPONSOR—MISS BETTY HASSLER PRESIDENT-BETTY ANN DUCEY SECRETARY—LURETA DOYLE VICE PRESIDENT—DONNA GRIFFETH TREASURER—VERA GERARD One of the top organizations of the school is the G.A.A., which is always on hand with plenty of Hot Dogs at the games. The most outstanding event of the year was the formal dance, which we had in December, with candles, frilly dresses, and bow ties. The music was furnished by the five Gee-Joys of Carthage, Illinois. The theme was Winter Wonderland. The gymnasium, which everyone thought looked better than it ever had before, was all decorated in blue and white crepe paper with silver stars dangling everywhere. The Bowling Tournament which was held in February was a lot of fun. At the end of the year the awards were presented to the girls who earned G.A.A. points. Top Row: V. Freed, D. Stark, J. Sparks, P. Niccum, A. Rose, S. Hoover, M. Swanson, I. Chaplin, B. Kattelman, B. Woods, P. Baughman, M. Leahr; 2nd Row: D. Grimes, B. Foote, M. Trautwein, I. Sutton, A. Anderson, B. Craven, D. Yokem, R. Winter, M. Kiser, E. Saylor, B. Morrow; 3rd Row: E. Benson, A. Jackson, W. Graham, M. Weinant, M. Knipmeyer, C. McAnarney, J. Johnson, H. Williams, C. Bollmtn, C. Dean, R. Peer, L. Donohoo; 4th Row: L. Criss, M. Hayden, M. Adams, N. Bauer, J. Kinser, B. Lee, R. Stark, M. Carrothers, B. Springer, D. Baughman; 5th Row: D. Gleckler, B. Craigmiles, M. King, D. Ruble, D. Fish, F. Hoover, R. Willsey, A. Williams, C. Dorsey. First Row (back to front): H. Crowder, H. McCallister, J. Lashmett, B. Smith, B. Ducey; Second Rows D. Long, A. Luster, D. Griffeth, V. Reel, R. Stark; Third Row: A. Manker, D. Elliott, D. Moore, R. Peer; Fourth Row: A. Walston, H. Griffeth, B. Dexter, C. Butler; Fifth Row: M. Yeager, M. Seybold, E. Main, V. Gerard, K. McConnell; Sixth Row: H. Williams, C. Dean, E. Benson, M. Hayden, L. Donohoo; Seventh Row: A. Jackson, E. Garner, M. Hillman; Eighth Row: B. L. Williams, D. Kelley, C. Sparks; Standing: Miss Galloway, Mr. Foster. Absent when picture was taken—W. Graham, C. Bollman, S. Swanson, E. Baehr. FUTURE STENOS CLUB SPONSORS—MISS GALLOWAY AND MR. FOSTER PRESIDENT—BETTY ANN DUCEY SECRETARY—LAURA FAY DONOHOO VICE-PRESIDENT—VERA GERARD TREASURER—DOROTHY MOORE This year the Future Stenos Club has 38 members. To be eligible for membership a student must have had or be taking at least three commercial subjects. In September the new members donned their slacks and joined the old ones for a wiener roast at King Park. Our next big event was the Christmas party at Miss Galloway’s apartment. A perfect evening was topped off by the personal appearance of both Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The high point of the year was the field trip to Chicago. There we toured Gregg College and watched court reporters take dictation at the rate of 220 words per minute. 53 Top Row: P. Boughmon, D. Dell, R. Lacy, A. Laird, K. Smith, J. Collver, B. Sealock, C. W. Losch, T. Ballard; Second Row: N. Duran, J. Brickman, J. Barton, S. Walk, A. Dober, B. Woods, J. Lowe, D. Blacketter, A. Williams; Seated: B. J. Williams, G. Ator, D. Grimes, R. Zimmerman, M. Frank, Mrs. Wheeler, D. Elliott; Absent when pictures were taken—J. Walton. THE LATIN CLUB SPONSOR—MRS. ALMA WHEELER CONSUL (PRESIDENT)—RICHARD ZIMMERMAN SCRIBA (SECRETARY)—MARJORIE FRANK TRIBUNUS (VICE-PRESIDENT)—DUSKA GRIMES QUAESTOR (TREASURER)—GENE ATOR Lati Societas (Latin Club) had a very successful year. Their first project was the preparation of a float for Homecoming, representing Saukee's Cemetery. At Christmas they gave a program of carols and plays, both in English and in Latin, at the Foster Nursing Home. The club’s Santa Claus, Keith Smith, gave each of the patients a gift. Other meetings of the year included programs of a literary nature dealing with Roman life, followed by a social period in which games, both Latin and English, were played. At one meeting Mr. Charles Foster of the Commercial department gave a very interesting talk on the subject, Sociological Implications of Aged People in Pike County.” The final meeting of the club was the Roman Banquet, which was the climax of the year’s activities. 54 Row Is R. Harshman, J. Rutledge, J. Grisham, B. Peebles, L. Hirsheimer, J. C. Loyd, J. Vertrees, D. Henry, E. Atstin, J. Petty, G. Halpin; Row 2s B. Conrad, H. Griffeth, J. Johnson, C. McAnarney, B. Kerr, C. Rupert, M. Ledbetter, B. J. Foote, I. Sutton, E. Saylor; Row 3: M. Weinant, L. Winston, E. Owens, F. Lombard, W. McKenna, W. Blickenstaff, J. Rose, P. Durham, J. Jackson, M. Swanson; Row 4: G. Gwartney, I. L. Chaplin, M. J. Whitlock, H. Newman, A. Dickerson, H. Ryan, B. Tipsword, I. Hull, C. Dorsey, R Dawson; Row 5: M. Carrothers, F. Hoover, M. King, A. Jackson, L. Doyle, C. A. Barber, D. Ruble, Miss Blaeuer, S. Hoover, S. Runkle. LA CLOVA DE ESPOVOL PRESIDENT—C. A. BARBER SEC.-TREAS.—LURETA DOYLE VICE-PRESIDENT—DORIS RUBLE SPONSOR—MISS BLAEUER The Spanish Club met October 14th for the purpose of selecting officers, after which the president immediately appointed committees to prepare the Spanish float for the Homecoming parade. The float was trimmed in blue and white, the colors of the state of Illinois, and under the supervision of Barbara Kerr with her chief helpers, Charlene Rupert, Reba Dawson, and Sue Runkle, it proved to be quite a beautiful affair. Billy Joyce Foote, with the assistance of Catherine McAnarney and Jean Johnson, had made a very life-like Ferdinand for the Bull Fight that was to take place on the float during the parade. James Rutledge made an excellent matador, and Frances Hoover, Billy Joyce Foote, Jean Johnson, Doris Ruble, and Bette Lee Doyle were 'Las Senoritas muy bonitas. And then the rains came and spoiled it all . . . One of our most interesting meetings was that in which Lee Winston showed two reels of pictures which Jimmy Clark had taken while visiting in Mexico. Our crowded school program has kept us from doing as much as we would have liked to do, but we hope we will have a more profitable year in 1948-49. Hasta La Vista La Close de espanol 55 Top Row: D. Kelly, Bob Dell, B. Hayden, D. Henry, D. McClintock, E. Lacy, B. Voshall, D. Ator, B. Niebur, C. Springer; Second Row: I. Sutton, M. Losch, M. Penstone, P. Johnson, D. Robinson, L. Tague, A. Dober, B. Kerr, J. Benson, R. Stark; Third Row: B. Ducey, J. Dimmitt, H. Harshman, B. Moore, G. Ervin, R. Miller, M. Yaeger, A. Faris; Fourth Row: J. Lashmett, M. Trautwein, B. Sidwell, G. Rhodes, Miss Bueker, M. Adams, B. Conrad, D. Griffeth, D. Elliott. DRAMATIC CLUB SPONSOR—MISS BUEKER PRESIDENT—MARY DELL ADAMS SECRETARY—BOB SIDWELL VICE-PRESIDENT—BETTE CONRAD TREASURER—GENE RHODES PROGRAM CHAIRMAN—ANNETTE The Dramatic Club was organized the latter part of the first semester. Students who have represented the school at speech contests or have been in plays are eligible for membership. The purpose of the club is: To further the interest on dramatic events, and to provide opportunity for its members to learn more about dramatics by participation in programs and attending productions by experienced actors. Meetings were planned for once a month. Each was divided in three divisions: Business program, recreation, and refreshments, which was enjoyed by all who came. We are all grateful to our sponsor, Miss Bueker, for helping us to have such a successful club. 56 Standing: A. Laird, W. Blickenstaff, E. Austin, W. Ward, B. Kerr, C. Rupert, J. Ellis, L. Hirsheimer, C. Dean, N. Bartlett, G. Ervin, Miss Bueker, B. Foster; Seated Background: D. Elliott, M. Leahr, A. Dickerson, A. Dober, M. Knipmeyer, D. McClintock, R. Zimmerman, R. Harshman, I. Criss; Seated at right: E. Rhodes, R. Bradburn, F. Stickman, W. McKenna, G. Ator, C. A. Barber, W. Harshman, G. Bucholz, J. Dimmitt. BIOLOGY CLUB PRESIDENT—DAVID McCLINTOCK VICE-PRESIDENT—RICHARD ZIMMERMAN SEC.-TREAS.—MARIDEE KNIPMEYER SPONSOR—MISS BUEKER 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 life of biology. Some of these are Taxidermy, Collections of Entomology, Floriculture, Genetics, etc. This Club is a member of the Illinois Jr. Academy of Science and is affiliated with the Science Clubs of America. Unlike the past, this year there were no entries made. Every one is looking forward to the warmer weather when field trips will be made. The other various functions of the club were enjoyed by attending members. Next year it is hoped to get off to a better start, still working toward the goal of a better understanding of Biology and associated Sciences. 57 LIBRARIANS — Back Row (standing): W. Knipmeyer, D. Cox, S. Walk, B. Williams, E. Robinson, Miss Bueker, A. Faris; Front Row (standing): L. Doyle, I. Sutton, A. Dickerson, B. Woods, C. Dean, E. Saylor, D. Gleckler; Seated (left to right): C. McAnarney, M. Trautwein, A. Payne, K. Beatty. Absent when picture was taken—Jeannine Lowe, Norma Sloan, Jean Sparks. LIBRARIANS First Semester Second Semester PRESIDENT—INEZ SUTTON VICE-PRESIDENT—BARBARA WOODS SEC.-TREAS.—ANITA DICKERSON SPONSOR—MISS LORENA BUEKER PRESIDENT—CAROLYN DEAN VICE-PRESIDENT—ELEANOR SAYLOR SECRETARY—ARLENE FARIS TREASURER—CATHERINE McANARNEY We have enjoyed taking care of the Library. It has been interesting and educational. Our duties were as follows: book selection, cataloging books, formulating library regulations, keeping books in order, and checking out books and magazines. We were well represented at the Library conference in Springfield. The following people attended: Duane Cox, Shirley Walk, Betty J. Williams, Catherine McAnarney, Dorothy Gleckler, and Karolyn Beatty. The theme of the conference was how to make the Library more efficient. HALL MONITORS-Top Row: E. Robinson, B. Peebles, M. Seybold; Second Row: R. Peer, D. Ator, D. Moore; Third Row: V. Gerard, J. Grisham, M. Johnson; Fourth Row: A. Anderson, R. Miller, G. Gwartney; Fifth Row: B. Bybee, Mr. Voshall, B. Browning. 58 Flr� t Row: R. Zimmerman, B. Hayden, Miss McGuire, H. Harshman, D. Stark; Second Row: J. Dimmitt, L Lewis, E. Robinson, K. Beatty, B. Robinson, J. Ducey, W. Blickenstaff; Absent when picture was taken—T. Neese. STUDENT COUNCIL sponsor—miss McGuire PRESIDENT—HAROLD HARSHMAN SECRETARY—RICHARD ZIMMERMAN VICE-PRESIDENT-BOB HAYDEN TREASURER-DIXIE LOU STARK The Student Council is no doubt the most important student elected organization in school, since it deals with the government of the students and contributes much to the bringing about of better policies in the governing system. The problems and suggestions of the students brought before the council are considered and discussed. The members are elected by members of the classes. The President is selected from the Senior class, the Vice-President from the Junior class, the Secretary from the Sophomore class, and the Treasurer from the Freshman class. With two other members selected from each class, there is a total of three student council members of each grade in high school. The Student Council is very active in extra-curricular activities. It sponsors the school parties, and purchases records for the juke box which are enjoyed by everyone. It also aided very much in making the second annual homecoming a success. The initiation of the Freshmen, which was put on by the Council, was one of the best ever held. The noon hour program is also sponsored by the Student Council. 59 Standing: A. Walston, V. Gerard, D. Moore, B. Ducey, D. Pope, M. Hayden, B. J. Smith; Seated: L. Donohoo, Mr. Foster, R. Peer. SAUKEE SCOOPS ROBERTA PEER—EDITOR-IN-CHIEF M. HAYDEN—SPORTS EDITOR LAURA FAYE DONOHOO—ORGANIZATIONS BETTY DUCEY—NEWS EDITOR ANN WALSTON—ROVING REPORTER BONNA J. SMITH—ASSEMBLIES EDITOR DOLORES POPE—BUSINESS DEPARTMENT DOROTHY MOORE—FEATURES VERA GERARD—FEATURES MR. FOSTER—FACULTY SPONSOR Saukee Scoops— The Voice of Pittsfield High”—had the distinction of being the first organization in school to 'get in gear’ and star functioning during the current school year. For the first time, SAUKEE SCOOPS became this year a curricular project of the Secretarial Office Practice class, under the direction of Mr. Foster, secretarial instructor. The staff was limited to members of the advanced secretarial course, and the students received a grade each six weeks, plus a Va credit at the end of the year for the work they accomplished. SAUKEE SCOOPS changed its philosophy this year: For the first time again it functioned not as a school paper, but as a school public-relations project, through the school columns in the two weekly newspapers, the Pike County Democrat Times, and the Pike County Republican. These columns attempted to let the reading public of Pike County know what was happening in Pittsfield Community High School, and the columns were written and maintained from a public relations point of view. This year, as last, journalism ideals were maintained, and dirt” and gossip columns were kept eliminated. Features, news, stories, and editorials kept the public informed of high school happenings, activities, and thoughts throughout the year. Secretarial students received a lot of valuable experience during the year, not only in creative writing and the mechanics of typing press releases, but also in the broad field of public relations. 60 Top Row: B. Vosholl, B. Dell, B. Hayden, D. McClintock, B. Sidwell, G. Rhodes, J. Dimmitt; Second Row: W. Graham, A. Faris, I. Sutton, M. Pen-stone, M. Seybold, J. Barton, M. Weinant, C. Dean, Third Row: M. Hayden, M. Knipmeyer, R. Peer, M. Kaylor, M. Yaeger, L. Donohoo,- Fourth Row: H. Harshman, D. Elliott, W. Knipmeyer, B. Ducey, E. Lacy, Miss Blaeuer. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PRESIDENT—WILBERT KNIPMEYER VICE-PRESIDENT—MARCELLA HAYDEN SECRETARY-TREASURER—DEE ELLIOTT SPONSOR—MISS BLAEUER Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor that a student can achieve while in high school, as only upper 15% of the class is chosen. Election by the faculty to this society comes in the Junior year, and the membership depends upon high scholastic, leadership, service, and character standing. Fifteen new members were elected into the Society this year. They are as follows: Bob Voshall, Arlene Faris, Bob Dell, Bob Sidwell, Jackie Dimmitt, Gene Rhodes, David McClintock, Bob Hayden, Josephine Barton, Mary Penstone, Marjean Seybold, Carolyn Dean, Mary Weinant, Inez Sutton, and Wanda Graham. Five of these are boys from the basketball team. The initiation ceremony was held in Orr Hall after the basketball season was over. This ceremony was a candle light service. The president started the program with a speech explaining the National Honor Society stood for; namely, Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. The speakers each carried a colored candle to symbolize their subjects. After all speeches were given the new members carrying unlighted candles passed in front of these people and lighted their candles by the flame of the four, by which they pledged themselves to the fulfilment of these ideas. 61 Back Row: W. Knipmeyer, E. Lacy, B. Peebles, R. Henry, L. Tague; Second Row: C. Springer, D. Elliott, E. Benson, M. Knipmeyer, M. Yaeger H. Williams; Seated: Miss Dell, C. Bennett, E. Main, B. Sutter, B. Conrad, Mrs. Wheeler. ANNUAL STAFF Do you remember seeing in the halls shortly before Christmas a group of gaunt, haggard, and baggy-eyed students? Well, that was us—the Saukee Staff. We did'.'t know exactly what we were getting into when elected to be on the staff, but we soon found out that we were neck deep in work. Pictures, mountings, activities and literary copy, sports write-ups, ads, and a myriad of other things had to be sorted, labeled and mailed. Things seemed terribly confusing as we neared the dead line, and at times we thought we would drop dead before we met the line ; but at last we saw the welcome streaks of daybreak. It wasn't all quite as bad as that though; because we had a lot of good fun working together. Not one of us on the staff would take a thing in exchange for all the good experience we have had and good times that have been ours as we worked to- gether to produce for you your 1948 SAUKEE. A familiar sight to every one is Editor-in-chief Barbara Sutter, industriously pouring over the dummy for the yearbook or carrying on an intensely important conversation with Associate-editor, Maridee Knipmeyer or Business-Manager, Bruce Peebles. Carolyn Bennett and her helpmates have been conspicuous figures around the school, because at almost any unexpected moment you might see a brilliant flash of light and turn to find Carolyn just completing one of her famous shots. The entire staff contributed a goodly supply of shoe leather to wrestling ads from generous business men, and worked loyally selling their various wares at games ond during noon hours. We of the SAUKEE STAFF sincerely hope that this book will bring back to you cherished memories of happy high school days. 62 This shows that your annual staff had to work, too! Even if we did have to call on the freshmen to help us sack popcorn, we got the job done. Thanks, Pauline and Rosalie! 63 (Left to right): B. Niebur, J. Sheppard, D. McClintock, B. Foster, D. Cox, H. Harshman, J. Ellis, C. Dickerson. STUDENT PROJECTIONISTS These students have been of great assistance in our visual education program. They set up the projector and take care of the showing of pictures for the various teachers. Duane Cox and Harold Harshman also took the responsibility of cleaning and oiling the machine at regular intervals, as well as helping instruct some of the beginners in the proper operation of the machine. Pittsfield Lions presented the school with a Wilcox-Gay Recordio last year, which has had lots of use this year. Mr. Brunberg uses it to record selections by the band, and it is used by play casts. Mr. Foster nearly wears the machine out in the business department, where it is used for many purposes: To provide the sound for 35 mm. filmstrips; to play shorthand drills and dictation records; to play rational rhythm records for typing and to furnish a PA system for remote control teaching in shorthand, typing, and D.E. Our audio-visual education program has been expanded very rapidly during the last two years. Not only our projector but also our slide film machine has been used very regularly. The new room above the band room has been equipped with opaque shades which makes it possible to show films in that room. The projector can be set up in that room and saves many conflicts which we formerly had because of the few rooms which were equipped for visual aid. The new visual aid room and new band room in the process of construction. 64 1. B. Croven 2. C. Swanson 2a. Duane Cox 3. Deloris Kelly 4. Pauline Niccum 5. M. Swanson 6. Sparks Sisters 7. Dee Elliott 8. Don and Bob Dell 9. Betty Conrad 1 0. B. Craigmiles 1 1. Barb. Sutter 1 2. Charlotte Dustin 1 3. Rosie Winner 1 4. Lois Doyle 1 5. Keith Smith 65 6. Going on sixteen 7. Whoa! 8. Rise and shine (at least rise) 9. The long and short of our freshmen 66 1. Having fun? 2. Frosh! 3. Pepsodent smiles 4. What’s that in the background? 5. Whistle Bait ENTERTAINMENT 1. Mary’s a fine accompanist for any singer. 2. Pittsfield High School Soloists. C.A. and his trombone, Marilyn and Dove with their accordions, Roger and his trumpet, and Joyce with her clarinet. 3. Beverly made a good show in her Indian costume at our bonfire. 4. We can be proud of our singers too. Inez, Scharlene, C.A., Rosemary, Beverly, Norma, Margie, and Erma. 5. 'Nough said by seeing their performance. Wanda, Miss Hassler, and Sue. 6. The following six Bobs played (?) for us at Homecoming Hayden, Dell, Sidwell, Niebur, Kattelman, and Voshall. 7. Josephine is a good soloist besides a good accompanist. 68 1. Are they really class officers? 2. Mr. Voshall and three shortest members of class. 3. Look there, ain’t they purty?! 4. Miss Bueker asssists in make-up. 5. Pin-up. Every year we have fun at our freshman initiation. The boys are expected to come dressed as ladies and the girls usually are sporting braids. Lipstick and rouge are added when they arrive at school. Boys are required to polish the shoes of upperclassmen. All in all we really have fun. 69 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY If This Be Bliss” A three act comedy, written by Albert Johnson, was produced by the Pittsfield Junior Class on November 21, 1947. This play has seventeen characters, each having a big part in the success of the play. Characters were as follows: Dexter Smith (Bob Sidwell), Ma Smith (Barbara Kerr), Dad Smith (Gene Rhodes), Dotty Smith, (Inez Sutton), Joe Pauley (Bob Niebur), Marcella Payne (Doloris Kelly), Dash Harris (Mary Pensfone), Dutch Kelly (Margie Belle Losch), Liz (Joan Lashmett), John (Russell Miller), Beef (Bob Voshall), Felix Finley (Bob Dell), Joch Hubbard (Billy Moore), Mrs. Payne (Phyllis Johnson), Pinky (Donna Griffeth), Blinky (Jackie Dim-mitt), Stinky (Margie Trautwein). The action of the play takes place in the combination filling station and home of the Smith family. This was not an average American family, but one that was remembered by all who saw the play. The play was under the direction of our very capable Miss Bueker and two student directors, Arlene Faris and David McClintock, plus the help of the sound effects men. Bob Hayden and Don Henry. We are greatful to Mr. Rowe and Mr. Grable for their efficient help behind stage; also the make-up artists, Miss Galloway and Janice Benson. Our play was a huge success with profits of $262. We took in $321 at the gate which was the largest amount made by any one class in the 1 .'story of P.C.H.S. 72 SENIOR PLAY - The High School Mystery ROBERTA PEER—STUDENT DIRECTOR GEORGE ERVIN—SOUND EFFECTS HAROLD HARSHMAN—PROP MAN MISS LORENA BUEKER— FACULTY DIRECTOR The Senior class of 1948 presented their play April 22 and 23. The afternoon performance had to be omitted because of the different way in which the play is staged. The cast is as follows: Miss Fielding, the Drama coach (Betty Conrad); Laura Crowder, the Heroine (Rosemary Stark); Dorothy Russel, the Comedy Maid (Marcella Hayden); Mary Lee, the Character Lady (Marilyn Yaeger); Miss Jefferies, Assistant Coach (Dee Elliott); Mrs. Reed, Victors Mother (Evelyn Benson); Earl Sayles, the Hero (Jim Denison); Victor Reed, the Villain (Carl Springer); Raul Butler, the Character man (Bruce Peebles); Joe, the Stage Manager (Don Ator); Jack Howard, the Author (Bill Stumborg); Jason Shaw, the Sheriff (Elza Lacy). The High School Mystery is the story of a play within a play. The curtain goes up on the first act of The House of Terror,” and reaches an exciting climax before the audience realize that they are witnessing a dress rehearsal. Just as this is brought home to them, however, a real mystery begins ... a mystery that involves the members of the cast, the director and all those concerned with the production. The leading lady (Rosemary Stark) has fainted after being warned by a mysterious voice to leave the cast at once or suffer the consequences. Thinking this to be a prank on the part of some fun-loving member of the cast, the director orders the young thespians to go on with the rehearsal. They are all particularly anxious to give a good performance as the author of the play is present. At the end of the first act however, the play has been interrupted again by the elements of the real mystery. From this point on the play is a whirlwind of excitement. A kidnapping takes place, a murder is almost committed and the members of the cast are thrown into a state bordering panic, when it is discovered that some one is out to ruin their perfor ance. The comedy element creeps into every situation and relieves the suspense, and the final denoueme it is a surprise. 73 A. Dober, B. Conrad, B. Kerr. DRAMATIC CONTESTANTS Preparations for the speech contests began in January. Six girls started work on contest material. Bette Conrad and Mary Dell Adams on Oration material. Rosemary Stark and Annette Dober on Serious readings. Catherine McAnarney and Barbara Kerr on Comedy readings. Mary Dell vacationed in the hospital and home due to an appendectomy, and withdrew. The other girls spent considerable time learning the readings, and then giving them before groups. The elimination was held in Miss McGuire's room, February 20. The audience was the Speech class and the Dramatics Club. Mrs. Brunberg, Miss Galloway, and Miss McGuire acted as judges. Rosemary Stark and Catherine McAnarney were eliminated at that time. Judges’ comments concerning them were, They did well. The next week was spent in practice. Each girl gave her reading at least twice a day, and more often four times. Barbara was getting on With The Photographer. Annette was working her way into a mental unbalance in a Yellow room. And Sudden Death was slowly working Bette into a State of nervous collapse. They gave their readings for the student body, The Rotary, and Barbara gave hers for the Lions Club. Early Saturday morning, February 28, the contestants, Miss Blaeuer, Mary Penstone (Chauffeur), Margie Belle Losch (Relief Chauffeur), and Lorena Bueker started on their journey to the District Speech Contest at Hamilton. Bette won first with the Oration And Sudden Death” by Furnas. Annette won first with Yellow by Gilman, and Barbara won second in class A schools with the comedy reading, With the Photographer by Leacock. Bette and Annette are entered in the Sectional Contest at Macomb. The contestants wish to thank Mrs.Wheeler and Miss Buekerforthe help they gave. 74 PITTSFIELD TEACHERS ASSOCIATION On May 29, 1947, the combined faculties of the Pittsfield Public Schools held a joint faculty meeting and decided to organize the Pittsfield Teachers Association, and to become a member of the Affiliated Teachers Association of Illinois. Major project of the first semester was the Teachers-Board Members picnic in King Park, September 9th, 1947. Major project of the second semester was a dinner at the Cardinal Inn Tuesday evening, March 23, in honor of J. H. Voshall, superintendent, who had the honor of serving as president of the I.E.A. during the past year. Officers for the 1947-1948 school year were elected as follows: Charles W. Foster, president; Minna Bauch, vice-president; Helen R. Galloway, secretary; and Earl Graham, treasurer. Committee chairman for the current school year were appointed as follows: Nellie Dell, publicity; Amelia Jacques, program; Gladys Harpole, public relations; David Brunberg, legislative; Carrol Lowe, international relations; and Mary Cosgrove, ethics. Monthly association meetings were held throughout the school year, during which time current topics of interest were discussed. The Pittsfield Teachers Association enjoyed a fried chicken dinner at a spring banquet on April 13, 1948, honoring Mr. Voshall, our I.E.A president. Beautiful red roses decorated the tables, helping give the room at the Cardinal Inn a truly festive appearance. Pep and zest were added to the affair by the photographer who would unexpectedly appear from nowhere and take candid shots. During the course of the evening a portrait of Mr. J. Harold Voshall, Our Superintendent , was unveiled and presented to the school. Mr. Charles Miller, a local photographer, did an excellent job on this picture which is now a permanent fixture in the Board of Education office. Mr. Claude Vick, I.E.A. Secretary, was guest speaker for the evening and made an inspiring address on The Teachers of the Future. PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL’S SECOND HOMECOMING After work and worry for several weeks, October twenty-fourth arrived. Everyone was busy and fervently hoped it wouldn’t rain, when all of a sudden it began to pour. Shelter was sought with the hope it would quit soon. It kept raining, and the sixteen floats were ruined. The parade was called off. People who had come from other communities were disappointed. The students and teachers were heartbroken. But this did not keep us down. There was a large crowd at the game, who cheered the team on to victory. After the game, the gym was filled with people to see the crowning of the Queen. Miss Dixie Lou Stark, the Queen of Homecoming, was crowned by last year’s Queen, Miss Carolyn Butler. Her train was carried by Miss Becky Watson and Miss Gail Watson. The Queen was escorted by her attendants, Eileen Robinson, Alice Jackson, Marilyn Yaeger, Inez Sutton, Mary Penstone, Hilda Williams, Bonna June Smith, and Maridee Knipmeyer. The gym was cleverly decorated with crepe paper in fall colors. The stage curtains were covered with fall leaves that had turned to beautiful shades. Cornstalks and branches of trees were used at the doors and the ends of the stage. The second Homecoming dance was well attended. Music was provided by Dewey Bran-stetter's Orchestra. Rain was not the winner, for everyone enjoyed the game and the dance! 76 ATHLETICS CHEERLEADERS—M. D. Adams, M. Hayden, R. Stark, C. Bollman. The cheerleaders were chosen by the student body shortly after the beginning of school. The four chosen were Mary Dell Adams, Catherine Bollman, Marcella Hayden, and Rosemary Stark. All four girls are seniors. The cheerleaders did very well teaching new yells to the student body and planning pep meetings. With Miss Hassler, as instructor, the cheerleaders organized a Pep Club, which practiced yells at meetings after school. It helped a great deal in having a better cheering section at games, at home, and away. They did a wonderful job of leading the yells for the Saukee Indians. PEP CLUB —Top Row: R. Willsey, D. Musgrave, N. Bartlett, J. Lowe, M. Carrothers, E. Baehr, D. Moore, A. Dober, D. Grimes, E. Saylor J. Johnson, M. King; Second Row: B. Springer, D. Stark, J. Sparks, J. Brickman, S. Hoover, A. Sittler, M. McKinney, D. Long, A. Luster, E-Garner, M. Frank,C. McAnarr.ey, F. Hoover, B. Foote; Third Row: J. Winner, H. Ryan, B. Craigmiles. V. Freed, D. Saylor, A. Faris, C. Dean� M. Trautwein, M. Losch, D. Yokem, M. Kiser, R. Winter, A. Anderson, M. Penstone; Fourth Row: A. Williams, D. Elliott, L. Doyle, V. Gerard' R. Peer, S. Aucoin, N. Bauer, N. S oon, K. Beatty, D. Gleckler, B. Lee, A. Seybold, Fifth Row: P. Niccum, Miss Hassler, C. W. Losch, J. Petty B. Moore, B. Moore, D. Cox, D. Dell, J. Rutledge, R. Lacy, T. Neese, J. Barton, C. Rupert; Sixth Row: M. D. Adams, M. Hayden, R. Stark C. Bollman. First Row: C. Springer (Mgr.), B. Seybold, B. Moore, D. Nighbert, B. Porks, S. Peebles, D. McCartney, J. Ellis, W. Blickenstaff C. Dickerson (Mgr.); Second Row: C. Smith, A. Chaplin, E. Lacy, R. Foster, J. Zumwalt, J. Lynch, A. Laird, B. Sidwell, K. Smith, R. Miller; Third Row: D. Beard, B. Niebor, B. Robinson, J. Denison, D. Robinson, B. Peebles, D. Ator, B. Voshall, R. Zimmerman. TRACK The '48 season of track should see many impressive lads. The Pike County Conference will be held at New Canton, May 4th. The Illinois Valley Conference is to be at Rood-house, April 30. The outlook for the track season is very bright. I predict that the team shall win the Pik County Conference. A few of the boys have been working out after school during the basketball season. COACH GLEN SMITH: Fans and students universally praise him for his fine sportsmanship and his great work with the teams. Smith’s football team won second in Conference Play. The Basketball quintet advanced to the Sectional tournament, and marched to their third consecutive Regional Championship. Glen Smith is in his twenty-first year of coaching. ASSISTANT COACH CARROL LOWE: When the bouquets are passed out a certain Carrol Lowe should receive orchids. His work and patience with the scrubs should pay off in years to come. 79 Top Row: C. Springer (Mgr.), C. Dickerson, (Mgr.), D. Dell, J. Petty, A. Choplin, D. McClintock, J. Grotton, C. Benson, J. Ellis, H. Logon, C. W. Losch, Second Row: B. Kottelman, W. Blickenstaff, B. Porks, J. Grishmon, S. Peebles, K. Smith, B. Peebles, C. A. Barber, J. C. Loyd, J. Ducey, R. Lacy! J. Dimmitt; Third Row: C. Lowe, Assist. Coach, B. Niebur, D. Henry, B. Sidwell, B. Dell, J. Denison, B. Voshall, R. Zimmerman, D. Beard J. Collver D. Ator, Coach Smith. BASKETBALL The Saukee Indians played good ball the whole season. The Smithsonian quintet fashioned a unique record for the 47-48 competition — the Warriors won their third consecutive championship in the Regional tournament. Pittsfield 38 — Roodhouse. . . . 39 Pittsfield .40 — Quincy 42 Pittsfield . 36 — Beardstown 44 Pittsfield 75 — Barry 27 Pittsfield. . 36 — Woodriver. . 31 Pittsfield 45 — Griggsville .33 Pittsfield 48 — Jacksonville . 33 Pittsfield 50 — New Canton 38 Pittsfield 44 — Hannibal 28 Pittsfield 52 — Jacksonville 37 Pittsfield 44 — Beardstown . . . 47 Pittsfield .38 — Griggsville 37 Pittsfield. . 40 — Notre Dame . . .30 Pittsfield 42 — Notre Dame 49 Pittsfield 56 — Gillespie 43 Pittsfield 50 — Carrollton . 39 Pittsfield 64 — Staunton .55 Pittsfield 38 — Quincy 48 JACKSONVILLE INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Pittsfield 29 East St. Louis. . . 34 Pittsfield REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 63 — Pleasant Hill . . . 30 Pittsfield . . .33 Pittsfield 45 — Winchester .30 Pittsfield SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT 51 — Quincy . . . .52 80 ROBERT NIEBUR (Junior) When fast dribbling and accurate passing is needed just give Mouse the ball. His fast breaks never failed to lose his guard. ROBERT SIDWELL (Junior) Bob can feed the ball to the post man with accuracy. He has a very definite shot from the corners. ROBERT VOSHALL (Junior) Booze ' a boy who filled the post efficiently. The opposition hod a hard time sticking to him. One never knew which way he would pivot next. ROBERT DELL (Junior) Bob was very accurate at the free throw line. He made his long shots when points were needed. BRUCE PEEBLES (Senior) Bruce has the fight that it takes to get the rebounds under the basket. He will be missed next year. JIM DENISON (Senior) Jim was a good ball handler, his shots were high, zipped through the net. He will be missed. DON AT OR (Senior) Don is a very good defensive player. When the heat is on he comes through very nicely, as a reserve post. RICHARD ZIMMERMAN (Sophomore) Zim played a great center on this year’s five. His shots and rebounding brought home many victories. 81 83 The cheerleaders, tumblers, and twirlers, gave us ample entertainment during the halves and between games at the tournament. Much time was spent by Miss Hassler and the gym girls in order to put on this show for us. Thanks a lot, girls. 1. Get that tip off, boys. 2. Voshall makes another spectacular basket. 3 All that goes up, must come down! 4. Get that rebound. Bob! 5. Flyin' high! 6. Sink it. Rich. 7. Jump ball. 85 SNAPS OF THE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT PITTSFIELD, MARCH 2-5 Kneeling: C. Springer, R. Smith (mascot), C. Dickerson, R. Miller; First Row: D. Robinson, B. Robinson, B. Kattelman, B. Dell, D. Henry, E. Lacy, J. Denison. D. Ator, C. Wyatt, C. Richards, B. Voshall, B. Peebles, R. Henry, D. Schafer, L. Lewis, H. Luster; Second Row: Coach Smith, D. McCart-ney, O. Chaplin, I. Vertrees, S. Peebles, B. Hayden, J. Collver, R. Zimmerman, D. Beard, V. Johnson, G. Rhodes, B. Sidwell, B. Niebur, A. Chaplin, D. Nighbert, C. Ferguson, Asst. Coach Lowe; Third Row: B. Ghrist, J. Garner, R. Ruble, F. Emery, B. Bybee, C. Butler, J. Ellis, A. Cooper, B. Harpole, B. Parks, E. Pennock, J. Loyd, L. Hirsheimer, J. Zumwalt, C. Benson, J. Lynch, E. Austin, B. Seybold, R. Harshman, J. Petty, D. Ransom. The 1947 Saukee football season will be long remembered for its good record as a hard fighting team, although it lost one game and the Conference to Roodhouse. The Indians ran up a score that will long be remembered as one of the highest scoring teams in the state, with a total of 198, 18 being scored by the opponents. The school is proud, and rightly so, for this year's football team and Coach too. The merchants of Pittsfield are to be highly praised for their loyal support and cooperation with the school at Homecoming. COACH SMITH should receive a great share of the credit for bringing to Pittsfield a winning football team. In four years of Conference play under Coach Smith the Saukees have won twenty-seven games, lost two, and tied one —quite a record in itself. Pittsfield 0 Pittsfield 0 Pittsfield 54 — Greenfield 0 Pittsfield 39 — Pleasant Hill 0 Pittsfield 14 — Jersey ville 6 Pittsfield 33 — Carrollton 6 Pittsfield 0 — Roodhouse 6 Pittsfield 19 — Winchester 0 87 Bob Robinson (Senior): Bob mode the Illinois Valley Second Team as half back. He was a good broken field runner. He gained lots of yardage and scored on long runs. Don Robinson (Senior): A fullback, received honorable mention on the Illinois Valley All-Star Team. Don's weight will be missed next year. Larry Lewis (Senior): Larry had some tough luck this year, he seemed to be a hard luck guy at getting hurt in practice. When he did get in there he did his share of playing. Charles Wyatt (Senior): Duck a guard received honorable mention on the Illinois Valley All-Star Team. Duck liked it rough. Dale Schafer (Senior): Dale got cleated in practice and could not play very much. Dale played end very impressively, he also played guard. Clarence Richards (Senior): One of our Co-Captains, who received a berth on the first team as tackle, an Illinois Valley All-Star. Bruce Peebles (Senior): Lover made the mistake of getting married. Bruce, our other Captain, made many a long run to raise the score. He placed on the second team of the Illinois Valley All-Stars. FOOTBALL 88 FOOTBALL Howard Luster (Senior): Tubby was a very hard boy to move. When the regulars needed rest Howard could take over nicely. James Denison (Senior): Jim played in the back field and could throw a ball farther than any one on the team. Richard Henry (Senior): Penny a real fighter and stalwart tackle, the rougher the better, never gives up. He will be missed next year. « Richard Zimmerman (Sophomore): The long lanky end. He would yell himself hoarse talking it up. Zim made many beautiful tackles. He received honorable mention on the Illinois Valley Team. Donald Ator (Senior): A quarterback whose passing was the most promising feature of the Saukee's on offensive play. Don received honorable mention for the All-Stars. Stuart Peebles (Sophomore): A reserve center who could get the ball to the Quarterback in a split second. He should improve very much next year. Carl Springer and Charles Dickerson turned in another efficient job this year as managers of our football team. They again supplied the players readily with their football gear and kept down the loss of athletic equipment. These two boys deserve special commendation for their three years of good work in the managers’ capacity. 89 90 Robert Dell (Junior): A good center who was outstanding as a linebacker and a good blocker on offense. Bob made the second team in the conference. Robert Kattelman (Junior): Bob received half-back on the first team in the Illinois Valley conference. Bob’s well trained toe again and again counted a conversion. He received his letter his freshman year. Robert Neibur (Junior): A small but very efficient quarterback. Mouse should really find himself next year. Robert Voshall (Junior): Bob played end, a position that seems to be made just for him. He got his share of the passes and scores. He received honorable mention in the conference. Robert Sidwell (Junior): Bob played quarterback and can call his plays. He should develop into a very good ball handler next year. Robert Hayden (Junior): Played his best and would always be depended on to do his part. r«i Vernon Johnson (Junior): JoJo, a very hard boy to get by. If he ever perfects his neck tie tackle, watch out. JoJo really found himself this year. Also he was the guard on the second team in the conference ratings. Owen Chaplin (Junior): Owen broke his ankle in the latter part of the season. He is one of the fast backs that should be in there next year. Donald Beard (Sophomore): Don plays a clean game. He can tackle low and is tall to catch passes. He should improve much next year. Gene Rhodes (Junior): Likes it rough and is not afraid of the big boys. A guard who can get his man. He should go next year. Don Henry (Junior): Don received honorable mention as a conference tackle. He is always through the opponent's line. He should play some bang up ball next year. James Collver (Junior): Tip came through in the Roodhouse game. When his back was against the wall. His kicking helped us in being a great team this year. John Vertrees (Junior): An end who should go places next year. Butch looks as if he sleeps all the time, but when he is in there playing he is wide awake. Elza Lacy (Senior): Elza played end. He wasn't very noisy and could always be depended upon when needed. FOOTBALL 91 Let’s All Give 15 for the Coach The coach gives one of his famous pep talks at assembly which causes the team to be lit up 92 These girls help lead our team to victory You Can’t Take It With You” BY BETTY CONRAD I, Mary Dell Adams, do will and bequeath my sad eyes” to Joan lashmett. I, Dean Adams, do will and bequeath my pranks in 8th hour study hall to Scott Payne. I, Donald Ator, do will and bequeath my free throw technique to Richard Zimmerman. I, Elizabeth Baehr, do will and bequeath my balanced equilibrium to Genevieve Whitlock. I, Bill Browning, do will and bequeath my height to Donald Beard. I, Evelyn Benson, do will and bequeath my love of collecting Ransoms to no one at all. I, Catherine Bollman, do will and bequeath my way to talk in monologue to Ann Anderson. I, Carolyn Butler, do will and bequeath my love for College Boys to Marilyn King. I, Bette Conrad, do will and bequeath my art of Apple polishing to no one at all. I still need it. I, Duane Cox, do will and bequeath my romantic manner to John Nighbert. I, Betty Cooley, do will and bequeath my love for American History to Norma Bartlett. I, James Denison, do will and bequeath my acting ability to Wormon McKenna. I, Laura Faye Donohoo, do will and bequeath my passion for the drums to Schar. I, Paul Durham, do will and bequeath my Imitation Abilities to the Marx Brothers. I, Betty Ann Ducey, do will and bequeath my sunny smile to Bernice McGlasson. I, Charlotte Dustin, do will and bequeath my chair at Bob's to Helen Griffith. I, Dolores Elliott, do will and bequeath my nickname Chris back to its rightful owner. I, George Ervin, do will and bequeath my nickname Dutch to Gene Rhodes. I, Vera Gerard, do will and bequeath my quiet ways” to Roberta Sparks. I, Howard Griffith, do will and bequeath my interest in Roberta Peer to no one at all. I, Wayne Hammitt, do will and bequeath my being able to clean bowling alleys in such short time to Frank Lombard and Ronnie Ruble. I, Harold Harshman, do will and bequeath my grades to Arthur Fenton. I, Marcella Hayden, do will and bequeath my pep and energy to Marilyn Kiser. I, Richard Henry, do will and bequeath my ability to play football to Bob Dell. I, Mildred Hillman, do will and bequeath my job as a waitress to Sue Runkle. I, Marilyn Kaylor, do will and bequeath my talk to anyone who wants it. I, Joyce Kinser, do will and bequeath my voice to Liz Scott. I, Maridee Knipmeyer, do will and bequeath my hair to Louella Dixon. I, Wilbert Knipmeyer, do will and bequeath my Wolfish Ways to Peach Forman. I, Elza Lacy, do will and bequeath my good grades to Maynard Nighbert. I, Larry Lewis, do will and bequeath my good looks to no one at all. I, Howard Luster, do will and bequeath my knowledge of Chemistry to Vernon Lord. I, Erma Main, do will and bequeath my knowing how to drive to Donna Griffeth. I, Katherine McConnell, do will and bequeath my winning ways to Margie Belle Losch. I, Jackie McIntyre, do will and bequeath my love of dancing to Harold D. Logan. I, Betty Mitchell, do will and bequeath my presence at every band practice to Phyllis Johnson. I, Dorothy Moore, do will and bequeath the sole use of the name Moore to Bill, Bob, and Bus. I, Bruce Peebles, do will and bequeath my pleasing way of changing people's names to Bill Browning. I, Bob Peck, do will and bequeath to Mr. Foster some quiet and peaceful days from now on. I, Roberta Peer, do will and bequeath my ability to argue to anyone who wants it. I, Velma Reel, do will and bequeath my shyness to Marilyn McKinney. I, Clarence Richards, do will and bequeath my middle name to anyone who wants it. I, Don Robinson, do will and bequeath my charming ways of getting along with teachers to Richard Miller. I, Bob Robinson, do will and bequeath my musical abilities to Mr. Brunberg. I, Doris Ruble, do will and bequeath my height to Shirley Walk. I, Dale Schafer, do will and bequeath my secret passion for American History to Worman McKenna. I, Frank Schnepf, do will and bequeath my salesmanship ability to Eddie Owens. I, Bonna June Smith, do will and bequeath my blond hair to Alice Jackson. • I, Clemma Spark;, do will and bequeath my humorous personality to Eddir ustin. I, Corl Springer, do will and bequeath my way of sneaking around the furnace room to JO-JO. I, Rosemary Stark, do will and bequeath my ways of cheerleading to Tracy Neese. I, Barb Sutter, do will and bequeath my being able to win First Prize at a horse show to Barbara Kerr. I, Leonard Tague, do will and bequeath my Buick Convertible to Calvin Jobe. I, Paul Taylor, do will and bequeath my pleasant way of mooning to Jackie Dimmitt. I, Ann Walston, do will and bequeath my job as a telephone operator to Arlene Ferris. I, Hilda Williams, do will and bequeath my lady-like laugh to Inez Sutton. I, Clarence Winner, do will and bequeath my slenderness, tenderness, and tallness to Ann Williams. I, Charles Wyatt, do will and bequeath my fast walk to John Vertrees. I, Marilyn Yaeger, do will and bequeath my office as president of the Senior Class to anyone deserving of this honor. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY BY ERMA MAIN Seniors! Seniors at last! We are finally ready to pass through the doors of old P.C.H.S. Never again to return as students. But, before we venture beyond these portals, let us turn the Mirror backwards upon our four years of high school life. In the year of 1945, 82 students young and inexperienced, and somewhat frightened, set sail upon their high school career. Even though fear lurked in their eyes there was determination there too. What will four years bring to these young leaders of tomorrow???? It was not long till these Freshmen acquired acquaintances and gained confidence in themselves. There was work to be done, not only in classrooms but in extra curricular activities. The supervisor of this notable class was Miss Gwendolyn Lee. For Officers the class chose Ronald Shake, President; Donald Robinson, Vice President; Betty Ann Ducey, Secretary; Dale Schafer, Treasurer. Then came the initiation of the entire Freshman group. Above all the embarrassment and silly pranks the upper classmen played on us, we all enjoyed the predicament in which we found ourselves. Our Freshman year ended uneventfully and we looked forward to our Sophomore year. My, how advanced and grown-up we felt! And we showed our authority by rubbing it in” over the Freshmen. This year our class adviser was Miss Galloway. Our President, Elza Lacy; Vice President, Marilyn Yaeger; and Secretary-Treasurer Maridee Knip- meyer. The Sophomore year passed quickly with a hay ride and a dance now and then to enliven our spirits. The Junior year brought many enjoyable times. Of course now we were upper classmen. We had the first Annual Homecoming to be held in Pittsfield Community High School. It was a great success and we planned to continue them for the following years. We might add, Louis Bransteader furnished the music for dancing. A nice program was also appreciated. November 15, we presented Campus Quarantine under the direction of Miss Betty Kriegshauser. Miss McGuire as class sponsor broke all records, as the sale of tickets netted to $247.00. The money was used to finance the Junior and Senior banquet, which was held May 2. The setting of the banquet was a Spanish Garden. Senors and Senoritas were placed around the garden, and by making it more impressive the program was Spanish also. Carl Landrum's orchestra furnished excellent music, for the dancing, which followed the banquet. Class Officers that year were President, Elza Lacy; Vice President, Marcella Hayden; Secretary, Betty Ann Ducey; Treasurer, Richard Henry. The days are flying by and soon we will be saying Cheerio! I know we will miss you all and the good times we have had. The best of luck to those we leave behind, and hope that you make your high school days as memorable as we have made ours. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY BY SAD SACK FLASH!! Having just arrived from my trips over the universe, I have heard some interesting gossip concerning the vocations and occupations, failures and fortunes of the 1948 graduating class. While in the Aleutian Islands I saw Dean Adams and Charles Wyatt who have just discovered gold in their wives' wedding rings. While flying home on the Peer Hayden Transcontinental Airline with Bonna June Smith and Ann Walston as stewardesses, I found myself sitting across from Harold Harshman, President of the Illinois Agriculture Association, returning from his annual vacation. Harold had many interesting things to relate, and I quote: In the city where I live, George Ervin and Howard Luster have their own laboratory where they have just invented a bubble opaque enough to suit dancer Cathy Boll-man and transparent enough to suit spectators. These shows are greatly enjoyed by Bunny Richards, Howard Griffith and Carl Springer who are co-managers of the Key-Hole Burlesque Show.” Don and Bob Robinson, professional boxers, attend whenever possible. I often go myself. Leonard Tague is now directing the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, with Laura Faye Donohoo as a soloist, while Carolyn Bennett has invented a flute that takes pictures as it plays. This is about all I can tell you except that Donald Ator is head foreman of the Penstone Orchards. Unquote. When I arrived in California I went to Hollywood where Carolyn Butler is leading lady in Wimpy's Other Widow and Larry Lewis is starring in Larry’s Other Love. Duane Cox has taken Van Johnson's place while Bette Conrad is private life guard for Esther Williams. Here, Betty Ann Ducey and Vera Gerard are Power’s Models. I started back to my old home town taking a detour along the Canadian border. Looking out of the train window I saw an old schoolmate of mine, Elizabeth Baehr, being chased by a grizzly. I hope things turned out well. Finally I arrived home in Pittsfield. Being hungry, I stopped at Barbara Sutter’s Chesterfield Cafe where Mildred Hillman, Clemma Sparks, and Dorothy Moore are waitresses. After eating, I started walking when I heard a familiar whistle; turning I saw Wayne Hammitt in one of his trailer trucks. He gave me a lift out to the hospital to see Rosemary Stark, who is suffering from a broken neck received while riding bareback for Ringling Brother’s Circus. Marilyn Kaylor is superintendent of nurses. Dee Elliott, Joyce Kinser, Doris Ruble, Jackie McIntyre, Velma Reel, and Clarice Winner compose the staff of nurses. Marilyn told me that Mary Dell Adams had invented a new catch for a super-duper safety pin; but the most important change of their equipment was an automatic diaper changer invented by Evelyn Benson after nine years' first hand experience. She also said that Jeanne Cooley Davis had just left the hospital with LeRoy, Jr. After leaving the hospital I met Mrs. Leo Dunham, the former Hilda Williams, who told me that her dear friend Marilyn Yaeger had just published her book entitled My Lost Lover, recently banned in Boston. She said that Erma Main was singing with the Metropolitan Opera. Betty Mitchell is chief typist at the Pittsfield Sewage Department. I then went to the Super Market where I found Bob Peck, Dale Schafer, and Frank Schnepf as salesmen. They too, told me some information concerning their former classmates. Jim Denison is coaching Basketball at U. of I. and Richard Henry had realized his life desire to be football coach of Notre Dame University. They said that Bill Browning, special agent of the F.B.I., was still on the trail of crafty Paul Durham for embezzlement of the Last National Bank. His banking career was started when he was treasurer of the Senior Class at P.C.H.S. in ’48. They also informed me that Elza Lacy is President of the U.S. Engineering Corporation, and Wilbert Knipmeyer has invented a cure for indigestion caused by eating pretzels and beer. Bruce Peebles, second to Tommy Mans-ville, has started for his yearly trip to Reno. Charlotte Dustin a.ia Katie McConnell are buyers for Marshall Fields. Paul Taylor still holds his ten year record for Champion Hog Caller. The lives of our former classmates have not been bad except for the case of Maridee Knipmeyer, who died of a broken heart from shock received when her favorite comic-strip character. Fearless Fos-Dick, finally rounded up all the Chippendale chairs. I do not have time to write more now as my taxi is waiting. So good-bye for now. Senior Class Songs Too soon, now that we're leaving you, So soon, we're sorry now we're through, We've had such fun together— The time has hurried by— Days of work and study— Playing too, knowing you. We’re glad to leave our task well done. Yet sad to leave the friend’s we've won. We're sorry to be leaving — But we shall keep believing — We'll see you all again . . . Real Soon. We'll soon be leaving you. And that we hate to do. We'll shed a tear or two Because we're feeling blue. A paper tied in blue, An autograph or two; We'll ne'er forget the days that We have spent with you. A few more days with you. And then we'll bid adieu, Although you do your best To give us consolation. We count the days apart Until we'll have to part We find our hearts are broke Because we’re leaving you. EDITOR’S LAST WORD BARBARA ANN SUTTER Again the last of May has rolled around, and although this means the Junior-Senior banquet, and final exams staring us in the face, it also means the time has come for us to place the annual in your hands. To do this has meant nearly a full year of hard labor on the part of some fifteen members of your staff, not including the printers, engravers, and photographers. It has taken a large number of persons a long time to plan and assemble this book, which by this time you have already scanned. First of all I want to thank the score of students who so graciously gave me their help in making this a book of your memories; the Art-editors for the wonderful art work; and the Business staff who handled the business end to perfection; also thanks to the many business men whose ads helped to finance this years Saukee.” Much praise should also go to Miss Dell, who so unselfishly gave of her time at school and at home to make this book a success. Thanks too, to Mrs. Wheeler for her assistance. That is all—However, I feel that the experience we gained in working together on the staff more than offsets the time and labor required in completing this book. Here’s hoping you like it. CAROLYN BENNETT— Smile . . . hold still now, perfect!!!” Those are some of the many words Carolyn Bennett says during picture taking time. All joking aside Carolyn, we wish to express our sincere thanks to you for your help. Your untiring efforts have helped to make this Annual more interesting to each and everyone of us. Thanks again. 97 JOHNNY’S CAFE JOHN L. GIARDINO, PROP. PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS FINE FOODS • STEAKS AND CHOPS 98 ITALIAN SPAGHETTI MEAT BALLS GOOD LUCK TO THE GRADUATES Compliments of BONNETT GROCERY CHARLES MILLER Compliments of MODERN BEAUTY SHOP PHOTOGRAPHER EAST SIDE □ PITTSFIELD, ILL. Compliments of Glenn Service GOODYEAR TIRES AND ACCESSORIES SEALTEST ICE CREAM PHONE 47 RUSSELL BAGBY 99 BEST WISHES PIKE COUNTY DEMOCRAT TIMES Greife’s Food Center HOME OF MONARCH FINER FOODS SINCE 1915 PONTIAC • BUICK • GMC FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES Zimmerman Bros. EAST SIDE □ PITTSFIELD, ILL. SEPTEMBER 1. First taste of school. Complete registration of students. 2. School life has begun. 3. So has football season. Jacksonville 0, Pittsfield 19. 12. Football game at Louisiana. Pittsfield 20, Louisiana 0. 26. Another rousing victory. Pittsfield 54, Greenfield 0. Schimmel Schimmel ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS Pike County Cheese Co. A GOOD PLACE TO MARKET YOUR WHOLE MILK PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS 100 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 THE PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN DODGE AND PLYMOUTH Kern and Benson SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 1 32 PITTSFIELD, ILL. IN PIKE COUNTY NEARLY EVERYONE READS THE REPUBLICAN COMPLIMENTS OF Nu-Way Cleaners EARL AND BEE McKENNA SOUTH SIDE □ 101 SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES BRANT’S Book and Gift Shop PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Compliments of DAVID C. WILLIAMS States Attorney Compliments of SHAW'S HARDWARE APPLIANCE Pittsfield, Illinois Western Auto Assoc. Store MERLE G. LEE, Owner PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 3. We are getting in a rut. Pleasant Hill 0, Pittsfield 39. 10. School life has begun. 17. Saukees beat Carrolton, 33-6. 24. Sad Day! Homecoming Parade was rained out. Our revenge was taken out on White Hall that night, 49-0. 31. The Saukees fans traveled to Roodhouse only to be defeated in the rain, 6-0. PIKE CAFE 203 North Madison Phone 223 BEST WISHES ELIZABETH MAYO HOOVER Benson Standard Service E. W. Pete” BENSON PHONE 12 PITTSFIELD, ILL. 102 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PITTSFIELD Your Business is Appreciated MONEY TO LEND 103 The Niebur Shoe Store, Inc. SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY Best Wishes to the Class of '48 BIDDLE DAIRY GOOD SHOES SINCE 1878 PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Compliments of BEST WISHES FROM Weaver Jenkins ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW RUBLE’S GROCERY PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS SCRANTONS . . • Where Lad Meets Dad 104 CLARK THEATER PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Motion Pictures Are Your Best and Cheapest Entertainment . . . Attend Regularly! ENJOY A GOOD MOVIE TO-NIGHT! Congratulations Seniors of 1948 HESLEY BARBER SHOP Since 1879 Compliments of SANDERSON THRASHER GARAGE 306 W. Washington Pittsfield, III. J E CAFE PLATE LUNCH SANDWICHES SERVED Phone 235-M Pittsfield, Illinois 105 COMPLIMENTS OF Alexander Lumber Co. Modern Rooms Courteous Service Hotel Parkway Bess and Cecil Ruyle, Owners PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER Phone 15 Pittsfield, Illinois Congratulations to Class of 1948 PHILCO Famous for Quality the World Over Complete Line of Philco Appliances Guaranteed Service on All Makes Phone 350-R YAEGER RADIO SERVICE COMPLIMENTS OF LEWIS MOTOR COMPANY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FORD CARS AND TRUCKS FORDSON TRACTORS NOVEMBER 7. The last game of the year. Pittsfield 19, Winchester 0. 10. The football boys ate sparingly tonight, for it was the Football BanqueJ. 1 4. The Junior Class broke all records with their play this year. 21. Grades again! Ugh! 28 Our first Basketball game of the year. Roodhouse 39, Pittsfield 38. 106 FARM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES DELL’S GARAGE PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS 1. Clarence Richards...................Clarice Winners 2. Vera Gerard........................Clarence Richards 3. Dee Elliott...........................Bruce Peebles 4. Betty Cooley...........Laura Fay Donohoo 5. Duane Cox.......................Elza Lacy 6. Barbara Sutter.......................Betty Cooley 7. Don Ator Carl Springer 8. Carolyn Bennett Elizabeth Baehr 9. Velma Reel...........................Betty Conrad 10. Bonna June Smith . . . Doris Ruble 1 1. Betty Ann Ducey....... Velma Reel 12. Billy Browning Don Ator 1 3. Joyce Kinser................Rosemary Stark 1 4. Bruce Peebles.........................Paul Durham 15. Hilda Williams......................Marilyn Yaeger 16. Marcella Hayden. Hilda Williams 17. Roberta Peer. Ann Walston 1 8. Paul Taylor.....................Dean Adams 107 DECEMBER 2. Our second game and our second defeat. Pittsfield 36, Beardstown 44. 5. We won! Rah for our side! Pittsfield 36, Woodriver 31. 12. We traveled to Jacksonville. Victory! We 48, They 33. 13. We were hosts and victors of Hannibal team. Saukees 44, Hannibal 28. 19. When old rivals meet—Beardstown 47, Pittsfield 44. 23. No more school until next year! Joy! 29. Our first and last game at the Jacksonville Tournament. East St. Louis 34, Pittsfield 29. Where Good Friends Meet” PITTSFIELD BOWL BOWLING — POOL — BILLIARDS 125 E. Washington Phone 40 Albert E. McGinnis, Prop. COMPLIMENTS OF EDDY FUNERAL HOME PHONE 38 Gamble’s ' The Friendly Store HOUSEWARES AUTO SUPPLIES FARM TOOLS RHODES VANDER STOEP 108 Best Wishes CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS OF 1948 HOB NOB CAFE Stroheker’s DX Compliments of Service Station BROWN S GROCERY PHONE 97 Congratulations Seniors! BARBER BROTHERS INSURANCE Pittsfield is depending on you to carry on the High Community Spirit in our City and Community PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS PITTSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Compliments of PITTSFIELD FLOWER SHOP Compliments of BROWN SHOE FACTORY Pittsfield, Illinois Say it with Flowers Buy Pedwin and Roblee Shoes at Nicks in Pittsfield 109 LUMBER COAL BUILDING MATERIALS Pike County Coal and Lumber Co. Pittsfield, Illinois Compliments of BILL S RADIO SERVICE Wm. R. Forgy Phone 200 Compliments of EDWIN JOHNSON CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1948 CHAS. A. HOOPER SON INSURANCE PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS A Good Place to Insure” Phone 323 Cannon’s Ice Cream Bar Compliments of ROBERTS Mobilgas Service Station See us for Bulk Ice Cream for Parties and Picnics Charles Seybold, Prop. Where The Kids Go” DOC’S” C. W. Aldrich, R.Ph.G. JANUARY 5. Back to school again! More fun, more Basketball. 9. Notre Dame at Pittsfield. Saukees 40, Raiders 30. 10. Gillespie falls before Pittsfield, 56-43. 16. Pittsfield Saukee Indians beat Staunton, 64-55. 16. Semester exams! Ugh! 23. Pittsfield travels to Quincy. Result, 42 to 40, favor Quincy Blue Devils. 24. Again we take to the road. This time to Hannibal. Same results. Hannibal 42, Pittsfield 40. 27. Barry came to Pittsfield and we finally broke our bad luck streak. Barry 27, Pittsfield 75. 30. Now we go to Griggsville. Result, Pittsfield 45, Griggsville 33. 110 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1948 Pittsfield Community High School FARMER STATE BANK PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS RESOURCES OVER $6,000,000.00 1 1 1 MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Compliments of 65 Years of Service” MIKE'S SMOKE SHOP Compliments of HARPS 5-IO-25c STORE Kientzle Shoe Store PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Phone 416-M FEBRUARY 6. No school. Beloved teachers' meeting. Joy! 6. Saukees defeat New Canton, 50 to 38. 10. Jacksonville gets trampled by Saukees, 52 to 37. 1 2. Abraham! School dismissed. 1 3. Being a superstitious person, I knew something would happen. Bad weather and our game at Notre Dame was canceled. 16. Notre Dame turned the tables on us and beat us 49 to 42. 17. With five seconds to play Rich saves the day. Griggsville has 37, Pittsfield has 38. 20. Another game, this time with Carrolton. Result, Pittsfield 50, Carrolton 39. 27. Now Quincy beats us by 10 points. COMPLIMENTS OF When in Pittsfield Visit Dainty Dress Shop See Our CAROL KINGS AND PEPSI-C0LA BOTTLING CO. TRUDY HALLS GEORGE FIBLER, Agent BEST WISHES gluten FINE UNIFORM GRANULATION CAKE FLOUR M. D. King Milling Company Manufacturers of GOLDEN ROD FLOUR ' CRYSTAL GEM CAKE MASTER KING AND GOLDEN ROD FEED 113 MARCH 2. We played the first game of the tournament here, beating Pleasant Hill 63 to 30. 4. In our second game we defeated New Canton by 7 points. 5. The finals of the tournament show Pittsfield Saukees defeating Winchester 45 to 35. 1 1. Pittsfield meets Quincy at Jacksonville Sectional Tournament. We were robbed, Pittsfield 51, Quincy 52. 25. School closes for Easter Holiday. DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY Best Wishes to Class 1948 F. A. Main, Jeweler Donald Giger BOOKKEEPING SERVICE PHONE 70 PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS ILLUSTRATE YOUR PRINTING MAHER WITH CUTS MADE BY CLAUSEN Photo Engraving Co. PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS FURNITURE PLUMBING G W Furniture Appliance Store PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS APPLIANCES HEATING Compliments of TOTSCH TIRE STATION BEST WISHES PITTSFIELD MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION 114 Compliments of LOYD’S HARDWARE Phone 260 SUNSHINE STORE, Inc., PITTSFIELD, ILL. Wayne Feeds—Baby Chicks Poultry Supplies —FARM Equipment GOOD LUCK, CLASS OF 1948 SPANBENBERG MARKET 122 W. FAYETTE PHONE 75 PHONE 30 Nation Wide Grocery and Meats Topmost—Red Robe—Manhattan Brands COMPLIMENTS OF Austin Meat Market PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS 115 COMPLIMENTS OF THE FAMILY STORE i APRIL 23 and 24. The Senior Class Play is scheduled for today. 30. The Basketball Banquet is held for our team. 30. All school party scheduled with an orchestra. FAMOUS FOR FINE FOODS” CARDINAL INN Ivan L. Curley, Buelah Graham, Pr jps. 116 Compliments of PIKE CO. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Compliments of M. and D. MEAT MARKET Pike County’s Largest Super Market SUPER FOOD MARKET HIGHWAY 36 and 54, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS ; 24-HOUR HEAVY DUTY I WRECKER SERVICE • • OF FINS0N ADAMS • • • I GENERAL REPAIRING • SPEITH • • W. Washington Pittsfield • • • t t f t TTTTTTtTTTTTTTTTTtTTTTTTttt STUDIO • • • COMPLIMENTS OF • PORTRAITS Brown Dimmitt • • • GROCERY SERVICE STATION • COMMERCIAL • • Pittsfield, Illinois Phone 435-R 117 28. MAY Junior and Senior Class Banquet. Baccalaureate Service. and 25. Our Final exams come around for those unlucky Seniors who have to take them. Registration of underclassmen for 1948-49. Senior Class Picnic. High School Commencement Exercises. WITH BEST WISHES HOME FURNISHERS, INC. 115 West Washington Street • Pittsfield, Illinois • Phone 21 PIKE COUNTY’S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE” Compliments of Best Wishes CHANEN AUTO SUPPLY COMRADES INN Good Luck, Class of 1948 Compliments of BOB'S LUNCH CAB CAFE COMPLIMENTS OF LANDESS-WILLIAMS Your International Harvester Dealer INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Phone 91 PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS OUR JOLLY JANITORS AT WORK COMPLIMENTS OF R. C. GRAY DEALER IN CHEVROLET CARS AND TRUCKS Congratulations Class of 1948 PITTSFIELD SHIPPER’S REPAIR AND WRECKER SERVICE Phone 90 R. A. KELLY OWNER Pittsfield, Illinois A COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICE JOST KIEFER PRINTING COMPANY QUINCY, ILLINOIS We editors may dig and toil. Till our finger tips are sore. But, some poor fish is sure to say, I’ve heard that joke before. Little banana peels Lying on the walks, Make the naughty adjectives Mix in people’s talk. Nurse: You want to see the young man who was injured in the motor accident? Miss Benson: Yes, I thought it would be only fair to give him the kiss he was trying for. A city and a chorus girl Are much alike, 'tis true; A city's built with outskirts, A chorus girl is too. Erma: Oh, I don't like those proofs. I'm going to have them taken over. Hilda: Why, they look just like you. Erma: Yes, that’s what's the matter with them. Mrs. Wheeler: Please translate Caesar sic dicat on de curan egesse lictum. Rich Zimmerman: Caesar sicked the cat on the cur and I guess he licked him. Mr. Brunberg: Now, boys, all together, sing, do-me-so-do” Boys in Glee Club: Lend me some dough. Paul Durham: You know more than I do. Betty Ann: Sure! Paul Durham: You know me and I know you. Miss Blaeuer: The census embraces eighteen million women. B. Voshall: Gee! I wish I were a census. DEDICATED TO MISS DELL History is easy, English comes swell, Algebra is the limit, But Geometry's— Just difficult! Bob Niebur: I'm going to sue Miss McGuire for libel. Bob Sidwell: What for? Bob Niebur: She wrote on my English theme, You have bad relatives and antecedents. DEDICATED TO MR. FESLER Oh, chemist, please investigate And drop me just a line; I’d like to know what carbonate; And where did iodine? 1 23 7 —