Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1949 volume:

THE SAUKEE VOLUME ELEVEN 1949 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Barbara Kerr, Editor-in-Chief David McClintock, Associate Editor OUR PURPOSE To keep alive the memories of our pleasant years in P.C.H.S., we present to you who have yet to graduate a pictorial review of this school year. May our design of life serve as an inspiration. Trusting that everyone will overlook all weak- nesses of this yearbook, and think of days at P.C.H.S. as one grand time, we, the Senior Class of ’49, present The Saukee.” 2 If you heard of someone at P.C.H.5. being on the warpath it was probably Beverly Lee. But joking aside, Beverly has added a great deal to our football games by doing the Saukee war-dance. You did a good job, Beverly. Thanks! No! That's not a real Indian, that’s Rozella Winter. But Rosie did look like an Indian when she rode horseback in the Homecoming Parade. Thanks, Minnie Ha! Ha! History of The Saukees The term Saukee is derived from the native Indian name, Sauk, borne by a tribe of Indians who still tarried in considerable numbers along some of Pike County’s streams when the first white settlers came. Black Hawk, a noted Sauk chief, often visited his tribesmen who were encamped along the Sny after the settlement of Atlas, first village in the county. The Sauk and Foxes sometimes held their war dances on the Sny when expeditions halted there, enroute to battle with enemy tribes to the south. The Sauk, except for some petty thieving, were seldom troublesome in the early days of the county. Later, in 1832, Black Hawk led his people in the Black Hawk War. (This article was taken from 1939 Saukee.) 3 DEDICATION TO YOU, MR. FESLER, WHOSE CHARACTER AND DAILY EXAMPLE HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO OUR LIVES, WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’49, DO SINCERELY DEDICATE THIS ELEVENTH VOLUME OF THE SAUKEE.” 5 A WORM S-EYE VIEW OF DEAR OLD P.C.H.S, ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief BARBARA KERR Associate Editor DAVID McCLINTOCK Business Manager BOB NIEBUR Senior Editor MARJEAN SEYBOLD Activity Editors BOB HAYDEN GENE RHODES Art Editors BOB DELL JANICE LIEHR Music Editors MARY PENSTONE JOSEPHINE BARTON Athletic Editors JACKIE DIMMITT BOB SIDWELL Snapshot Editors ARLENE FARIS ALICE JACKSON Feature Editors DOLORES KELLY BOB VOSHALL Class Editors CAROLYN DEAN MARY WEINANT Typists ARLENE FARIS CAROLYN DEAN MARY PENSTONE Advisers MISS NELLIE DELL MRS. ALMA WHEELER 6 A S S E M B LY Wave the flag for dear old Pittsfield, Red and black our colors grand, Ever shall our team be victors. Known throughout the land. Rah! Rah! Rah! With our captain brave to lead us. Without a fear we ll stand; Wave the flag for dear old Pittsfield, For our heroes, every man. N| P R I N CI PA L He thinks the truth, speaks the truth, acts the truth, the principal of our school, A. E. Met-ternich. His untiring efforts in promoting the best in all school enterprises and his friendly interest in each student have made him well liked by all. BOARD OF EDUCATION Every organization grows and advances in proportion to the leaders who guide it. These men have done a remarkable job in solving the multitude of vexing problems that have arisen in the launching of Pittsfield Community Unit No. 10. Our sincere gratitude goes to each of you. Left to right: Wade Grimes, Edgar Richards, J. H. Voshall, Ronald Sidwell, Dean Sneeden, Virgil Parks, Arthur Browning, Clyde Halloway. 8 MARY BLAEUER, M.A. History Spanish Senior Class Adviser National Honor Society Sponsor Assistant Principal University of Illinois DAVID BRUNBERG, B.S. IN ED. Band Mixed Chorus Girls Glee Club Instrumental Music in East School Co-sponsor Camera Club Assistant Senior Adviser Northeast Missouri Teachers College, Kirksville, Missouri LORENA BUEKER, B.S. General Science Library Biology Club Sponsor Speech Contest Sponsor of Dramatics Warrensburg Teachers College University of California University of Missouri FAC U LTY ELLEN O. COURTNEY, B.S. NELLIE DELL, M.S. ELDEN FESLER, B.A. Homemaking Saukee Yearbook Adviser Physics F.H.A. Sponsor Mathematics Chemistry MacMurray College Western Illinois State Teachers College Driver Education Illinois Normal University Visual Education University of Illinois Commercial Arithmetic General Science Culver-Stockton College 9 CHARLES FISHER, B.S. HELEN RUTH GALLOWAY, B.S. GLADYS HARPOLE, B.E. Agriculture Farm Mechanics F.F.A. Sponsor Veteran Instructor Sophomore Class Assistant Adviser University of Illinois Commerce English Saukee-Scoops Adviser Jay-Bees Co-sponsor Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Sophomore English Girls Physical Education G.A.A. Sponsor Sophomore Class Adviser Citizenship Club Assistant Sponsor Western Illinois State Teachers College FACU LTY CARROL C. LOWE, A.B., M.A. MARY M. McGUIRE, m.s. ALLEN E. METTERNICH, A.B., M.S. Sociology World History Citizenship Assistant Coach Freshman Class Adviser McKendree College Peabody College English Junior Class Sponsor Freshmen Class Assistant Adviser Student Council Sponsor Cheer Leader Sponsor University of Illinois Principal Carthage College University of Wisconsin University of Illinois University of Iowa 10 GEORGE E. RULE GLEN SMITH, B.S ALMA WHEELER, B.S Co-ordinator of Distributive Education Instructor of Business Education Co-Sponsor of Jay-Bees Co-Sponsor Camera Club Junior Class Assistant Adviser Lincoln Junior College Assoc. B.A. Illinois Wesleyan University B.S. Illinois State Normal University National Co-operative School of Merchandising General Science Boys Physical Education Athletic Coach University of Missouri University of Illinois Public Speaking Senior English Latin Latin Club Sponsor Assistant Saukee Yearbook Adviser Western Illinois State Teachers College University of Missouri University of Chicago FAC U LTY GRACE IRICK High School Secretary University of Illinois Gem City Business College REBECCA SMITH Secretary to Principal Western Illinois State College BETTY WARREN Secretary to Supt. J. H. Voshall Gem City Business College fSsESILTn CDFiLH LDUZ H? ir m 'JS Bitieu 19 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS THE 49ER’S PRESIDENT-BOB SIDWEll VICE PRESIDENT—BOB HAYDEN SECRETARY—BOB VOSHALL TREASURER—BOB KATTELMAN Bn 5 OPHI STIC FITE D SfHWRS We've hod great fun in days gone by; Three cheers for the 49er's! And now we’re done and off we fly; Three cheers for the 49er’s! Some of us may to college go; And others, maybe not; Some of us mighty fine jobs will get; And others, not so hot. A few perhaps a million will make; Yet others, not a cent. None of us ever should be broke, But we may be badly bent. But, whatever may happen, don't hesitate, When you meet St. Peter at the Pearly Gate, Just say, Pete, old boy, I'm a 49er, And he'll let you in, ’cause there's no one finer. 14 GLENN DALE ADAMS Teochers just don't appreciate his talents Major: English, Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3 Citizenship Club 4 ANNE ANDERSON Make way for a lady Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Hall Monitor 3 Pep Club 3-4 Biology Club 2 Commercial Club 4 JOSEPHINE BARTON Genius of the keyboard Major: English, Science Minor: Foreign Language, Mathematics F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 4, Latin Club 3-4 Biology Club 2 National Honor Society 3-4 District Music Contest 3-4 Camera Club 4 WILLIAM BROWNING A man to remember Major: English, Science Band 1-2-3-4 F.F.A. 1 -2 Camera Club 4 SENIORS OWEN CHAPLIN If you want to know about women, just ask Chaplin, He knows. Major: English Science, Social Science Minor: Mathematics Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1 -2 Track 1-2-3-4 Citizenship Club 4 Spanish Club 1 JAMES COLLVER Better known as Shmao Major: English, Science Minor: Foreign Language, Social Science, Mathematics Football 1 -2-3-4 Basketball 1 -2-3-4 Track 3-4 Latin Club 2-3 HELEN CROWDER I guess you know Major: English Minor: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2 Commercial Club 3 Saukee Scoops 4 CAROLYN DEAN Mrs. Dean's little girl Major: English, Science Minor: Mathematics, Foreign Language G.A.A. 2-3-4 Librarian 3, President 3 Glee Club 2, Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 3-4, Commercial Club 3 Biology Club 2-3 National Honor Society 3-4, Secretary 4 15 ROBERT DELL The idle dreamer Major: English, Science Minor: Mathematics, Foreign Language Class Secretary 1, Vice-President 2, President 3 Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 2 Librarian 2, Dramatics Club 3-4 Junior Class Play, Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 1 -2, Band 1 Biology Club 2, Glee Club 2-3 Mixed Chorus 4 National Honor Siciety 3-4 Student Council 4, President 4 BARBARA DEXTER Short people often cast long shadows Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science Commercial Club 3-4 F.H.A. 4 CHARLES DICKERSON The Coach's little helper Major: Science, English Minor: Mathematics F.F.A. 2-3 Athletic Manager 1-2-3-4 Band 1 -2-3 Biology Club 2 Latin Club 1 Visual Aids 2-3-4 JACK DIMMITT He's just mad about girls Major: English, Science, Mathematics Minor: Foreign Language National Honor Society 3-4, Vice-President 4 Librarian 2, Latin Club 1 -2 Biology Club 2-3, Student Council 3 Junior Class Play Dramatics Club 3-4 Athletic Manager 4, Annual Staff 4 General Manager of Homecoming 3 SENIORS ANNETTE DOBER The life of the party Major: English, Social Science, Science Minor: Foreign Language G.A.A. 1-2-3 Junior Class Play Latin Club 1 -2 Pep Club 2-3 Biology Club 2 Saukee Scoops 3 Dramatic Club 2-3 ARLENE FARIS Fit for a king Major: English, Science Minor: Mathematics, Foreign Language, Social Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Librarian 2-3, Secretary 2 Glee Club 1-2, Twirler 2-3-4 District Music Contest 3-4 State Music Contest 3 Dramatics Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Annual Staff 4, Latin Club 1 -2 Pep Club 1 -2-3-4, Biology Club 2 National Honor Society 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 DONALD FOREMAN Every day is a holiday Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science Football 1 -2 D.E. Club 4 EDNA GARNER A little mouse Major: English Minor: Science, Social Science F. H.A. 1-2-3 G. A.A. 2-3-4 Pep Club 3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Biology Club 2 16 HARRY GLECKLER Usually quiet, but has a devilish gleam in his eye Major: English, Science, Social Science F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4, Secretary 3 Biology Club 2 Camera Club 4 Librarian 4 Band 1-2-3-4 GRETA GRAMMAR Gertie's a girl you should get to know Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science F.H.A. 4 Boylis High 1-2 Barry High 3 Pep Club 4 CHARLES GREENWOOD Has a great interest in under classmen Major: Science, Social Science, English Biology Club 2 Spanish Club 3 Camera Club 4 DONNA GRIFFETH Dynamite comes in small packages Major: English, Social Science Minor Science F. H.A. 1-2-3, Treasurer 2 G. A.A. 1 -2-3-4, Vice-Pres. 3-4 Dramatics Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Biology Club 2 Commercial Club 3-4 SENIORS HELEN GRIFFETH Here’s to the love that lies in a women's eyes, and lies and lies Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 Gl je Club 1-2 Commercial Club 3-4 D.E. Club 4 GEORGE HALPIN Our future pilot of P.H.S. Major: English, Science, Social Science Minor: Mathematics Spanish Club 3 Biology Club 2 Camera Club 4 Track 2 ROBERT HAYDEN Hayden has a beautiful voice, but oh, that tune Major: English, Mathematics, Science Minor: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 2-3-4 Junior Class Play Dramatics Club 3-4, Treasu-er 4 Annual Staff 4, Biology Club 2 National Honor Society 3-4, President 4 Saukee Scoops 2 Class Vice-President 4 Librarian 4 Student council 1-2-3, Treasurer 1, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3 DONALD HENRY Knight without armor Major: Science, Social Science, English Football 2-3-4 Librarian 4 Spanish Club 3 Basketball 1 -2-3 Dramatics Club 3-4, Secretary 4 Junior Class Play Biology Club 2 Student Council 4 Track 2 17 RICHARD HUBBARD Spends most of his time out at Dickerson's, and we bet that it isn't to see Charlie Major: English, Science Minor: Social Science, Mathematics Football 4, Track 1-2 Basketball 1 -2, Biology Club 2 F.F.A. 1-2-3 IRENE HULL The Nurse of tomorrow Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science, Foreign Language F. H.A. 2-3 G. A.A. 4 Spanish Club 3-4 Camera Club 4 ALICE JACKSON Maynard’s one and only Major: English, Social Science Minor: Foreign Language G.A.A. 2-3-4, President 4 Burlington High 1 Spanish Club 3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4, Latin Club 2 Pep Club 2-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4, Camera Club 4 Music Contest 4 CALVIN JOBE He lives for love Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science D.E. Club 4 SENIORS BRENNER JOHNSON A motorcycle fiend Major: English, Science, Social Science Band 1-2-3 PHYLLIS JOHNSON She isn't responsible for her brother Major: English Minor: Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Band 1 -2-3, Dramatics Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Commercial Club 4 Saukee Scoops 4 VERNON JOHNSON Terror of tiny town Major: English, Science Minor: Social Science Football 1-2-3-4 ROBERT KATTELMAN A howling success Major: English, Social Science Minor.- Science Class Treasurer 4 Student Council 1 Football 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 18 DOLORES KELLY Mother’s little (??) girl Major: English, Science G.A.A. 2-3, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2, Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Class Play, Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 2-4 Commercial Club 3-4 BARBARA KERR Rhythm of the saddle Major: English, Science, Social Science Minor: Mathematics, Foreign Language G.A.A. 2-3-4, Spanish Club 3-4 Band 2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Annual Staff 4, Editor-in-Chief Biology Club 2-3 Speech Contests 3-4 JACK KINGERY Quiet but likeable Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science MARILYN KISER Always in trouble (man trouble) Major: English, Social Science Minor: Foreign Language G.A.A. 2-3-4, Librarian 2-3 Hall Monitor 3, Glee Club 1 -2-3-4 Latin Club 1-2, Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Saukee Scoops 2-3-4 Student Council 1 SENIORS JOAN LASHMETT The longest way around is the sweetest way home Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science F. H.A. 1-2-3, Glee Club 1-2 Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Biology Club 2 Student Council 2 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 D.E. Club 4 MYRON D. LEAHR Back to nature Major: English Minor: Science, Mathematics Band 2-3-4 F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4 JANICE BENSON LIEHR One of our married Seniors Major: English Student Council 1, Band 1-2-3 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Commercial Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Junior Class Play D.E. Club 4 FRANK LOMBARD McGinnis' little popcorn boy Major: English, Science, Social Science Spanish Club 3 Camera Club 4 19 DOROTHY LONG A maid of domestic tastes Major: English, Science F.H.A. 1 -2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 4, Pep Club 3-4 Commercial Club 3 Biology Club 2-3 Camera Club 4 VERNON LORD Talks just to make a noise Major: English, Science, Social Science F.F.A. 1 Glee Club 4 Camera Club 4 MARGIE BELLE LOSCH Bob Dell’s heaven and earth Major: English Science, Social Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Librarian 2 Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Pep Club 3-4 Commercial Club 4 Biology Club 2-3 Saukee Scoops—Editor 4 ANNA BELLE LUSTER Sweet little miss, but very shy Major: English Minor: Science, Social Science F. H.A. 1-2-3 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-4 Pep Club 3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 SENIORS BILLIE MANKER Son of the soil Major: Social Science, English Minor: Science F.F.A. 1 -2-3 Hall Monitor 3-4 Biology Club 3 Camera Club 4 HELEN McCALLISTER Blonde bombshell Major: English Minor: Social Science F. H.A. 1 -2-3 G. A.A. 1-2 Glee Club 2-3 Commercial Club 3 Saukee Scoops 4 DAVID McCLINTOCK P.C.H.S. car wizard Major: Mathematics, Science, English Minor: Foreign Language Junior Class Play Latin Club 1 -2 Biology Club 2-3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Annual Staff—Associate Editor 4 National Honor Society 3-4 Basketball 2-3, Football 2 Visual Aids 3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4 JESSIE LOUISE McKEE What a girl ! o-o-o-o-o-h ! Major: English, Science, Social Science Minor: Mathematics Pleasant Hill High School 1 -2 Pep Club 3-4 Commercial Club 4 F.H.A. 3-4 20 RUSSELL MILLER Would look well in a bathrobe and slippers. Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science Glee Club 3-4, Biology Club 2 D.E. Club 4, Dramatic Club 4 ROBERT MOORE Merrily he lives Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science F.F.A. 1 -2-3, Biology Club 2 Pep Club 3, D.E. Club 4 Student Council 3 WILLIAM MOORE Always having a wonderful time Major: English Minor: Social Science, Science F.F.A. 1 -2-3, Track 3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Class Play, Pep Club 3 Biology Club 2, Mixed Chorus 4 VINTON MOORE It's love he’s after Major: English, Social Science, Science Football 2-3-4 F.F.A. 1-2 SENIORS ROBERT NIEBUR Mrs. Wheeler’s little angel Major: Science, Mathematics, English Minor: Foreign Language Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4, Librarian 2 Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Annual Staff—Business Manager 4 Latin Club 1 -2, Visual Aid 3 Class Treasurer 1 -2 Class Secretary 3 Biology Club 2, Mixed Chorus 4 JOHN NIGHBERT Work seems to fascinate John. He can sit and look at it for hours Major: English, Science, Social Science D.E. Club 4 MAYNARD NIGHBERT His favorite beverage is coke ????? Major: English, Science Minor: Mathematics F.F.A. 1-2-3 D.E. Club 4 EDDIE OWENS Little, but oh, what a personality! Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science Librarians—Secretary-Treasurer 4 Spanish Club 3 Biology Club 2 21 EVERETT PENNOCK An eager beaver Major: English, Social Science, Science Band 1-2-3-4 Biology Club 2 Citizenship Club 4 Camera Club 4 Music Contest 2-3 State Music Contest 3 MARY PENSTONE She PLAYS hard to get ????? Major: English, Mathematics, Science Minor: Foreign Language, Social Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 2 Hall Monitor 4 Glee Club 1-2-3, Accomp'st 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 4, Accompanist 4 Latin Club 1 -2, Junior Class Play Dramatic Club 3-4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Biology Club 2, Annual Staff 4 National Honor Society 3-4 District Music Contest 2-3-4 State Music Contest 3 GENE RHODES Loves them on the run Major: English, Science, Mathematics Minor: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Vice-President 2, President 3 Football 1-2-3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4, Treasurer 3, President 4 Junior Class Play, Annual Staff 4 National Honor Society 3-4 Mixed Chorus 4, Student Council 4 Camera Club 4, President 4 Class Vice-President 3 EILEEN ROBINSON Hayden's ball and chain Major: English, Mathematics Minor: Science F. H.A. 1-2-3-4, President 2-3 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Librarian 3 Pep Club 3-4 Biology Club 2-3 Student Council 3 D.E. Club 4 Hall Monitor 3 SENIORS RONALD RUBLE Here comes trouble Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science D.E. Club 4 CHARLENE RUPERT The perfect type; a tall, slender, blonde Major: English, Mathematics Minor: Foreign Language, Science G.A.A. 2-3-4, Spanish Club 3-4 Latin Club 1 -2, Secretary 2 Pep Club 3-4 Commercial Club 4 Biology 2-3 MARJEAN SEYBOLD Do-o-o-o I?” Major: English, Science Minor: Mathematics, Foreign Language G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Hall Monitor 2-3, Band 1-2 Annual Staff 4, Latin Club 1 -2 Commercial Club 1 -2 National Honor Society 3-4 Biology Club 2-3 JOHN SHEPPARD He might be small, but he gets around Major: English, Science, Mathematics Minor: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Vice-President 3 Visual Aid 3-4 Camera Club 4 Biology Club 2 22 ROBERT SIDWELL GEORGE SMITH The answer to any maiden's prayer So much studying wearied him WILLIAM SMITH The gay desperado ROGER STEPHENS The spirit of youth Major: English Minor: Social Science F.F.A. 2-3-4 Football 1 -2-3-4, Track 2-3 Hall Monitor 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4, Secretary 3 Junior Class Play, Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 1-2, Biology Club 2 National Honor Society 3-4 Class President 1-2-4 Major: Mathematics, Science, English Minor: Foreign Language, Social Major: English, Science Minor: Mathematics, Social Science Camera Club 4 Major: English, Science, Social Science Minor: Mathematics Baylis High 1 -2 Camera Club 4 SENIORS INEZ SUTTON SCHARLENE SWANSON WAYNE TAYLOR MARGIE TRAUTWEIN The canary of P.C.H.S. She has a way with men His problem is, to study or not How did you get your driver’s Major: Mathematics, English Major: Social Science, English to stjdy license?” Minor: Foreign Language Minor: Science Major: English Minor: Social Science, Science Majcr: English, Sc once Minor: Social Scien:e G.A.A. 1 -2-3-4, Librarian 3 Spanish Club 3, Glee Club 1 -2-3-4 Music Contest 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4, Vice-Pres. 4 Junior Class Play Latin Club 1 -2, Officer 2 Pep Club 4 Commercial Club 4, President 4 Biology Club 2, Officer National Honor Society 3-4 Saukee Scoops 4, Mixed Chorus 4 F. H.A. 1-2 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 -2 Pep Club 2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 D.E. Club 4 F.F.A. 1-2-3 Mathematics, Foreign Language G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Librarian 3-4 Glee Club 4, Dramatic Club 3-4 Junior Class Play Latin Club 1, Pep Club 2-3-4 Saukee Scoops 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Winchester High 2 23 SHIRLEY WALK An Angel in Disguise DOROTHY VANDER STOEP This will make you whistle Major: English Minor: Mathematics, Science F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3, Pep Club 4 Commercial Club 4 Saukee Scoops 4 JOHN VERTREES He’s the fastest man in Siam, yes he am Major: Social Science, English, Science Minor: Mathematics Football 2-3-4 Track 2 Spanish Club 3 Biology Club 2 Class Treasurer 3 ROBERT VOSHALL Why do they call him Booze ?????? Major: Social Science, English, Science Minor: Mathematics, Foreign Languages Football 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2 Band 1, Dramatic Club 3-4 Camera Club 4, Junior Class Play Annual Staff 4, Latin Club 1 -2 National Honor Society 3-4 Class Vice President 1 Class Secretary 2-4 Major: English, Science Minor: Latin F. H.A. 1-2-3-4, Secretary 4 G. A.A. 1-2-4 Librarian 3-4 Glee Club 2 Latin Club 3-4 Pep Club 3-4 Biology Club 2 SENIORS MARY WEINANT Handles purse strings of the National Honor Society Major: English, Mathematics Minor: Science, Foreign Language F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 2-3-4 Spanish Club 3-4, Mixed Chorus 4 Glee Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4 Biology Club 2 National Honor Society 3-4, Treasurer 4 BETTY JEAN WILLIAMS Has a winning way and a pleasing smile Major: English, Science Minor: Social Science, Foreign Language F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-4 Librarian 3-4, President 4 Glee Club 2, Latin Club 3-4 Biology Club 2, Pep Club 3-4 BETTY LOU WILLIAMS W-O-O-F! Major: English, Social Science Minor: Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Librarian 2, Pep Club 1 -2 Commercial Club 3-4 Biology Club 2 Saukee Scoops 4 JOHN WILLIAMS We didn't know he was so great a lover! Major: English, Mathematics, Social Science, Science Minor: Foreign Language Bloomington High School 1-2 Biology Club 3, Football 4 Basketball 3-4, Spanish Club 3 24 MARY E. BENSON Another married senior Major: English Minor: History, Science Griggsville High 1-2-3 G.A.A. 4 ROZELLA WINTER A newspaper woman deluxe Major.- Science, English Minor: Mathematics, Foreign Language G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Librarian 4, Vice-President 4 Hall Monitor 3-4, Glee Club 1 -2 Latin Club 1 -2, Pep Club 3-4 Commercial Club 4 Biology Club 2-3 Saukee Scoops 4 DONNA YOKEM Where do you get all those nicknames? Major: Science, Social Science, English G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 3-4 JANIE YOUNG She’s got e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g ! Major: English Minor: Science Tyler High in Texas 1-2-3 G.A.A. 4 We Hate to Leave You (SENIOR CLASS SONG) There is no verse to our song; But we don’t want to wait a moment too long; To say that: We hate to leave you, but it's time for us to go; Far over all the states; We will remember, our old, high school days; The fun that we had, and the football and basketball games; Now that we’re leaving, we know we’ll miss you all; And hope that you will miss us too; But we will meet, from time to time; Just like all old friends do. 25 SENIOR ACTIVITIES This class of 49'ers have more students in extra-curricular activities than any other class of previous years. The above pictures show that there is a large membership in the following activities: glee club, annual staff, band, twirling, basketball, and football. Some of the members of these activities have won honors in music, dramatics, twirling, and many are outstanding athletes. 26 CITIZENSHIP AWARDS TO SENIORS Each year the D.A.R. and the S.A.R. recognize a boy and a girl from the senior class who are outstanding citizens. This is indeed a very high honor, as they are chosen on qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Those honored with these awards are Inez Sutton and Bob Hayden. The Danforth Foundation has also set aside funds to recognize potential qualities of leadership in young people. This foundation is incorporated to stimulate young people for purposeful living, and presents copies of the inspirational book, I Dare You, to the two students chosen for this award. Eileen Robinson and Bob Dell were chosen for this award. INEZ SUTTON: Inez has become well known by her charming voice as well as her pleasing personality. As a member of the National Honor Society, Saukee Scoops, and Glee Club she has demonstrated her many abilities to the fullest extent. BOB HAYDEN: Bob is one of our busy members of the Annual Staff. He is a player on our powerful gridiron eleven and President of the National Honor Society. Bob has the kind of personality that makes him well liked by everyone. EILEEN ROBINSON: The queen of them all. This beautiful gal with a personality to match was queen of the '48 Junior Senior Banquet and queen of our Homecoming, too. Eileen’s activities, interest, and personality really make a hit. BOB DELL: He is outstanding in almost every field, especially the football and basketball field. Bob succeeds in everything he undertakes and he undertakes many things. Besides being a star in sports he is a member of the Annual Staff, Mixed Chorus, National Honor Society, and President of the Student Council. 27 SENIOR HISTORY FRESHMEN : Green! That was the word slung at us from every direction as we passed down the halls of old P.C.H.S. the first notable week of our Freshman career. We were called Green so frequently that we began to wonder if we really were turning green. The agony soon passed, however, and we no longer felt like a stranger in a strange land. Even the day of initiation wasn't so horrible as we had feared. Of course we all had to wear green arm bands all day. In the afternoon a party was arranged for us. First we had to remove our shoes and throw them into a huge pile in the middle of the floor. Then the hosts? made us play games in our barefeet or stockings. They then fed us ice-cream bars and soda pop. We started out with a nice round number of ninety-eight pupils. We elected Bob Sidwell, President; Bob Voshall, Vice-President; Bob Dell, Secretary; Bob Niebur, Treasurer; and Bob Hayden, treasurer of the Student Council. Miss Gwendolyn Lee was our class sponsor. SOPHOMORES: We started our Sophomore year with a very happy feeling, and a grand class of ninety pupils. We elected Bob Sidwell, President; Bob Dell, Vice-President; Bob Voshall, Secretary; Bob Niebur, Treasurer; and Bob Hayden was chosen secretary of the Student Council. Mr. Fesler was our class sponsor. Various activities and parties helped to brighten this year. For example, there was the basketball game between the Sophomore girls and the eighth hour English class boys after school. This was followed by a supper and a class party in the gymnasium. Then there was the party in Miss Bueker’s room when Joan Lashmett, Donna Griffeth, Marilyn Kiser, and Arlene Faris raised their beautiful young voices in songs to the tune of Chickery Chick and others. We recall that they were dressed in short skirts with clashy blouses, and wore big pink crepe ribbons in their hair. This, too, was the year that the Bob’s started up their imitation orchestra. JUNIORS: Well! Well! Here we are Juniors. It just simply doesn't seem possible, does it? Now the upperclassmen can't run over us, because we are upperclassmen. In the beginning of our Junior year we had eighty-five members. We chose Bob Dell, President; Gene Rhodes, Vice-President; Bob Niebur, Secretary; John Vertrees, Treasurer; and Bob Hayden, Vice-President of the Student Council. On November 21, we presented If This Be Bliss under the direction of Miss Lorena Bueker. Miss McGuire, our class sponsor, broke all records, as the sale of tickets netted $262. This money was used to prepare a most pleasant Junior and Senior banquet, which was held on May 7. The Jungle setting with all of its beauty and weirdness gave evidence of the great amount of labor and thought that the Juniors, with Miss McGuire, had given. Miss Eileen Robinson was the queen of this momentous occasion, and really looked and acted like a queen! SENIORS: Our Senior year began with eighty-four happy, laughing boys and girls. We chose Bob Sidwell, President; Bob Hayden, Vice-President; Bob Voshall, Secretary; Bob Kattleman, Treasurer; and Bob Dell, President of the Student Council. Miss Bleauer was our sponsor. Seniors! Are we really Seniors? Are we beginning to realize that we are adults? The past three years we had a feeling of security. A feeling that school is a place of refuge, where we can learn. But now we begin to realize that school has been a preparation for the larger life we shall live when we have passed out of the doors of old P.C.H.S., with our diplomas in our hands. For the life we shall live when we make a place for ourselves in the world. Those diplomas! What they represent! Days and nights of toil and worry, studying for tests that we were sure we’d fail in! But somehow we always managed to come through. Yes, the history of us seniors is one to be remembered by all. 28 CLASS PROPHECY OF 49er’s TIME—1959 PUCE—HEABEN SPEAKER—ST. PETAH OTHER CHARACTERS—DA BIG BOSS Yeah, Boss, ah agrees wid ya. Dem Fotee ninahs was de bestus class dat evuh escaped from dot ole dreary lookin place. What was da name of dat again, boss? Oh, yeah, ah reekilecks now—Pittsfield High School. Whut a dreary name too! Jus de same, boss, ah still agrees wid ya, dey’s da bestus yet. Jes look what all dey's doin fo de wuld. Now wait, boss; jes cause ah’s braggin on dem ain't no sign ah oughta check up on dem. Wha mah goodness, boss, dey's jest out o dat place ten yeahs! Dey’s scacely had tarn to git into mischef. Ok, boss, Ok, ah's goin. Lookout, boss, don't push me. You'll knock me off dis cloud. Oh, well, ah might's well go. De boss sho ain't no man to ahgue wif. No, suh. Sho glad nobody kin see me. Hmm. Heah comes my fust un. Don’t look lak he’s doin bad ethah. Dot’s his 58th touchdown in 10 minutes. Yassah, thet Buddy Johnson sho done right fo playin football wif dem Chicago Beahs, Ah spoke too soon. Da coach am takin im out. Ah sweah, dat coach am Wayne Taylor hisself. Ah always knew he had it in im. An look who's dem managah's all dressed up in tuxedoes, Charlie Dickerson, and Jackson Dimmitt. Da Beahs trainer, Peachy Foreman, who am fixen dem playahs up when dey comes in. He's got a bottle of watah in one of dere moufs, all da time. Least ah’s tellin da boss its watah. Well, will ya feast yo eyes on dem snappy cheah-leadahs, Helen Crowder, Edna Garner, and Dolores Kelly! Man, whut class! Shucks, its da half already and ah jest got heah. Wundah who dat am a tryin to drive dat new Chrysler from da top of that flag pole to da othah? Wah it’s sho nuf dem Mo boys, Billy, Bobby, and Bustah. Day jest nevah gives up. Man, dot's sho a fine band playin! Looks lak Evat Pennock. Wah it sho nuff is. Well, deah's mah fust failuh, Mary Penstone, sellin apples fo a penny in da stands. An ain't dat Marilyn Kiser polishin em wid a cheesecloth eber time she sells one? Woe is me. Hot dawg! Da game is starting again. Dere’s da kick off! Man, look at dat boy go! Ah cain’t see im from da side but when he looks around it sho luks lak John Nighbert. He musta signed up wid da Green Bay Packers. Well, ah hates to leave, but if ah's gonna check on all of dem ah bettah git goin. Hmm, wunda wheah ah is now? Wha ah declares! This heah am New Yoke. Guess ah bettah lowah mah alteetud. Boy! Deah's a couple uv meen characters a tryin to git dat cat to walk thru dat beah trap. Oh, well, dat Glenn D. Adams and Billie G. Browning wuh always aftah anything wid heah on it. Sho am a lotta commotion down deah. Guess ah bettah see whut. Oh! It s Brenner Johnson, George Halpin, and Charles Greenwood a tryin to sell dose motacycles day invented, dat runs a 1000 miles on a handful of dirt. Ah knew dey'd nevah do nothin fo de wuld. Oh! Oh! Look at dat sign on dat buildin. Hayden Hubbard, Water Gun Kings.” Ah knew dose two wud make good. (Loud Explosion) Man! Whut a lotta racket! Say who is dem tree people floatin up past me? Dey's goin so fast ah cain't recognize dem. Hmmm, heah comes da pieces of a factory right behind. Whuts da sign say? . . . Sheppard, Vertrees, and Smith, Chemical Works.” Now ah undastands. Dis industrial district sho is interestin. Dey's another one, Walk, Williams Weinant, Women's Wraps without Straps. Looks lak dis heah factory am de last un. Les see. Dat sign say, Ruble, Lombard, Jobe, Concrete Bowling Pins, Inc.-Guaranteed to last a lifetime. Ah guess ah was a flying so fast ah almost ovahlooked dat last factory. It wuz Miller, Nighbert Chaplin Brewing Bottling Works. Hmmmmm. Say, do ah hear a Merry Go Round? Ah must, cause now ah heahs a Carnival Barker. Why, it's Gene Rhodes. Whut’s dat he’s saying? See the dance of the seven Veils. Guess ah betteh check. Yipes! It's Donna Yokem, Rozella Winter, Inez Sutton, Arlene Faris, Margie Trautwein, Ann Anderson, and Annette Dober. Ah think ah bettah leave cause de boss might be lookin. Think ah'll see whut dat newspapah has to say layin' in de gutta. Wha it’s dat Pittsfield Papah. Let's see whut it has to say— Lord and Stephens, prominent garage owners have been so busy they have required 4 mo 500 wuds a minute stenographers, Charlene Rupert, Dorothy Long, Anna Belle Luster, and Carolyn Dean.” Janice Liehr has just released her latest portrait entitled Fall has Fell. Joan Lashmett sues for 10th divorce in 10 days. Helen McCallister, Jesse McKee, and Barbara Dexter return from 5th buying trip in Paris this year, fo the firm of Henry Owens who have iust ran Strauss' into bankruptcy.” Ah see Barbara Kerr is editah of the Papah. She got her start when she was editah of the '49 Annual at P.C.H.S. Eileen Robinson is still bein elected queen ah see. It say heah dat she s queen of the SHOW ME burlesque theater. Wal, dot's all de news ah kin see in dat papah so ah guess ah bettah be moseyin along. Ah do declah! Who dat sittin on top of de Empire State Buildin? Dad gum! Ifin it aint Jack Kingery, Champion flag pole sitter! He's been up der three days, n wif all dose birds around him he looks mighty uncomfortable. Dere's de Alice (Continued on Page 1 10) SENIOR CLASS WILL I, Glenn Dale Adams, do will and bequeath my interest in the freshman class to Joe Conkright. I, Annette Anderson, do will and bequeath my little feet to Poss Doyle. I, Josephine Barton, do will and bequeath my ability to tell sharps and flats on the trombone to Dick Harshman. I, Mary Benson, do will and bequeath my ability to dance with anyone to anyone who enjoys it as much as I do. I, Billie Gene Browning, do will and bequeath my interest in the Sophomore class to Hugh Dean Wade. I, Owen Chaplin, do will and bequeath my way with the women to Poncho Clark. I, James Collver, do will and bequeath my interest in underclassmen to Richard Zimmerman. I, Helen Crowder, do will and bequeath my interest in Nebo to my sister. I, Carolyn Dean, do will and bequeath my Interests” to Imogene Edwards. I, Robert Dell, do will and bequeath the good name of Dell in P.C.H.S. to Donald Dell. I, Barbara Dexter, do will and bequeath my Toni curls to Louella Dixon. I, Charles Dickerson, do will and bequeath my nickname, Lover Boy to Harold D. Logan. I, Jackie Dimmitt, do will and bequeath my ability to keep up a steady conversation to Gene Owens. I, Annette Dober, do will and bequeath my braces to anyone that needs a handicap. I, Arlene Faris, do will and bequeath my ability to be a state champion in twirling to Shirley Plattner. I, Donald Foreman, do will and bequeath my curly hair to Frank Worthington. I, Edna Garner, do will and bequeath my work in our store to my brother Leslie Wayne. I, Harry Gleckler, do will and bequeath my ability to play a trumpet to Lee Winston. I, Greta Grammer, do will and bequeath my ability to make feet on the bus windows to Bill Blake. I, Charles Greenwood, do will and bequeath my ability to get an explosion in Chemistry class to Lowell Hubbard. I, Helen Griffeth, do will and bequeath my beautiful hair to anyone who wants it. I, Donna Griffeth, do will and bequeath my bright red hair ribbons to Luella Dixon. I, George Hatpin, do will and bequeath my ability to build record breaking speed model airplanes to Jean Rose. I, Robert E. Hayden, do will and bequeath my beautiful voice, and fine singing qualities to Richard Zimmerman. I, Donald Henry, do will and bequeath my ability to learn Sociology to Richard Miller. I, Dick Hubbard, do will and bequeath my history book to anyone who wants it. I, Irene Hull, do will and bequeath anything I have to anyone that wants it. I, Alice Jackson, do will and bequeath my position as attendant to the queens to Sue Hoover. I, Calvin Jobe, do will and bequeath my ability to get into meanness to anyone who thinks he can have it. I, Phyliss Johnson, do will and bequeath my height and figure to Carolyn Eagle. I, Brenner Johnson, do will and bequeath my motorcycle to no one. I need it. I, Buddy Johnson, do will and bequeath my ability to tackle around the neck to Beaver Ferguson. I, Robert Kattelman, do will and bequeath my ability to get in bad with the teachers to Bob Ghrist. I, Dolores Kelly, do will and bequeath my ability for spelling to Eloise Pennock. I, Barbara Kerr, do will and bequeath my Spanish book and abilities to learn Spanish (which I don't have) to Jean Gosnell. I, Jackie Kingery, do will and bequeath my job at the Nation-Wide Store to no one. I, Marilyn Kiser, do will and bequeath my interest in the alumni to the underclassmen. I, Joan Lashmett, do will and bequeath my dainty laugh to anyone who will take it off my hands. I, Myron Leahr, do will and bequeath my wavy hair to Wayne Ward. I, Janice Liehr, do will and bequeath my ability to draw to Jean Walton. I, Frank Lombard, do will and bequeath my ability to get to school late to who-ever wants it. I, Dorothy Long, do will and bequeath my ability to giggle to Eula Dickerson. I, Vernon Lord, do will and bequeath my long legs to Bobby Wade. I, Margie Belle Losch, do will and bequeath my love for Bob to no one. He’s mine. (Continued on Page 1 17) 30 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT—RICHARD ZIMMERMAN VICE PRESIDENT—DUSKA GRIMES SECRETARY—JOHN GRISHAM TREASURER—BOB CAPPS CLASS OF FIFTY JOLLY JUNIORS We Juniors, ably guided by Miss McGuire, started the year with a flourish. Our first class action was to elect our officers. When the final vote was totaled, chosen to lead our class for the 1948-49 school year were: President, Richard Zimmerman; Vice-President, Duska Grimes; Secretary, John Grisham; Treasurer, Bob Capps. The Junior Class of this year was the largest ever to attend P.H.S. The class consisted of 98 students, 47 boys and 51 girls. The Juniors in presenting our class play, Hobgoblin House,” a sinister mystery, directed by Miss Bueker, broke all cash receipt records, taking in $405.55 and clearing $323.15. We were proud when Norma Doran, Catherine McAnarney, Duska Grimes, Marion Leahr, Reba Dawson, Annette Dober, Jeanne Walton, Gene Ator, Arnold Cooper, and John Grisham were elected to the National Honor Society. We are looking forth eagerly to the Junior-Senior banquet, which we plan to make one of the best ever put on by a Junior class. The class is proud of Annette Dober and Jeanne Walton who represented our class in the district speech contest, and C. A. Barber who represented us in the vocal contest. Marion Leahr and Anita Dickerson were worthy attendants to the Queen in our third annual Homecoming. A proper motto for a wonderful class of Juniors would be: A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins. Row 1: J. Aiken, G. Ator, D. Bogby, M. Bagby, Row 2: E. Austin, E. Ballard, F. Ballard, C. A. Barber, N. Bartlett, D. Baughman, P. Baughman, D. Beard; Row 3: D. Blacketer, R. Bradburn, G. Bradley, D. Brawdy, L. Bryant, L. Browning, G. Buchholz, B. Bybee; Row 4: B. Capps, I. Chaplin, A. Cooper, J. Conkright, B. Craven, L. Criss, R. Dawson, A. Dickerson; Row 5: C. Dorsey, B. Doyle, L. Doyle, N. Doran, D. Ellis, J. Ellis, M. Ervin, C. Ferguson; Row 6: W. Foster, B. Foote, D. Fish, G. Galloway, J. Garner, D. Grammer, D. Grimes, J. Grisham; Row 7: G. Gwartney, D. Harshman, W. Harshman, L. Hirsheimer; Row 8: D. Hoos, F. Hoover. 32 Row 1 s J. Jackson, J. Johnson, M. Johnson, B. Kattelman; Row 2: V. A. Kelly, B. Kinder, H. Kingery, A. Laird, M. Leohr, J. C. Loyd, J. Lynch, C. McAnarney; Row 3: B. McCarter, D. McCartney, W. McKenna, B. Morrow, F. Motley, D. Musgrave, T. Neese, H. Newman; Row 4: D. Nighbert, S. Payne, S. Peebles, L. Reel, E. Roads, J. Rose, S. Runkle, W. Sallee; Row 5: J. Saylor, O. Shellhorse, A. Smith, B. Smith, N. Smith, S. Smith, J. Smithers, R. Sparks; Row 6: R. Sparks, D. Stearns, F. Stickman, B. Tipsword, H. Wade, J. Walton, W. Ward, T. Wassel; Row 7: B. Wease, L. Winston, B. Woods, R. Zimmerman; Row 8: R. Miller. 33 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS CLASS OF FIFTY-ONE PRESIDENT JIM RUTLEDGE VICE PRESIDENT BILLY RAY PARKS SECRETARY-TREASURER LOUELLA MAE DIXON I On the first day of school, September 1948, the freshmen of the previous year returned to P.H.S.; this time as sophomores. Our first duty as sophomores was to elect class officers. For president we chose James Rutledge; for vice-president, Billy Ray Parks; and for secretary and treasurer, Louella Mae Dixon. Our student council members were Dixie Stark, Carroll Loutzenhiezer, Jack Ducey. Time passed and Homecoming came. We met again to chose our Queen's attendants. The girls chosen were Pauline Niccum and Sue Hoover. The Saukee Chief was also from the sophomore class. The chief was Beverly Lee, who did a very impressive war dance. Basketball season began and two sophomore boys were on the first team, Richard Lacy and Billy Ray Parks. Many other sophomores were on the second team, which came through the season without a defeat. Although only these few sophomores are mentioned we have eighty-six in our class. Not all have won honors but many have. We are sorry we do not have room to mention them. With regret we leave our sophomore year and all its good times. We look forward to next year, through, when we'll be grown-ups— upper class-men. 34 SOPHOMORES Row 1: S. Aucoin, T. Ballard, N. Bauer, K. Beatty, C. Benson, C. Butler, J. Brick-man, G. Brokaw; Row 2: E. Brosie, M. Carrothers, A. Chaplin, B. Cragmiles, D. Dell, L Dixon, L. Doyle, J. Ducey; Row 3: D. Erwin, J. Fenton, V. Freed, O. Garner, L. Garner, R. Garner, J. Garroutte, R. Ghrist; Row 4s D. Gleck-ler, J. Gratton, L. Gratton, S. Hoover, A. Howell, L. Hubbard, B. Hull, J. W. Kane; Row 5: N. Keys, R. Lacy, B. Lee, H. D. Logan, C. W. Losch, C. Loutzenhiser, J. Lowe, D. Lyman; Row 6: J. McDonald, M. McKinney, D. Morton, M. Myers, P. Niccum, N. Noble, J. Norton, G. Owens. Row 7: B. Parks, A. Payne, E. Pen-nock, J. Petty, R. Predmore, R. Ransom, A. Reeder, A. Rose; Row 8: A. Roy, J. Rutledge, H. Ryan, P. Sanderson, D. Saylor, F. Scranton, B. Sealock, A. Seybold; Row 9: E. Seybold, C. Sheppard, A. Sittler, N. Sloan, E. Smith, H. Smith, K. Smith, L. A. Smith; Row 1 0; R. Smith, J. Sparks, D. Stark, A. Stice, M. Swanson, B. Taylor, V. Willard, A. Williams; Row 1 1: R. Willsey, R. Wilson, J. Winner, G. Yelliot, E. Zumwalt. 35 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS CLASS OF FIFTY-TWO PRESIDENT carrie McCartney VICE PRESIDENT MARY LOU AIKEN SECRETARY-TREASURER DARLENE TOTSCH We graduates of '52 who are 88 in number, are no longer bewildered by the many members of Pittsfield High, and are able to find our way around the building without trouble. In fact, we will try anything, some even skipping school. The members elected class officers as follows: President, Carrie McCartney; Vice-President, Mary Lou Akin; and Secretary-Treasurer, Darlene Totsch. The Student Council representatives are Carolyn Eagle and Bill Blake, and the Treasurer—Pat Gard. Our two sponsors are Mr. Lowe and Miss McGuire, who have helped us throughout the year. Charles Huntley played in several of the football games and again in basketball. Roger McCullock and Harold Roberts made the second basketball team. The Student Council sponsored our initiation at which we furnished the entertainment. The girls wore their dresses inside out and backwards, with their hair in ten tiny pig tails. The boys wore dresses and the craziest hats they could find. We thought this was punishment for us, but we enjoyed it as much as they did. There is much talent in all lines in the Freshman class this year, including Joan Williams, and her singing, Bill Walton with speech abilities, and Glenn Meyer and Frank Worthington with their outstanding ability to perform on the piano. 36 Row 9: D. Petty, D. Patterson, S. Platfner, O. Predmore, C. Musgrove, L. Reinhardt, L. Reel, H. Roberts; Row 10: L. Robertson, N. Rukgaber, R. Sjckett, B. Schuessler, J. Sherman, N. Shonhart, D. Simmons, J. Smith; Row 1 1: R. Smith, S. Smith, A. Sowers, A. Stephens, C. Sutton, D. Totsch, J. Vender Stoep, B. Vannotta; Row 1 2: B. Wade, W. P. Walton, J. Williams, A. Willis, F. Worthington, F. Jones. FRESHMEN Raw 1: M. Aiken, J. Bagby, J. Bjck, P. Ballard, W. Baughman, M. Belford; Row 2: B. Biddle, B. Blake, B. Brace, C. Bradley, J. Bruce, M. Canterbury, G. Carter, W. Clark; Row 3: J. Cook, A. Cox, H. Craven, J. Crawford, L. Crowder, F. Daigh, A. Dark, B. Newman; Row 4: R. Dexter, E. Dickerson, D. Dolbeare, B. Doyle, E. Doyle, W. Dunham, C. Eagle, I. Edwards; Row 5: V. Ellison, R. Ervin, D. Ferguson, R. Foster, P. Gard, E. Gerard, J. Gos-nell, C. Gratton; Row 6: J. Green, T. Grimes, D. Gwartney, B. Hickman, F. Hileman, A. Hines, T. Huffman, J. Hubbard; Row 7: C. Huntley, B. Jenkins, J. Knipmeyer, E. Johnson, S. McCallister, C. McCartney, R. McCjI loch, B. McDonald; Row 8: B. Meyer, G. eyer, D. Miller, P. Mink, K. Mixer, J. Met ey, B. Ogle. 37 The inevitable event in a freshman’s life. The boys came to school in girls' dresses and topped off with rouge and lipstick. The girls wore dresses backwards, and wrongside out plus six to eight pigtails, also topped off with lipstick. Sportsmanship was shown by the freshmen as they endured the tests given to them. These tests were: cracker eating contest, three legged race, match box race, singing, and readings. To end this grand event the freshmen were served ice cream and cokes by the upper classmen.” 38 1. Miss Walton! 3. Crummy, aren't they? 2. Bottle Babies 4. Look at them muscles 39 5. Rear view 1. The Human Totem Pole. 2. Just look at that good looking cor! 3. My, isn't love grand! 4. Interesting????? 5. That handsome Sophomore. 6-7. A little mixed up, aren't you? 8. lookin' at the broad side of things! 9. Tummy ache?? 1 0. My, Jim, how you do rate! 1 1. What lovely posies! 1 2. The honorable future Juniors. 1 3. What’s wrong, girlie? 40 These students are the underclassmen who have been chosen by their classmates for citizenship awards. They were chosen for their display of character, cooperation, dependability, leadership, scholarship, and sociability. The students chosen are: JUNIORS MARIAN LEAHR: Is a friendly girl with a winning smile and a personality to match. Marian is an active member of the G.A.A., F.H.A., Commercial Club, and Band. RICHARD ZIMMERMAN: This is P.C.H.S.'s tall, skillful gift to sports. Richard is a very popular president of the Junior Class and is a member of the Dramatics Club and the Junior Class Play. He is also a letterman in Football, Basketball, and Track. SOPHOMORES SUE HOOVER: This popular number from the Sophomore Class is an outstanding example of what a good citizen should be. Sue is Secretary and Treasurer of the G.A.A. and a member of the Spanish Club, F.H.A., and Pep Club. RICHARD LACY: That big grin of Richard’s is one reason he is so well liked. This future basketball star is also a member of the Latin Club, Camera Club, and Mixed Chorus. FRESHMEN CARRIE McCARTNEY: A charming Freshman that will be a big asset to P.C.H.S. in the next few years. She is a member of the Latin Club, G.A.A., Citizenship Club, and Girl Scouts. WILLIAM BLAKE: This little Freshman packs a big punch. He knows all the answers and is known for his friendly ways. Bill is President of the Citizenship Club, Treasurer of the Camera Club and a member of the Student Council. CITIZENSHIP AWARD TO UNDERCLASSMEN 41 42 23, | {Zed — j C4 fi2AJL' 44 1. Working hard 2. Thoughtful soul 3. Looks comfortable 4. Bathing beauty 5. Favorite pastime 6. Sophisticated? seniors 7. Yum! Yum! 8. Playing hooky? 9. P.C.H.S.'s scrubwomen 1 0. Day's catch Standing: C. Eagle, B. Blake, J. Ducey, D. Stark, S. Peebles, G. Ator, D. Henry, Miss McGuire, G. Rhodes; Seated: P. Gard, C. Loutzenhiser, T. Neese, B. Dell. STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT—BOB DELL VICE PRESIDENT—TRACY NEESE SECRETARY—CARROLL LOUTZENHISER TREASURER—PAT GARD sponsor—miss McGuire The Student Council is, no doubt, the most important student elected organization in the school, since it deals with the interests of the students, and contributes much to bringing about a close coordination between the faculty and the students. The problems of the students are brought before the Council and are considered and discussed. Then the Council's recommendations are presented to the students and the faculty. The members are elected by 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 by each class, there is a total of three Student Council members from each class in High School. The Student Council is very active in extracurricular activities. It sponsored most of the school parties and purchased records for the Juke Box. It aided much in making the third annual Homecoming such a success and sponsored the dance after the game, which the alumni especially enjoyed. The Council sponsored freshmen initiation party, which the Freshmen look forward to and always remember, was enjoyed by all the students and faculty. The Council also sponsored many of the programs for the pep meetings and the assembly programs during the year, including the Christmas program. The students appreciate the Council’s efforts to help make school life more worthwhile, enjoyable, and a lasting memory. 46 Standing: G. Rhodes, Miss Dell, Mrs. Wheeler, A. Jackson, D. Kelly, M. Seybold, J. Barton, B. Hayden, B. Dell, J. Liehr, B. Voshall, B. Sidwell; Seated: D. McClintock, J. Dimmitt, B. Niebur, M. Penstone, M. Weinant, A. Faris, B. Kerr, C. Dean. SAUKEE STAFF Four years and no more ago, the members of our Saukee Staff were just starting their high school careers. We, with other members of our famous Forty-nine” Class, were exposed to all the various forms of knowledge it is possible to receive in P.C.H.S. How well that early exposure took,” time alone can tell! Now at the end of four busy eventful years we present for your inspection our 1949 Saukee. Please remember that this is the culmination of long hours of effort. Instead of the pick and shovel used by the first Forty-niners” our tools have been pens, pencils, pictures, and paste. Where the early prospectors travelled weary miles in covered wagons from one promising spot to another, we covered innumerable blocks under our own power, soliciting prospects (business men) for ads. We cooked no food by campfires as did our illustrious predecessors, but we sold food (candy, ice cream and pop corn) to the hungry fans at the night games. Co-operation they must have had years ago, or our history books would surely be different. We have had co-operation, too. The entire staff with our competent advisers, Miss Dell and Mrs. Wheeler, have worked together for the common cause. There, my friends, the comparison ends, for I can't think those early gold hunters had as much fun as we have had working together. If our book pleases you, if it helps you to recapture your own school days, we shall feel repaid, and know that our labor has not been in vain. 47 Row 1 (front to back): B. L. Williams, S. Smith, R. Winter, A. Dober; Row 2: P. Johnson, M. B. Losch; Row 3: C. W. Losch, D. Vender Stoep, M. Trautwein; Row 4: I. Sutton, S. Hoover, D. Grimes, H. McCallister, H. Crowder, Miss Galloway. SAUKEE SCOOPS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF—MARGIE BELLE LOSCH EDITORIALS—INEZ SUTTON, ANNETTE DOBER FEATURES—PHYLLIS JOHNSON, DOROTHY VANDER STOEP ORGANIZATIONS—ROZELLA WINTER, MARJORIE TRAUTWEIN SPORTS—SCOn SMITH, C. W. LOSCH SENIOR NEWS—BETTY LOU WILLIAMS JUNIOR NEWS—DUSKA GRIMES SOPHOMORE NEWS—SUE HOOVER FRESHMAN NEWS—PAT GARD TYPISTS—HELEN CROWDER, HELEN McCALLISTER SPONSOR—MISS HELEN RUTH GALLOWAY The beginning of the year found the staff of Saukee Scoops inexperienced in the field of writing. But after the first few publications, the staff discovered that journalism can be fun and the issues that appeared subsequently in the Pike County Republican and Pike County Democrat-Times improved. This year, Saukee Scoops has tried to create outside interest in the high school by giving interesting accounts of school happenings and activities. The staff has met the standards of journalism by printing the facts and avoiding gossip. Not only did each Saukee Scooper receive one-fourth credit for the year's work, but he also acquired valuable experience in the field of journalism. 48 Back Row: Miss Bueker, G. Ator, D. Henry; Front Row: D. Gleckler, N. Sloan, D. Saylor, K. Beatty, B. J. Williams, S. Walk, J. Sparks, E. Owens, M. McKinney, P. Niccum, T. Ballard, T. Neese, M. Trautwein, R. Winters; Absent: Bob Hayden. LIBRARIANS PRESIDENT—BETTY JEAN WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDENT—SHIRLEY WALK SECRETARY-TREASURER—EDDIE OWENS We, the student Librarians of 1948 and 1949, have enjoyed our work under our very capable sponsor, Miss Bueker. We have enjoyed helping you to choose a good book and find last week's Life magazines for you, and accepting your fines. At the beginning of school last fall we added about one hundred fiction books to the shelves. In January we received a new set of World Books to the reference section of the library. Not long before Christmas the Saukee Scoopers and Student Librarians were entertained by their sponsors, Miss Galloway, and Miss Bueker. It was a wonderful party enjoyed by all, especially when Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus came, to distribute gifts. HALL MONITORS Back Row: M. Penstone, Miss Blaeuer, Sponsor, J. Young, M. Johnson, B. Manker, S. Runkle, B. Sidwell, D. Grimes; Seated: R. Dawson, V. A. Kelly, L. Browning, N. Bartlett, R. Winter, W. Sallee, B. Smith, N. Doran; Absent: B. Grace. 49 Standing: N. Doran, G. Ator, J. Walton, M. Leahr, J. Grisham, G. Rhodes, B. Dell, D. McClintock, B. Voshall, B. Sidwell, A. Dober, D. Grimes, A. Cooper, R. Dawson. Seated: Miss Blaeuer, I. Sutton, J. Barton, M. Weinant, B. Hayden, J. Dimmitt, C. Dean, A. Faris, M. Penstone, M. Sey-bold. Absent: C. McAnarney. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PRESIDENT—BOB HAYDEN VICE PRESIDENT—JACK DIMMITT SECRETARY—CAROLYN DEAN TREASURER—MARY WEINANT SPONSOR—MISS BLAEUER One of the greatest honors in high school is to be elected to National Honor Society. Each year a certain per cent of the Junior Class is elected to the Society. This year 10 per cent of the Juniors were elected and next year 5 per cent of that class will be elected along with next year's Juniors. Students are selected by the faculty on the basis of leadership, character, scholarship, and dependability. These are the new members who can be well proud of their achievement: Norma Doran, Gene Ator, Jeanne Walton, Marion Leahr, John Grisham, Annette Dober, Duska Grimes, Arnold Cooper, Reba Dawson, and Catherine McAnarney. During the year the National Honor Society will sponsor school parties and at the end of the year go on a trip to climax the year’s activities. 50 Standing: Sponsor, Mr. Rule, C. Jobe, B. Johnson, R. Miller, M. Nighbert, R. Ruble, J. Kingery, D. Foreman; Seated: J. Nighbert, B. Robinson, H. Griffeth, J. Liehr. THE D. E. CLUB PRESIDENT—HELEN GRIFFETH VICE PRESIDENT—JANICE LIEHR SECRETARY-TREASURER—RONNIE RUBLE REPORTER—WILLIAM MOORE The Future Distributors of America is a club composed of those students who are enrolled in distributive education, Pittsfield’s on the job training program. This is the second year for this club in Pittsfield. Together with the Commercial Club, the future distributors planned the annual Chicago field trip. This field trip has become an annual highlight at Pittsfield, featuring a tour through Marshall Field and Company, Sears Roebuck, Gregg College, Museum of Science and Industry, and many other famous spots in the Windy City. Miss Galloway and Miss Blaeuer went with the group this year. The Club’s activities are not all confined to serious endeavor, however. During the year they met together in the evening for a bit of fun and a snack. 51 Back Row: E. Gerard, B. Smith. G. Zumwalt, B. Hayden, J. Sheppard, B. Capps, D. Morton, E. Roads, C. Ferguson, M. Bagby, G. Meyer, D. McCartney, J. Garroute; Row 2: F. Stickman, W. Ward, G. Rhodes, J. W. Ellis, G. Yelliott, N. Noble, W. Taylor, G. Carter, D. Ransom, G. Seybold, B. Ghrist, J. Norton, M. leohr; Row 3: H. Gleckler, M. Meyers, D. Ferguson, R. Ogle, J. Motley, V. A. Kelly, B. Foster, W. Harshman, O. Shellhorse, L. Hubbard, A. Smith, G. Sherman, J. Smith, F. Worthington; Row 4: Mr. Fisher, R. Dexter, L. Robertson, J. W. Knipmeyer, R. Back, R. Bradburn, F. Scranton, R. Smith, C. Loutzenhiser, L. Gorner, W. Walton, R. Smith, B. Foster, W. Baughman; Absent: A. Cooper, E. Johnson, M. Canterbury. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA PRESIDENT—BILL SMITH TREASURER—BILL FOSTER VICE PRESIDENT—CHARLES FERGUSON REPORTER—RICHARD RANSOM SECRETARY—RONALD BRADBURN SENTINEL—FLOYD SCRANTON ADVISER—MR. FISHER F.F.A. MOTTO Learning to Do—Doing to Learn, Earning to Live—Living to Serve The Future Farmers of America is an organization of and for farm boys taking Vocational Agriculture. Our Chapter has fifty-five members who are taking part in the chapter activities. The program of work which the chapter has outlined is one of the most extensive ever undertaken by the FFA. The FFA chapter has entered all sectional activities and has conducted many worthwhile community projects. At the State FFA Convention our chapter was asked to present the details of our FFA purebred gilt project, which has been very successful and has enlarged extensively. During the past year the Pittsfield Chapter had two boys who won State Farmer degrees in vo- cational agriculture, namely Harold Harshman and Harry Gleckler. These boys did outstanding work on their farm programs and ranked in the upper two per cent of the FFA boys in the state. The agriculture department has an enrollment of fifty-three boys, these being divided into three classes. The veteran classes are still in operation, there being twelve classes in Gl farm training. The farm shop has been available at all times for use by farmers, veterans, and former students for construction and repair work. The FFA boys in shop have constructed numerous articles for themselves and for farmers in the community. 52 Top Row: A. S� ice, O. Predmore, M. Akin, R. Sparks, C. Dorsey, L. Criss, S. McCallister, B. McDonald, M. Leahr, A. Dickerson, P. Baughman, B. Woods, G. Brokaw, S. Runkle; Row 2: P. Sanderson, E. Pennock, D. Gleckler, K. Beatty, D. Ervin, B. Vannatta, A. Dark, B. Cragmiles, B. Hull, H. Smith, B. Hickman, J. Vender Stoep, L. Browning; Row 3: O. Garner, S. Aucoin, N. Rukgaber, I. Edwards, S. Hoover, J. Williams, N. Sloan, D. Saylor, J. Saylor, N. Bauer, A. Seybold, M. McKinney, M. Swanson; Row 4: D. Patterson, F. Daigh, G. Grammer, D. Kelly, M. Weinant, A. Sittler, V. Freed, S. Plattner, P. Gard, A. Willis, B. Lee, A. Reeder; Row 5: D. Fish, L. Crowder, B. Dexter, J. McKee, J. Smithers, C. Sutton, E. Dickerson, L. Reel, M. Belford, J. Hubbard, A. Cox, B. Williams, L. Dixon; Row 6: J. Barton, E. Brosie, A. Payne, W. Sallee, B. Morrow, S. Walk, D. Stark, J. Sparks, Mrs. Courtney, Sponsor; Absent: V. Ellison, A. Hines, A. Howell, B. Kattelman, D. Long, B. Meyers, H. Newman, B. Pressy, E. Robinson, A. M. Rose, A. Stephens. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA PRESIDENT—BETTE MORROW VICE PRESIDENT—WANDA SALLEE SECRETARY—SHIRLEY WALK TREASURER—ANNA MAE ROSE CHAPTER MOTHER—MRS. HAROLD HOOVER CLUB SPONSOR—MRS. ELLEN O. COURTNEY CREED—TOWARD NEW HORIZONS CLUB COLORS—RED AND WHITE CLUB FLOWER—RED ROSE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP-SEVENTY-FIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN WAYS AND MEANS—ERMADEL BROSIE YEAR BOOK—JOSEPHINE BARTON DEGREES—LOIS CRISS RECREATION—ARDITH PAYNE WORLD FRIENDSHIP—DIXIE STARK PUBLICITY—JEAN SPARKS F.H.A. is a National organization whose purpose is to promote our appreciation of homemaking, home membership, encourage democracy, international good will, create leadership, provide wholesome recreation, and further interest in home economics. The local F.H.A. Chapter this year chose as their theme, The All American Girl, Who is She? Each month a different characteristic required in such a girl has been discussed. The topics discussed were: The All American Girl is a good date, a good hostess, a good citizen, a good daughter, a good Christian, a good student, and a good homemaker. Activities for the year have been a tea for the faculty in December, initiation of officers in January, our all school Martha Washington party in February, a formal dance in April, and the high light of the year, the spring style show, showing garments made by the girls and accented by garments loaned by our local merchants. 53 Back Row: W. McKenna, J. Saylor, L Doyle, A. Anderson, M. Johnson, D. Musgrave, D. Kelly, J. Walton, D. Vender Stoep; Third Row: R. Winters, R. Harshman, E. Austin, C. Rupert, D. Long, A. Luster, N. Doran, G. Gwartney, N. Smith, M. Seybold, D. Blacketter, B. Kattelman, B. Foote; Second Row: F. Hoover, M. Losch, B. Craven, D. Ellis, L. Reel, J. Smithers, S. Smith, D. Fish, M. Leahr, B. Woods, J. McKee, B. Dexter; Front Row: Co-sponsor, Miss Galloway, S. Swanson, A. Jackson, D. Griffeth, P. Johnson, J. Liehr, I. Sutton, D. Grimes, J. Johnson, R. Dawson, co-sponsor Mr. Rule. THE JAY BEES MANAGER—INEZ SUTTON ASSISTANT MANAGER—DUSKA GRIMES PUBLICITY MANAGER—JANICE LIEHR SECRETARY—PHYLLIS JOHNSON TREASURER—DONNA GRIFFETH The school’s only commercial club is quite aptly called the Jay Bees. Why is this apt? Because Jay Bee signifies the Junior Chamber of Business. In former years, membership in the commercial club has been limited to only those who took a number of commercial subjects. However, this year a change has been made to the effect that those who are genuinely interested in the club may ioin, whether strictly commercial students or not. Of course, this ruling magnifies the enrollment somewhat in comparison to preceding years. The aims of the organization are both varied and interesting. The principal objective for this year is to earn money in order to add certain optional equipment to the business department. An electric typewriter and a new style adding machine would be invaluable additions to the business department, adding to the practical experience of the student. Some of the projects undertaken to further this goal have been selling candy bars at all games, selling pencils with basketball schedules on them, and producing the booklets for the regional and sectional tournaments. Due to the enthusiasm of the members and the careful guidance of the sponsors, it is considered that the club carried out a successful year. 54 Front Row: Miss Bloeuer, C. McCartney, A. Sowers, D. Totsch, C. Eagle, D. D. Petty, B. Blake, B. Schuessler, D Gwartney, J. Gosnell; Second Row: F. Davis, E. Doyle, D. Simmons, T. Grimes, R. Sackett, D. Bagby, K. Mixer, B. Newman, D. Dolbeare, Third Row: N. Shonhart, R. Ervin, H. Craven, J. Back, W. Clark, W. Brace, H. Roberts, P. Ballard, J. Green, B. Doyle,- Fourth Row: C. Bradley, R. McCulloch, P. Mink, B. Wade, C. Musgrave, L. Reinhardt, B. Jenkins, W. Dunham; Lost Row: F. Jones, C. Gratton. F. Hileman, J. Crawford, S. Smith, B. Biddle. CITIZENSHIP CLUB PRESIDENT—BILL BLAKE VICE PRESIDENT—D. D. PETTY SECRETARY-TREASURER—CAROLYN EAGLE SPONSOR—MISS BLAEUER The Junior American Citizenship Club is a new club in our high school. It was organized to promote good citizenship based on the principles and ideals of which our nation was founded. It is a national organization sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. There are approximately 250,000 Junior American Citizens enrolled in more than 7,000 clubs. All meetings include the J.A.C. prayer—Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag—the J.A.C. motto, and most clubs sing either the Star Spangled Banner or the J.A.C. National Song and recite the J.A.C. Creed. An outstanding piece of work done by the Pittsfield J.A.C. was that of holding a school election at the same time the national election was being held in November, 1948. This election carried out all the important points in the procedure of the real election. This organization is open to all boys and girls— regardless of race or creed. As children of all ages are eligible from kindergarten through high school, we hope to have some of the younger children joining clubs next year. There is no expense involved. Any child, privileged or underprivileged, may join and profit from this patriotic training. We hope to have a larger membership next year as well as a better and more complete program. 55 Back Row: C. Dickerson, J. Rose, D. McClintock, J. Ellis, D. Harshman, Mr. Fester, Sponsor; Second Row: J. Sheppard, R. Bradburn, W. Harshman, B. Bybee; First Row: J. Garner, F. Stickman. STUDENT PROJECTIONISTS This group of students has been of great assistance in our visual education program. Their task is to set up the projector and show films for the various teachers. They also distribute the films and send them back when the teachers are through with them. Each boy is assigned to a certain period of the day and he shows all films which are shown during that period throughout the year. David McClintock and Jean Rose were in charge of cleaning and oiling the machine at regular intervals . . . The senior members were also very helpful in instructing the junior members in proper machine operation. The machine has been used extensively in the Agriculture and Science classes. This is very helpful to the classes because it shows the processes of different things instead of just reading about them. Besides the projection machine there is a slide projector. The projectionists have a small library of slide films also, and these are used chiefly in the Agriculture classes and Science classes. 56 Standing: J. Lowe, C. Sheppard, J. Winner, L. Doyle, N. Sloan, B. Woods, P. Baughman, T. Roy, A. Sowers, C. Eagle, G. Owens, D. Totsch, J. Barton, B. Biddle, H. Roberts, P. Mink; Seated: A. Williams, J. Brinkmon, Mrs. Wheeler (Sponsor), R. Lacy, C. W. Losch, D. Dell, K. Smith, B. J. Williams, S. Walk; Absent: C. McCartney, J. Walton. LATIN CLUB CONSUL—C. W. LOSCH TRIBUNUS—RICHARD LACY CENSOR—DONALD DELL QUAESTOR—KEITH SMITH SPONSOR—MRS. WHEELER Latisocietas is an organization consisting of the two Latin Classes, and is an active and energetic group. The first problem of Latisocietas was to plan a float for Homecoming. This project was enthusiastically carried out, and the members of the club had a better knowledge of Roman life after delving into the library for the study of Roman pictures and customs. The float in its completed form represented Roman scenes of a school, a street scene, and a shop. Latisocietas owes much to Mr. Ted Dell, for it was he who painted the two large pictures which appeared on the float. The club had several profitable and enjoyable meetings during the year. The Christmas party with its program of Latin carols and plays, and then a social hour of hilarity, will long be remembered. The year's outstanding event will be the Roman banquet, the last meeting of the year. Those members of Latisocietas who are in Latin II class will long remember the banquet of 1948, held at the Home Economics House. The girls of the club undertook the project of preparing and serving their own banquet, and were victorious in this undertaking. 57 Back Row: J. Grisham, J. Petty, E. Austin, C. A. Barber, Miss Blaeuer, J. Rutledge, J. C. Loyd; Second Row: W. McKenna, M. Weinant, R. Dawson, J. Johnson, C. McAnarney, F. Hoover, J. Saylor, B. Foote, L. Winston, B. Kerr, C. Rupert, D. Harshman; First Row: A. Dickerson, A. Jackson, M. Swanson, S. Hoover, H. Griffeth, M. Carrothers, I. Hull, J. Jackson, L. Hirsheimer. SPANISH CLUB PRESIDENT—LAMBERT HIRSHEIMER VICE PRESIDENT—JAMES RUTLEDGE SECRETARY—JOHN PETTY TREASURER—JOHN GRISHAM SPONSOR—MISS BLAEUER As the purpose of the Spanish Club is to become better acquainted with our neighbors to the South, we have been studying their various cultural traits. Mary Weinant, as our pianist, has learned to play the various national anthems of our republics to the South, and we in turn have learned to recognize them. We have also been studying the national heroes of South America as well as the festivals and dances. Perhaps the greatest knowledge has been re- ceived through our correspondence. Some of the people with whom we have corresponded are: Alvaro Lopez of Saritiago, Chile; Angel Carcia Gonzales from Malaya, Spain; Rofeal Aguilar from Sonora, Mexico; Our sponsor. Miss Blaeuer, has been corresponding with Eugenio Fuenzalida from Saritiago, Chile. Don’t you think we are doing our bit toward creating a better understanding between the American Nations? Front Row: Miss Bueker, J. Dimmitt, D. Griffeth, G. Rhodes, I. Sutton, B. Hayden, D. Henry, J. Liehr, P. Johnson; Second Row: D. McClintock, J. Grisham, A. Dober, L. Doyle, B. Kerr, D. Kelly, J. Johnson, F. Hoover, B. Voshall; Third Row: L. Hirsheimer, R. Zimmerman, B. Sidwell, M. Pen-stone, M. Trautwein, J. Saylor, M. losch, D. Grimes, C. McAnarney, B. Dell, B. Niebur; Asbent: B. Moore, C. A. Barber, A. Faris, L. Winston. DRAMATIC CLUB PRESIDENT—GENE RHODES VICE PRESIDENT—INEZ SUTTON SECRETARY—DONN HENRY TREASURER—BOB HAYDEN SPONSOR—MISS BUEKER The Dramatic Club is going into its second year under the guidance of Miss Bueker. The club is made up of students who have taken part in a play, have been in a speaking contest, were stage managers, or sound effects men. The club is always willing to put on a play for some business club. The first semester they put on a one act Christmas comedy for the Professional and Business Women’s Club and also presented it to the student body. The second semester they gave a one act comedy before the Fortnightly Club. Play was also presented to the student body. The Club intends to put on a program consisting of a three act play or several one act plays. Admission will be charged, for they intend to use the money to defray the expense of a trip to St. Louis to see a real stage production. At a meeting the first of the year it was voted to have all the meetings at night, but due to conflicts with other activities and poor weather conditions few meetings were held the first semester. There are thirty-two members in the club this year, and the dues are 50 cents. 59 Standing: J. W. Kane, L. Criss, L Browning, D. Blacketer, N. Smith, D. Lyman, D. Saylor, L. Predmore, G. Bradbury, C. Gratton, H. Newman, D. Grimes, Mr. Fesler. Seated: B. L. Williams, D. Stark, D. VanderStoep, P. Johnson, W. Sallee, A. Luster, D. Long, J. Winner, S. Aucoin. DRIVER EDUCATION This is the second year that Pittsfield High School has offered Behind the Wheel Training in driver education. A general course is offered to all students in the freshman class as a part of their general science course. After taking this course any student, if he so desires and with the consent of his parents, may take actual training behind the wheel in the dual control car. This training, up to the present time, has been limited to the students who have not secured their drivers' license. After reaching their fifteenth birthday they may secure an instructor's permit which allows them to learn to drive with a licensed driver. After an average of about eight hours of actual learning behind the wheel, the students are able to pass their driver’s test and exchange their temporary permit for a permanent drivers’ license. This year the car was furnished by the R. C. Gray Chevrolet Co. and the dual controls by the Chicago Motor Club. Left to right: J. W. Kane, L. Browning, D. VanderStoep, Phyllis Johnson, W. Sallee, G. Bradbury, D. Grimes, Mr. Fesler, instructor. 60 Top Rows G. Holpin, R. Ruble, C. Greenwood, J. Nighbert, C. Jobe. B. Brace, J. Aiken; Second Row: R. Stephens, H. Kingery, D. Brawdy, D. Lyman, R. Lacy, C. A. Barber, J. Coates, S. Smith; Third Rows J. Back, E. Roads, O. Shellhorse, B. Hickman, J. Vender Stoep, F. Diagh, V. Willard, R. Willsey, A. Williams, N. Sloan; Fourth Rows M. Myer, A. Laird, H. Gleckler, J. Rose, K. Mixer, B. Schuessler, A. Jackson, K. Beatty, D. Gleckler, A. Stephens, D. Miller; Fifth Rows H. Wade, D. Simmons, E. Doyle, T. Grimes, R. Sackett, N Doran, G. Gwartney. D. Fish, C. Dorsey, W. McKenna, E. Austin; Sixth Rows Mr. Brunberg, S. Aucoin, J. Winner, B. Blake, G. Rhodes, M. Aiken, K. Sheppard, J. Brickmon, B. Lee, Mr. Rule. CAMERA CLUB PRESIDENT—GENE RHODES VICE PRESIDENT—JOE CONKRIGHT SECRETARY—MARY LOU AIKEN TREASURER—BILL BLAKE CO-SPONSOR—MR. BRUNBERG CO-SPONSOR—MR. RULE The Camera Club is made up of students who are interested in learning how to take good pictures. The club is a new club that is under the supervision of Mr. Rule and Mr. Brunberg. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month during the activity period. At these meetings some of the important points on taking pictures are discussed such as the importance of light, focus of the camera, and the distance from the object. At the meetings a committee of three or four students are appointed by the president to study some phase of photography and be able to lead a discussion at the next meeting. At the first of the year it was decided that each member was to bring some pictures that he or she had taken and place them on the bulletin board so the group could discuss the good and bad qualities of each picture. Then at the end of the year Mr. Rule and Mr. Brunberg would present prizes to the members who had the best pictures on display. A prize will be given in each of the six type of pictures. The six types are personal type (pertaining to people), action, animal, scenery, still life, and abstractions. The motto of the club is Always carry your camera where ever you go. In other words a camera in the hand is worth two at home. 61 Back Row: Mr. Brunberg, S. Plattner, C. Eagle, D. Totsch, G. Rose, A. Payne, Second Row: D. Simmons, G. Ray, M. Leahr, F. Stickman; Third Row: H. Gleckler, M. Leahr, R. Smith, J. Jackson, O. Shellhorse, L. Winston, J. Smith, K. Mixer, W. Dunham, L. Reinhardt; Fourth Row: C. Cunningham, A. Dickerson, A. Cox, M. Belford. THE BAND The Pittsfield High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Brunberg, started off on a very busy first week of school. On September fifth, the day before school started, they went to Frankfurt, Missouri, to perform for their Fall Festival. Since most of them had attended summer band, very few squeaky notes were heard. The new sound proof band room, which had its first full year of use, added much to the progress and convenience of its members. Besides the numerous performances for the football and basketball games, they also played for a few assemblies, the PTA, Nebo, and Teachers' Institute. Two or three other trips are planned. The addition and interest of ten new members during the school year, has given our band an all-time record of fifty members at the end of the school year. In all sections except the cornets, Mr. Brunberg has succeeded in arranging the balance of instrumentation throughout all the school years, so that too many in one section will not be lost at graduation time. Alvin Laird’s unusual baritone saxophone, the bells, played by Ardith Payne, and French horns for Anita Dickerson and Ardith Cox were welcome additions. 62 Back Rows D. Ferguson, J. Metternich, A. Sowers, T. Strubinger, J. Hubbard, D. Peile, A. Foris, W. Sallee; Second Row: A. Laird, B. Foster, B. McCallister, R. Smith, J. Barton, D. Harshman, C. A. Barber; Third Row: E. Roads, E. Pennock, J. Brickman, K. Beatty, B. Jenkins, D. Jackson, A. Willis, P. Gard, D. Stark; Fourth Row: M. Fesler, D. Gleckler, B. Kerr, B. Woods; Absent: Norma Bartlett. As every organization has its highlights, ours is no exception. Our seven twirlers really hit the spotlight in their uniforms. Arlene and Wanda added novelties by their arrangement of Margie and the use of lighted batons. Also, Wanda and Arlene entered the District Contest this year in twirling, earning 1 and 4 ratings respectively. They also performed as a duet, earning a 2 rating in this event. Wanda was advanced to the state contest. Three large festivals were attended this year including the Macomb Clinic, Jacksonville festival, and the Spring Festival held at Pittsfield, directed by Mr. Busche. TWIRLERS: W. Sallee, D. Totsch, J. Gosnell, A. Sowers, S. Plattner, J. Hubbard, A. Faris, C. Eagle. 63 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB — Front Row: Director Mr. Brunberg, M. McKinney, D. Stork, G. Bradbury, C. Sheppard, A. Jackson, J. Lowe, A. Seybold, V. Freed, R. Willsey; Second Row: J. Barton, B. Smith, T. Ballard, N. Sloan, P. Baughman, S. Runkle, L. Browning, M. Kiser, M. Trautwein, I. Sutton; Third Row: A. Luster, D. Long, E. Ballard, B. Morrow, M. Johnson, C. Dorsey, D. Miller, W. Sallee, L. Criss, J. Sparks, M. Swanson; Fourth Row: M. Weinant, D. Grimes. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club, directed by Mr. Brunberg, had thirty-four members this year. It met second hour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with Josephine Barton as accompanist. The trio composed of Inez Sutton, Alice Jackson, and Duska Grimes sang upon several occasions during the school year, and entered the district music contest at Quincy, earning a 1 rating which entitled them to enter the state contest at Canton in April. On December 13, the Glee Club presented a program for the Milton High School. Six of the girls attended the Music Clinic held at Macomb. Another out of town program is planned, and the Glee Club will sing in the Spring Music Festival and for graduation. MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus is a new organization in the music department of P.C.H.S. It is composed of twenty girls and eighteen boys. They meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The chorus has sung at P.T.A. and will take part in the Pike County Music Festival. Inez Sutton, Duska Grimes, Alice Jackson, C. A. Barber, John Grisham, Bob Dell, Gene Rhodes, and Vinton Moore have taken parts in duets, trios, quartets, and quintets. During the year these students have been guests of the Lions Club, Odd Fellows, and the P.T.A.; also at the Football Banquet, school parties, and the Father and Son Banquet at the Methodist Church. C. A. Barber earned a 1 rating at the district music contest and advanced to state. Mary Pen-stone and Josephine Barton, accompanists for the chorus and glee club, each earned a 2 rating in the district contest in the piano solo event. MIXED CHORUS—Top Row: W. Sallee, R. Willsey, J. Brickman, M. Penstone, J. Grisham, B. Sealock, C. Butler, J. W. Kane, M. Leahr, D. McClintock,- Second Row: M. Carrothers, M. Weinant, D. Grimes, D. Musgrave, A. Paris, C. A. Barber, K. Mixer, V. Lord, D. Simmons, B. Dell; Third Row: T. Ballard, E. Dickerson, M. Trautwein, I. Sutton, B. Lee, R. Lacy, G. Rhodes, B. Niebur, B. Sidwell, B. Voshall; Fourth Row: A. Jackson, D. Stark, M. Swanson, L. Criss, D. Brunberg, K. Smith, F. Worthington, F. Ballard, D. Lyman, R. Miller. Front Row: Sponsor, Miss Bueker, A. Dober, S. Hoover, K. Beatty, B. Kerr, D. Griffeth, N Sloan; Second Row: J. Walton, S. Smith, J. Brickman, B. Walton, B. Lee, B. Dell. DRAMATIC CONTESTANTS Twelve students of P.C.H.S. entered the speech contest this year: Barbara Kerr, Donna Griffeth, and Norma Sloan who gave orations; Annette Dober, Sue Hoover, and Karolyn Beatty, serious readings; Beverly Lee, Joyce Brickman, Jeanne Walton, Scott Smith, Bill Walton, and Bob Dell, humorous readings. It was decided that the following students would represent the school at the district contest: Barbara Kerr, Annette Dober, Bob Dell, and Jeanne Walton. Barbara Kerr presented a very timely oration( The Big Parade, on wars and their futility. Annette Dober, The Black Veil,” a mother’s actions when her son is hanged. Bob Dell gave The Education of Hyman Kaplin, a Jewish gentleman who greatly admired Chorge Varshington and Abrarr.-Lincohen” (Abraham Lincoln). Jeanne Wal- ton represented the school with verse speaking, reading three pieces on Night,” and An Evening Prayer. In the county contest Barbara Kerr, Annette Dober, Bill Walton, and Beverly Lee entered. Barbara and Annette used the selections which they gave in the district contest. Bill Walton read My New Pink Suit, a very amusing description of his ruffled, gored, and tucked new suit, too becoming for words. Beverly Lee Gave the Treasurer's Report,” which was a very humorous rendition of a lady’s report of the condition of the Church treasury. Everyone enjoyed the preparations, and the judges of the preliminaries complained that they had a rather hard task making a decision. 65 1. Cokes are refreshing 4. Queen for a day 2. Lovely scenery 5. Hulc girls 3. Can’t you walk, Margie? 6. Those alumni ! ! ! 7. The old Ook 66 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET—1948 The 1948 Junior-Senior Banquet was held May 7th at the Legion Hall. The theme was that of a jungle, with flashy colored parrots and little brown monkeys hanging from each of the numerous palm trees. Upon entering the hall you were greeted by two very distinguished looking cannibals; and as you proceeded, there appeared the typical hut with a body boiling in a huge black pot. The center piece was a pool with live frogs and gold fish. Around the pool were birds and small animals, the entire scene having the appearance of a real jungle oasis. From the stage to the floor was a solid mass of green grass and large, colored orchids. Upon the stage was seated the orchestra of Eddie Randal, hailing from Saint Louis. Eileen Robinson was crowned our very gracious queen by the president of the Junior class, Bob Dell. We were favored with the song, Civilization,” sung by Bob Voshall, Bob Sidwell, Bob Dell, and Jack Williams. This song was carried through the whole affair as our memory verse. The dance was a very enjoyable feature of the evening, and the big majority of the students stayed until approximately midnight. 67 HOMECOMING All the students were busy-bodies the bright morning of October 29. The pupils of each class were preparing their floats for the Homecoming Parade. We kept our fingers crossed that rain would not find us. At 2:00 P.M. with the floats in order and no rain, the parade began. It was a large parade with the band, horses, bicycles, and thirteen floats. The award went to the Biology float. The Spanish float came in second place. The kick-off was at 8:00 P.M. After an exciting game, Pittsfield declared a victory over Carrollton. At the half our Saukee Indian, Beverly Lee gave a war-dance. Following the game our Homecoming Dance was held in the gymnasium, and we danced to the smooth orchestra of Tommy Rollins. To end a most memorable day was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, Miss Eileen Robinson. She was attended by two girls from each class. The senior attendants were Alice Jackson, and Donna Griffeth; juniors, Anita Dickerson and Marion leahr; sophomores, Pauline Niccum and Sue Hoover; freshmen, Mary Lou Aiken and Joan Williams. The train bearers were Barbara Rose Hammitt and Barbara Jane Allen. The crown bearer was Lee Charles Fisher. The Queen's court was made up of Senior girls, Mary Penstone, Margie Belle Losch, Greta Grammer, and Inez Sutton. Such a successful Homecoming is due greatly to the planning by the general committee, Mr. Brun-berg, David McClintock, Josephine Barton, and Mary Weinant. 69 70 HOMECOMING FLOATS—Top left to right: 1 Biology Root. 2. Spanish Float. 3 Music Float. 4. Horses in parade. 5. Queen's Root. 6. Mathematics Float. 7. Homemaking Float. 8. Bond in Review. 9. English Float. 10. Chemistry Float. 1 1. Grade Float. 12. Ag Float. 1 3. Jr. High Float. 14. Cheerleaders. 13. Commercial Root. Top Row: G. Meyers, G. Rhodes, L WHIiorm, B. Niebur, B. Dell, B. Sidwell, V. Freed, A. Willis, P. Gard, J. Vender Stoep; Second Row: C. A. Barber, J. Saylor, D. Grimes, M. Swanson, B. Lee, S. Hoover, C. McAnarney, J. Williams, A. Seybold; Third Row: F. Worthington, B. Williams, A. Jackson, L. Doyle, M. Kiser, A. Faris, A. Anderson, A. Dober, J. Dimmitt; Fourth Row: R. Zimmerman, M. Trautwein, M. B. Losch, I. Sutton, M. Penstone, R. Winter, J. Barton, B. Voshall, B. Hayden. ENTERTAINERS These students have taken part in programs for all school parties, pep-meetings, and formal dances. Also they have entertained by plays, piano, or orations. The following students have taken parts in plays—Gene Rhodes, Margie Belle Losch, Bob Niebur, Jackie Dimmitt, Bob Sidwell. Student Accompanists—Mary Penstone and Josephine Barton. Announcers—Arlene Faris, Bob Hayden, Annette Dober, Marilyn Kiser. Readings—Annette Dober, and Catherine McAnarney. Soloists—C. A. Barber, Beverly Lee, Marjorie Swanson, Glen Meyers, Frank Worthington, Joan Williams, Duska Grimes, Inez Sutton, and Alice Jackson. Humorous acts—Jack Williams, Bob Dell, Gene Rhodes, and Jackie Dimmitt. Pep meetings—Richard Zimmerman, Marjorie Trautwein, Virginia Freed, Janice Vender Stoep, Pat Gard, Anita Willis, Jean Saylor, Rozella Winters, Ann Seybold, Betty Williams, Bob Voshall, Pal Doyle, Marilyn Kiser, and Ann Anderson. The student body wishes to thank you for your co-operation and your talents. It has made the parties very enjoyable and we hope to see some of you back next year. 71 Jay Tobias wrote the thrilling mystery, Hobgoblin House, that the juniors presented November 1 9, as their class play. The twelve characters that kept the audience on the edge of their seats were: The villainous Darius Krupp, (Tracy Neese) the brave owner of Hobgoblin House; Aunt Pricilla, (Catherine McAnarney); her two nieces, Marion, (Duska Grimes), and Jill (Anita Dickerson); the girls’ boyfriends, Jack Loring (Lambert Hirsheimer), and Frank Harlow, (John Grisham); the colored gardener, (C. A. Barber); the colored cook, (Francis Hoover); the escaped maniac, Bluebeard Bronson, (Richard Zimmerman); the guard from the insane asylum, Bill Wilkins, (Bill Foster); and Patricia Arnold, (Eleanor Saylor). The action takes place in the living room of Hobgoblin House,” where weird and ghostly things happen. These strange phenomena were finally explained to the relief of all. The director that made the play a success was Miss Bueker. The crew that did their work behind the scenes were Lee Winston, J. C. Loyd, Eddie Austin, Bill McCarter, and J. W. Ellis, under the supervision of Mr. Rule. The student directors were Annette Dober and Billie Joyce Foote. The make-up was applied by Lureta Doyle. Again this year, the junior class and their sponsor, Miss McGuire, broke all previous records netting $325 from a total of $406. 72 The Kissing Link, a laughable farce in three smacking, fast moving acts, by Jay Tobias, was presented by the ’49ers on April 26. Its eleven characters who gave the audience an enjoyable evening were: Penelope Link (Penny), an ugly duckling who wants to be an author, (Inez Sutton); Mrs. Alicia Link, Penny’s stepmother, (Marilyn Kiser); Susan Piggot, a peppery cook, (Carolyn Dean); Johnny Miller, a breezy young college student, (Bob Voshall); Linda Link, Penny’s attractive half sister, (Margie Belle Losch); T. Jasper Jelks, Linda’s fiance, (Gene Rhodes); Miss Winona Wetherill, the implacable foe of kissing, (Annette Dober); Peter Wetherill, her long suffering nephew, (Bob Sidwell); Mrs. Ada Jones, Penny’s aunt from Nevada, (Barbara Kerr); Godfrey Gayheart, an ex-movie actor, who is Ada's fiance, (Bob Hayden); and X. Y. Zilch, a dumb private detective, (Bob Dell). This is a fast moving story of a girl who wanted to become an author, but who didn't have the emotional depth for her stories. To make her stories live, she decided to kiss every man in the house and write down her reactions. Learning the origin and history of osculation” kept everybody in stitches from beginning to end. The mystery of the stolen ring brought about many laughs, as the search for the culprit went on. The play was a great success under the untiring supervision of Miss Bueker, and student director, Donna Griffeth. Those who helped back stage were Mary Penstone, Donn Henry, and David McClintock. Skits were given between scenes of the play by Arlene Faris, Bob Niebur, Jack Williams, Jack Dimmitt, and Buddy Johnson. 73 Top to bottom: 1. Just look at those future seniors! 2. Something new has been added. 3. Are you interested? 4. Look at those jolly juniors. 5. Talk about couples??? 6. Casanova and Jean. 7. Our tall handsome ball player. 8. A ready steady. 9. Could that be that Grisham boy? 10. Oh! Those alumni! 1 1. What’s the matter, Torchie?? 12. The tall and the short of it. 74 TOP PICTURE—Top Row: D. Vender Stoep, J. Lashmett, D. Griffeth, S. Swanson; Second Row: D. Stark, D. Gwartney, M. Benson, L. Browning, W. Sallee, J. Saylor, R. Winter, M. Trautwein, A. Faris, M. Kiser, D. Yokem, M. Penstone, M. Losch; Third Row: M. Swanson, P. Johnson, H. Griffeth, J. Barton, A. Luster, S. Aucoin, J. Winner, A. Seybold, D. Saylor, M. Belford, J. Hubbard, K. Beatty; Fourth Row: D. Gleckler, J. Lowe, J. Leihr, A. Dober, O. Predmore, M. L. Akin, J. Gosnell, F. Daigh, N. Sloan, J. Williams, N. Bauer, H. Ryan, A. Williams; Fifth Row: B. L. Williams, H. Newman, L. Doyle, D. Long, E. Garner, B. Morrow, M. Seybold, C. Dean, A. Anderson, I. Sutton, E. Robinson, B. Kattelman. BOTTOM PICTURE—Top Row: N. Keys, B. Hickman, J. Vender Stoep, A. Payne, E. Brosie, D. Grimes, M. Weinant, A. Sittler, V. Freed; Second Row: A. Sowers, S. Runkle, D. Musgrave, N. Bartlett, C. Rupert, V. Ellison, M. Swanson, J. Sparks, D. Stark, D. Vender Stoep, N. Rugarber; Third Row: D. Totsch, P. Gard, C. Eagle, A. Howell, I. Chaplin, G. Gwartney, N. Doran, C. Dorsey, B. Kerr, J. Brickman, P. Niccum, M. Carrothers, S. Hoover; Fourth Row: R. Willsey, M. Bruce, B. Foote, C. McAnarney, F. Hoover, A. Dickerson, B. Woods, M. Leihr, P. Baughman, R. Stephens, G. Bradbury, R. Dawson; Fifth Row: Miss Harpole, (Sponsor), A. Willis, S. Plattner, A. Cox, A. Rose, B. Tipsword, B. Hull, B. Craigmiles, I. Hull, D. Fish, L. Criss, N. M. Smith. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT—AUCE JACKSON VICE PRESIDENT—DONNA GRIFFETH SECRETARY-TREASURER—SUE HOOVER The Pittsfield High School Girls’ Athletic Association is associated with the Illinois League of the High School Girls’ Athletic Association. It is an organization in which any girl of high school age may participate. The purpose of this association is to stimulate friendliness, cooperation, and better sportsmanship. As has been the custom for several years, the G.A.A. sold hot dogs at all home games. The Play Day in Milton in which we were asked to take part was a huge success. Bowling, ice skating, hiking, and many other activities filled the year's program. The Valentine Ball in February, with Charlie Brown’s Orchestra furnishing the music, was a lovely affair. Every girl in high school should belong to the Girls' Athletic Association. It is a worthwhile organization. 76 Du.kci Grimes, Jean Sparks, Ermadel Brosie CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders, Duska Grimes, a Junior, and Jean Sparks and Ermadel Brosie, Sophomores, were chosen by the student body soon after the beginning of school. They chose Miss McGuire as their sponsor. The cheerleaders lead the yells at games, and plan and have charge of the pep meetings. Duska, Jean, and Ermadel have done a splendid job promoting pep and enthusiasm during the games and at the pep meetings. Top Rowi S. Walk, E. Robinson, B. J. Williams; Second Row: A. Luster, M. Bruce, R. Willsey, A. Sittler, V. Freed, J. Brinkman, P. Niccum, M. Carrothers, T. Ballard, E. Ballard, G. Grammar, D. Kelly; Third Row: D. Long, A. Dober, A. Anderson, E. Sutton, L. Doyle, J. Saylor, E. Dickerson, M. Belford, J. Williams, E. Garner, B. Morrow, D. Blacketter; Fourth Row: W. Sallee, J. Hubbard, A. Sowers, D. Totsch, C. Eagle, P. Gard, A. Payne, G. Brokaw, D. Vender Stoep, D. Stark, M. Swanson, M. McKinney; Fifth Row: L. Browning, C. Rupert, C. Dean, A. Willis, S. Plattner, A. Cox, H. Newman, B. Kattelman, A. Williams, J. Lowe, S. Hoover, N. Sloan, D. Saylor; Sixth Row: A. Fans, B. Foote, F. Hoover, K. McAnarney, M. Losch, G. Rule, M. Penstone, M. Kiser, D. Yokem. M. Trautwein, R. Winter; Seventh Row: E. Brosie, J. Sparks, D. Grimes. 77 Back Row: D. Ferguion P. Mink, S. Smith, R. Sackett, B. Brace, D. D. Petty, C. Huntley, C. Musgrave, E. Gerard, D. Dell, D. Dober, E. Roads, R. McCulloch, G. Seybold, C. Loutzenhiser, J. Crawford, D. Simmons; Third Row: C. Dickerson, Coach Smith, M. Meyers, D. Ransom, B. By bee, J. Lynch, A. Cooper, B. Newman, G. Zumwalt, K. Smith, L. Hirsheimer, J. Grisham, G. Carter, C. Benson, B. Capps, C. Butler, J. Garner, Coach Lowe; Second Row: E. Austin, D. Hubbard, D. McCartney, J. Petty, J. Ducey, D. Stearns, R. Parks, D. Nighbert, C. A. Barber, J. Conkright, A. Chaplin, C. Ferguson, V. Moore, J. Williams, J. Ellis, R. Miller, Mgr., J. Dimmitt, Mgr.; Flr� t Row: G. Rhodes, O. Chaplin, J. Vertrees, B. Dell, V. Johnson, S. Peebles, D. Henry, R. Zimmerman, D. Beard, J. Collver, B. Hayden, B. Voshall, B. Sidwell, B. Niebur, B. Kattelman. FOOTBALL The 1948 team was one of the most successful P.H.S. ever had under the tutelage of our two coaches, Glen Smith and Carrol Lowe. Pittsfield was one of the top teams in the State. We not only won the I.V.C. championship, but our team was the first team in twenty-one years to go undefeated. Though we were plagued with injuries throughout the season, the reserves filled in and did an excellent job to help win our games. Pittsfield had one of the undefeated teams in the state, and in this group ranked fourth in total points scored. Only 20 points were scored against the fighting Indians all year, which made them one of the strongest defensive teams in this section of the country. Although fifteen lettermen will be lost by graduation, there will be seven returning lettermen to help make a strong foundation for next year’s team. This year’s outstanding team was one of which the student body and entire population of Pittsfield was proud. 78 FOOTBALL LETTERMEN BOB VOSHALL (Senior): Booze was a three letter man at end. He was good on defense and made some nice pass catches. BOB KATTELMAN (Senior): Bob was an outstanding half-back, lettering all four years. He was the leading scorer and was on the Illinois Valley All-Star team and received Honorable Mention in the state. BOB DELL (Senior): Bob was one of the best defensive men in the conference. Playing line backer, he really roughed things up. BOB NIEBUR (Senior): Mouse was the quarterback on the undefeated Saukees and proved himself to be a good signal caller. He will be missed next year. BOB SIDWELL (Senior): Sid played in only two games but proved to be a good man to have around. He alternated between quarterback and halfback, until he was injured in the Louisiana game. GENE RHODES (Senior): Gene was one of the roughest boys on the squad. He started the year playing guard, but at the end of the season he played some at fullback proving himself very capable of playing either place. JIM COLLVER (Senior): Tip played fullback and halfback on the Championship team, and did a nice job of running. BUDDY JOHNSON (Senior): Another rough boy, Jo Jo really liked to mix it up. He was first team guard on the All-Conference squad. BOB HAYDEN (Senior): Bob was a very handy man to have around. When the regulars were injured he was a very capable sub. DON HENRY (Senior): Another big boy who played his hardest all the time. Don played regularly at tackle for two years. JOHN VERTREES (Senior): Butch was another reserve who could always be counted on to do a good job. VINTON MOORE (Senior): Plagued by injuries until his last year, Buster really got in there and made the going rough for the opposition. DICK HUBBARD (Senior): This was Dick's first year out for football, and if he had come out his other years he would have really been a whiz. JACK WILLIAMS (Senior): Jack played halfback and quarterback after both regular quarterbacks were injured. The best passer on the squad, he was a great help to the team. OWEN CHAPLIN (Senior): Played halfback and was one of the leading ground gainers. He had lots of drive and determination. RICH ZIMMERMAN (Junior): Rich was end on the All-Conference team. He was outstanding on defense and an excellent pass catcher. DON BEARD (Junior): Don played tackle on this year's squad and did a good job of making the All-Conference team. STUART PEEBLES (Junior): Played center and guard and was a rough boy on defense. DAN McCARTNEY (Junior): A big boy who should really be a big help next year. CHARLES FERGUSON (Junior): A hard driving halfback who should really go places next year. DAVID NIGHBERT (Junior): A good defense man who will make the line strong next season. ANDY CHAPLIN (Sophomore): A big hard driving backfield man who will be lots of help in the next two years. O. CHAPLIN G. RHODES B. KATTELMAN B. VOSHALL B. NIEBUR R. ZIMMERMAN D. BEARD B. DELL D. HENRY S. PEEBLES R. MILLER C. DICKERSON J. DIMMITT (Managers) V. JOHNSON 80 COACHES LOWE AND SMITH B. SIDWELL B. HAYDEN J. COLLVER J. WILLIAMS D. HUBBARD J. VERTREES V. MOORE C. FERGUSON d. McCartney A. CHAPLIN D. NIGHBERT 81 Top Row: R. Ervin, D. Ferguson, B. Newman, K. Smith, G. Carter, J. Aiken, B. Blake, J. Coates, E. Doyle; Second Row: R. Smith, C. W. Losch, D. Dell, C. A. Barber, D. Grommer, R. McCulloch, J. W. Ellis, H. Roberts, K. Mixer; Third Row: Coach Lowe, H. Logan, C. Huntley, L. D. Pred-more, S. Peebles, B. Parks, R. Lacy, J. Grisham, J. Conkright, J. Petty, Coach Smith; Seated: J. Williams, B. Sidwell, B. Voshall, J. Collver, R. Zimmerman, D. Beard, B. Dell, B. Niebur. BASKETBALL The Pittsfield Saukee Indians enjoyed a successful basketball season during 1948-49. They had an impressive record of 15 wins and 6 losses. Many of these wins were over some very strong teams. In the Jacksonville Holiday Tournament, Pittsfield won the consolation trophy. Our Reserves accomplished one of the most sought for feats of a basketball team in going through the season undefeated. They afforded many thrilling finishes and many one sided exhibitions during the year. Most of the boys on the team are freshmen and sophomores, so the Pittsfield fans can look forward to the coming seasons with hope of many more fine teams. The Saukees were very successful in the tourna- ments of 1949. They defeated Milton, Griggsville and Winchester, to take the Regional Championship- Then in the Sectional, they defeated Cham-bersburg by the score of 50 to 40 and went into the finals against Quincy. Pittsfield had been beaten by Quincy twice in the regular season and were not rated to win in the third game. But the fighting Saukees set up an excellent defense the second half, and won over the Quincy Blue Devils 37-29. Therefore Pittsfield went to the State fcr the first time in 21 years, and were the first sectional winners since 1941. Pittsfield traveled to Champaign and was defeated by the hot-shooting Decatur team, with the score of 48-82. BASKETBALL SCORES Pittsfield . . 43 — Beardstown 40 here Pittsfield 42 — Roodhouse 24 there Pittsfield . 47 — Jacksonville 23 here Pittsfield. . 41 — New Canton. 22 there Pittsfield . 43 — Roodhouse 34 here Pittsfield . .52 — Notre Dame.... 41 here Pittsfield. 34 — Gillispie 51 there Pittsfield . 44 — Beardstown 49 there Pittsfield. 49 Peoria Woodruff 45 here Pittsfield . . . .50 — Quincy 57 here Pittsfield . . .24 — Hannibal 40 there Pittsfield . . . .100 — Barry 25 there Pittsfield . .. .57 — Griggsville 31 here Pittsfield . . . . .35 — Hannibal 31 here Pittsfield. . . . .59 — Jacksonville 30 there Pittsfield . 41 Notre Dame . . 33 there Pittsfield . .44 — Griggsville 41 there Pittsfield...50 — New Canton...........44 here Pittsfield...46 — Quincy...............54 there JACKSONVILLE TOURNAMENT Pittsfield.......39 — Routt................32 Pittsfield.......44 — Pawnee...............53 Pittsfield.......61 —Kincaid................33 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Pittsfield.......24 — Milton...............40 Pittsfield.......46 — Griggsville..........33 Pittsfield.......50 — Winchester...........44 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Pittsfield.......50 — Chambersburg.........40 Pittsfield.......37 — Quincy...............29 STATE TOURNAMENT Pittsfield........48 — Decatur...............82 82 83 1. Our Champs. 2. Good shot, Dell. 3. Make it, Zim. 4. Get that rebound. 5. Voshall hits again. 6. Beard rebounds. 7. Get that tip, boys. 8. Rich” tries a tip-in shot. 9. Ready to rebound. 10. Looks good. 1 1. Fancy twirlers. 1 2. Two more for our side. BASKETBALL LETTERMEN JACK WILLIAMS (Senior): A speedy little guard, who had a nice fake and was hot on long shots. BOB VOSHALL (Senior): A good shot, and a good faker who kept the defense guessing which way he was going next. JIM COLLVER (Senior): A good shot and rebounder, Tip will be missed next year. BOB DELL (Senior): The most consistent member on the team, could always be counted on to put out his best efforts. BOB SIDWELL (Senior): Bob got a late start on account of his football injury, but really proved to be lots of help with his tricky passes and good defensive work. DON BEARD (Junior): A good man to have when height was needed. He was a good rebounder and had a good shot. BOB NIEBUR (Senior): A good passer and dribbler, Mouse set up a lot of plays. He was also good on defense. RICH ZIMMERMAN (Junior): Rich was the tallest man on the squad and won many a game with his rebounds and tip-ins. 84 85 86 Back Row: D. Simmons, S. Smith, B. Newman, K. Mixer, R. Ervin, G. Carter, B. Blake, D. Bagby, E. Doyle; Middle Row: C. loutzenhiser, R. Lacy, J. Garroute, M. Myers, R. Harshman, J. Aiken, J. Conkright, J. Ellis, K. Smith, Coach Smith; Seated: C. Butler, G. Seybold, A. Laird, J. Rutledge, D. Beard, R. Zimmerman, B. Niebur, A. Chaplin, S. Peebles. TRACK The 1949 track squad is looking forward to a good season although there are only two returning lettermen. However, these two boys are capable of winning several events. There are a large number of freshmen and sophomore boys out and many of them look like future track stars. Coach Smith has scheduled track meets with the following towns: Hannibal and New Canton at Hannibal Rushville and Pittsfield at Pittsfield Mt. Sterling and Griggsville at Pittsfield Pike County Conference at Pittsfield Illinois Valley Conference at Roodhouse 87 88 1. Quincy didn't seem to like that shot, Bob. 2, Oh! Those selling salesmen! 3. Winners of the state farm degree. 4. An uptown pep meeting. 5. Future farmers of America! 6. A future farmer in action. 7. Play, boys Play Ml 89 1. Rodney Sockett. 2. Anna Belle Luster. 3. David Bagby. 4. Dorothy Long. 5. Your guess is as good as mine. 6. Betty Morrow. 7. Gene Rhodes. 8. Joan Lashmett. 9. Alice Reeder. 10. Neitha Bauer, Carolyn Eagle, Mildred Belford. 11. Ermadel Brosie. 12. Roger Stephens. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER: Wednesday, September 1, found many pupils coming toward old P.C.H.S., some for their first year and some for their last. (We just went until noon, getting acquainted with our new teachers and Superintendent and also obtained our assignments for the following day.) Monday, September 6, we had our first holiday, just when we were getting to like school. Friday, September 10, we played our first football game, with Jacksonville here, winning 53-7. Good! Very good! All of us now are beginning to settle down for a year of hard?? work. Friday, September 24, we played Louisiana here, winning 39-0. Our second victory. September's over, but just think what’s before us! Eight long months of struggling over books! OCTOBER: We started this month off with a bang, playing Roodhouse here, Friday, October 1, winning 20-0. Third Victory! Then too, October 1, was a notable day, for we had our second vacation on account of Teacher's Institute. Thursday, October 7, we played Greenfield, there, winning 33-0. Say, boys! We’re pretty good, for that’s our fourth victory. We also had our six week's exams. Of course we had all studied hard for them and made good grades. Friday, October 8, gave us our third vacation. This time the teachers went to Quincy for another institute. Wednesday, October 13, we got our report cards. Did any of you see tears streaming down the kids' faces? Friday, October 15, we played Pleasant Hill, there, in the afternoon, winning 39-0. Pretty good! That's our fifth victory. Friday, October 22, we played Jerseyville here, winning 7-6. Odch! Was that close! But it was our victory. Friday, October 29, we had our big day of fun, getting ready for the Homecoming Parade that afternoon. We had so many different floats running around that we could hardly tell which was which. We also had our big football game playing Carrollton, winning 32-0. Say, that's our seventh victory. We all went to the gym after the game to see the queen, Eileen Robinson, and to dance to the music of Tommy Rollin's orchestra of Louisiana. NOVEMBER: Friday, November 5, we played White Hall there. We won 25-7. Wednesday, November 10, was a very full day. In the morning the Griggsville Glee Club sang to us. Pretty songs, especially when we sang with them. That night we played Winchester there, winning 20-0. Well, fella's, you can't win anymore, because there just are no more to be won. Hurray! Thursday, November 11, there isn't any school. Boy, will those kids feel good! Friday, November 12, the Seniors had their class party. Did any of you kids have the stomach ache or aching feet? Tuesday, November 23, was the football banquet, with loads of good things to eat. Wednesday, November 24, was the end of the six weeks, also Thanksgiving vacation started. Did you kids have plenty of turkey and trimmings? Tuesday, November 30, we played our first basketball game. We played Beardstown here, and won 43-40. Pretty good, boys! But that's just the first one. DECEMBER: Friday, December 3, we played Roodhouse, there. We won 40-42, with three minutes overtime. Tuesday, December 5, we were dismissed the last two periods of the morning to go to the Grade School Operetta. Friday, December 10, we played Jacksonville here, winning 47-21. Hurray! Our third victory. Tuesday, December 14, we got out all afternoon to see Santa Claus but he didn’t come. It rained! Friday, December 17, we got out all afternoon to see Santa Claus again. Believe it or not he came. We also played New Canton at Rockport and won 41-22. Our fourth victory. Saturday, December 18, we played Roodhouse here, winning 43-39. Boy! We're good. Wednesday, December 22, we were dismissed at noon for Christmas vacation. No more school for a while. Hurray! JANUARY: Oh, dear! Is it really January 3, already? Well, if it is here we are plodding back to school after our nice Christmas vacation. Not (Continued on Page 121) 90 The annual staff of '49 wish to express their appreciation to the advertisers for their co-operation. May you attain success in your work, just as we hope we have been successful in this project—the 1949 SAUKEE!!! SCRANTONS • . • Where Lad Meets Dad Compliments of PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY George Fiddler, Agent Compliments of PITTSFIELD FLOWER SHOP Compliments of WANDA S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 432 MANNING MANNING Pittsfield, Illinois POULTRY • EGGS • FEEDS FURNITURE PLUMBING G W FURNITURE APPLIANCE STORE Pittsfield, Illinois HEATING 94 APPLIANCES WITH BEST WISHES HOME FURNISHERS INC. 115 W. WASHINGTON—PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS—PHONE 21 Pike County’s Largest Furniture Store Compliments of Best Wishes to the Class of '49 SPANGENBERG’S Red and White Food Store Gulf SERVICE Phone 127 Best Wishes to the Class of '49 BIDDLE DAIRY 24-Hour Heavy Duty Wrecker Service FINSON ADAMS GENERAL REPAIRING 95 Pittsfield, Illinois W. Washington Pittsfield, III. Pittsburgh Paints Look Better Longer CANNON’S PAINT STORE Pittsfield, III. Phone 231R Compliments of DRS. E. B. BERRY AND E. F. 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Congratulations to Class of 1949 PHILCO Famous for Quality the World Over Complete Line of Philco Appliances Guaranteed Service on All Makes Phone 350R YAEGER RADIO SERVICE MODERN ROOMS COURTEOUS SERVICE Hotel Parkway Bess and Cecil Ruyle, Owners Pittsfield, Illinois We re For You Graduates ... GOOD LUCK! Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Quality in Every Chick Roadview Hatchery G. Vonderstoep, Prop. Route 36 101 RUSSELL BAGBY BEST WISHES PIKE COUNTY DEMOCRAT TIMES HOME OF MONARCH FINER FOODS SINCE 1915 Greife’s Food Center Schimmel Schimmel ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Pittsfield, Illinois 102 BEST WISHES CAKE FLOUR M. D. King Milling Company MANUFACTURERS OF GOLDEN ROD FLOUR • CRYSTAL GEM CAKE MASTER KING AND GOLDEN ROD FEED JOHNNY’S CAFE JOHN L. GIARDINO, PROP. PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS PONTIAC • BUICK • G.M.C. FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES Zimmerman Bros. 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Jefferson Phone 316-M YOUR NOWADAYS NEWSPAPER SHAW’S Hardware and Appliances PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS The Pike County Republican HOTPOINT • Refrigerators • Water Heaters Ranges • Washers • Ironers • Irons GENERAL ELECTRIC • Fans • Radios • Sweepers Mazda Lamps • Small Appliances CIRCULATION-OVER 4,500 CARDINAL BONDED DIAMONDS County-Wide News Coverage FLOYD’S JEWELRY ELECTRONIC WATCH REPAIR ELGIN • BULOVA • CARDINAL 106 Compliments of RED AND WHITE STORE Griggsville, Illinois Compliments of PIKE THEATRE Griggsville, Illinois Compliments of BERGMAN PACKING COMPANY FINER BRAND MEATS AT YOUR FAVORITE MARKET Griggsville, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF Rushing Slaughter House CUSTOM BUTCHERING MEAT WRAPPED FOR DEEP FREEZE Griggsville, Illinois Compliments of TAYLOR WRECKING COMPANY Griggsville, Illinois Compliments of ACKLES AND LISTER Ackles Brand Sliced Fresh Apples Griggsville, Illinois JANIE Y.: I think this one will go well with my Gay Gibson dress. CAROLYN C.: How do you like our new Miss Glamour coats? BETTY W.: And I’d like this one to wear with my Maurice Original suit. 107 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 Compliments of ALDRICH DRUG STORE PITTSFIELD SHIPPERS Compliments of WILLIAMSON'S BAKERY R. A. KELLY OWNER Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATION STORE MERLE G. LEE Pittsfield, Illinois CAROLE KING DRESSES Sold Exclusively at this Store DAINTY DRESS SHOP 108 S P I E T H PORTRAIT and COMMERCIAL Miss Dell and Mr. Spieth talking over schedule for more Annual pictures 109 COMPLIMENTS OF GLENN R. COULTAS MOTORS PACKARD PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Best Wishes to Class of ’49 BROWN AND DIMMITT PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE CASH GROCERY DOYLE’S FEED STORE COMPLETE LINE OF 5 1 4 W. Washington Phone 435R KING'S FEED CLASS PROPHECY (Continued from Page 29) Jackson, Modelin Agency, down dere. Ah think ah'll take a peek inside. Why! Dere’s Dorothy Vander Stoep, Marjean Seybold, Phyllis Johnson, and Betty Lou Williams. Dey mus’ be models. Ah wunder who fashioned dot cuhtain over dere. Oh! neber mind. Marjean mus' be modelin a transparent swimmin suit. Guess ah’ll cruse by da new music hall where Josephine Barton plays da piano and da Griffeth sisters, Helen and Donna, do a rendition of the Flight of da Bumble Bee bah wiggling dere eahs. Ah also sees Bill Smith, da noted ventriloquist, wit his famous only livin dummy in da wuld, Harry Gleckler. Wha deres Greta Grammar and Mary Benson wid dere famous knife throwing act. Well, ah spect ah bettah hurry on, cause ah still got a few mo. Guess ah’ll flah thru de lobby. Well, ifn it aint Myron Leahr, da big sales executive, braggin to debutantes, Janie Young and Irene Hull, bout his salesmen. Blue Ridge Mountain salesman, Tip Collver, has jest sold some more Shmoos to da mountaineers. And did he say dat Jack (Griesidick) Williams has jest sold more refridgeratahs, to da Eskimoes, and Bill Manker jest sold anotha boatload of fur coats to da Cannibals of Afrika? Whew! Guess ah’ll finish off out at Club 99999' 2 , da famous Pittsfield night club, wheah da wulds top band am playin. Da Boobs', ah means Bob’s Quintet featuring Lips” Dell on da trombone, Amoeba Niebur on da Sax, Fingers” Kattle-man at da piano, Nitro Voshall on da drums, and Garbrial Sidwell at da trumpet. Ah guess ah can quit now, cause aftah seein Margie Belle Losch and Scharlene Swanson behind da bar, dat takes care of Whoops. Ah Almost fogot about David McClintock, da official money changer boy in da lounge. Boy, dis lounge am gettin too close to a suhtain warm spot, so ah's leavin. Ah gotta be shovelin' off. Good-bye For Now. no FEED AND FARM SUPPLIES PIKEC OUNTY SERVICE CO. PETROLEUM PLANT FOOD Pittsfield Klnderhook COMPLIMENTS OF Bob’s Lunch WEST WASHINGTON PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS DODGE AND PLYMOUTH BENSON MOTOR CO. SALES AND SERVICE 804 W. Washington St. Phone 803 Pittsfield, III. CONGRATULATIONS AWBREY REXALL DRUG PHONE 452R COMPLIMENTS OF MORTON’S LOCKER Pittsfield, Illinois • Phone 264 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS OF 1949 Stroheker-Richards D-X SERVICE STATION PHONE 97 OPEN 7 NITES A WEEK JACK’S RECREATION BOWLING AND DANCING 1 1 1 Compliments of PIKE CAFE MARSHALL’S 5-10-25C STORE 203 North Madison • Phone 223 Compliments of Compliments of MIKE’S SMOKE SHOP C. J. VOELKER, D.V.M. Community Gas Appliance Co. Refrigerators • Ranges • Heaters • Bottle Gas • Radios Phone 474 1 10 East Adams PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS BEST WISHES 49'S TIRES • BATTERIES • ACCESSORIES C. OWEN GROCERY ROBERTS 510 W. 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Phone 190-R ILLUSTRATE YOUR PRINTING MATTER WITH CUTS MADE BY Compliments of M and D MEAT MARKET Geo. F. and Geo. E. McGann CLAUSEN Photo Engraving Totsch’s Tire Station Company OUR TIRE AND BATTERY SERVICE IS COMPLETE PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS Pittsfield, Illinois 114 QUALITY CARS COUCH MOTOR COMPANY PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS KAISER FRAZER PHONE 392 Compliments of ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. Compliments of Roy Crabtree Truck Service DEALER IN HI-BRID FEEDS Pittsfield, Illinois Phone 327 LUMBER • BUILDING MATERIALS • COAL PIKE COUNTY COAL AND LUMBER CO. PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS The Best of Everything for the Builder Phone 15 Pittsfield, III. 115 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 COMPLIMENTS OF BILL’S RADIO SERVICE CARS •TRUCKS • TRACTORS LEATHERMAN MOTOR SALES AUTHORIZED WILLY'S DEALERS Wm. R. FORGY Phone 200 West Washington St. Pittsfield, Illinois Spangenberg and Perbix J. I. Case Farm Machinery Sales and Service Pittsfield, Illinois Phone! 32-J Benson Standard Service E. W. PETE” BENSON Pittsfield, Illinois Phone 12 116 CARDINAL INN Curb Service Famous for Fine Foods • Pittsfield, Illinois CLASS WILL—Continued from Page 30 I, Anna Belle Luster, do will and bequeath my smallness to Dixie Miller. I, William Manker, do will and bequeath my secret admirer to who ever wants her. I, Helen McCallister, do will and bequeath my interest in New Canton to Betty Kattelman. I, David McClintock, do will and bequeath my height to Abe Walton. I, Jessie McKee, do will and bequeath my blonde hair to Stella Mae Smith. I, Russell Miller, do will and bequeath my coal black curly hair to Jean Rose. I, Robert Moore, do will and bequeath my one-third interest in our car to no one at all. I, William Moore, do will and bequeath my crew cut to anyone that wants it. I, Vinton Moore, do will and bequeath my masculine physique to no one. I want to keep it. I, Robert Niebur, do will and bequeath, together with Jack Williams, our combined weight to Tubby Hirsheimer. I, John Nighbert, do will and bequeath my nickname Zombie to Eddie Austin. I, Maynard Nighbert, do will and bequeath my side burns to Charles Huntley. I, Eddie Owens, do will and bequeath my work in our store to my brother. I, Everett Pennock, do will and bequeath my bass horn to anyone who can handle the job. CLASS WILL — Continued from Page 1 17 1, Mary Penstone, do will and bequeath my glee club accompaniment to Sue Hoover and Beverly Lee. 1, Eugene Rhodes, do will and bequeath my way with women to Abe Walton. 1, John Sheppard, do will and bequeath my super intelligence, to Carl Benson. 1, Robert Sidwell, do will and bequeath my crutches to anyone who wants them. I’m through with them. 1, Eileen Robinson, do will and bequeath my Bob to—you better not try it. 1, George Smith, do will and bequeath my bashfulness to Bill Brace. 1, Ronald Ruble, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with my teachers to David Nighbert. 1, William Smith, do will and bequeath my jeep to no one. 1, Charlene Rupert, do will and bequeath my blonde tresses to Rosalie Willsey. 1, Marjean Seybold, do will and bequeath my ability to remember 'phone numbers to Genita Bradbury. 1, Roger Stephens, do will and bequeath my ability to make a mess in Chemistry class to Norman Noble. 1, Inez Sutton, do will and bequeath my vocal cords to Margie Swanson. PHONE 323 PHONE 30 CANNON’S ICE CREAM BAR NATION WIDE GROCERY Charles Seybold, Prop. AND MEATS SEE US FOR BULK ICE CREAM FOR PARTIES AND PICNICS Topmost • Red Robe • Manhattan BRANDS Best Wishes to Class of '49 65 YEARS OF SERVICE DONALD GIGER KIENTZLE SHOE STORE BOOKKEEPING SERVICE PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS PHONE 416-M 118 COMPLIMENTS OF THE FAMILY STORE CLASS WILL—Continued from Page 1 18 I, Wayne Taylor, do will and bequeath my cigars to anyone man enough to smoke them. I, Marjorie Trautwein, do will and bequeath my size 5' i shoe to Rich Zimmerman. I, Dorothy Vender Stoep, do will and bequeath my interest in P.C.H.S. to my sister. I, John Vertrees, do will and bequeath my red hair to Buster Craven. I, Robert Voshall, do will and bequeath my honorable nickname to Scott Smith. I, Shirley Walk, do will and bequeath my height and History book to Pat Gard. I, Mary Weinant, do will and bequeath my interest in the Navy to Reba Dawson. I, Betty J. Williams, do will and bequeath my ability to make chocolate, lime milkshakes to Richard Lacy. I, Betty L. Williams, do will and bequeath my figure??? to Dixie Miller. I, John Williams, do will and bequeath together with Bob Niebur, our combined weight to Tubby Hirsheimer. I, Rozella Winter, do will and bequeath my long black hair to Bette Hickman. I, Donna Yokem, do will and bequeath my nicknames to anyone who deserves them. I, Janie Young, do will and bequeath my ability to flirt to Betty Hull. 119 COMPLIMENTS OF JOST KIEFER PRINTING COMPANY QUINCY, ILLINOIS A COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICE CALENDAR (Continued from Page 90) much happened this week except Friday, Notre Dame played here and we won 51-41. Well, that's our sixth win. Saturday, January 8, we played Gillespie there, and got beat 34-51. Well, boys, you played a swell game, but I guess it was just their lucky night. Tuesday and Wednesday, January 11, and 12, we didn’t have to go to school because there was a bad ice storm. Also Wednesday we played Beardstown there, losing 44-49. We're slipping! Saturday, January 15, we played Peoria Woodruff, here, winning 49-45. Better, fellas. Our seventh victory. January 17 and 19, we had our semester exams. I wonder if we all pulled through all right, or if some of the seniors will be back next year. Friday, January 21, we played Quincy, here, losing 50-57. That’s our third loss. Isn't that awful? Saturday, January 22, we played Hannibal there, losing again 40-24. That's the fourth loss. Tuesday, January 25, we played Barry there, winning 102-25. What a score! That was the first in the history of Pittsfield High School that our team made such a score against another team. Our eighth victory. Thursday and Friday, January 27 and 28, we were dismissed on account of the bad weather. Also on January 27, we played Griggsville here, winning 57-31. That's our ninth victory with just four defeats. Monday, January 31, we didn't have to go to school because of the bad weather. FEBRUARY: Tuesday, February 1, Rah! Another vacation—Icy roads. Wednesday, February 2, back to school. Thursday, February 3, the G.A.A. and their annual formal dance. The gym was decorated in big red hearts, red and white crepe paper. There was a Real Orchestra. Friday, February 4, no school again. Teacher's Institute. Saturday, February 5, we played Hannibal here, winning 3 3-31. Thrilling game. Tuesday, February 8, Pittsfield met Jacksonville there, winning 59-30. Hurrah! Friday, February 11, Notre Dame fell before Pittsfield 41-33. Rah, rah, rah!! Tuesday, February 15, we played Griggsville there, scoring 44-41. Ouch! Tuesday and Wednesday, February 15 and 16, we got to hear the contestants for the Speech Contest. Friday, February 18, the F.H.A. and F.F.A. had a Martha Washington dance. There were many in cute costumes. Saturday, February 19, we played New Canton here, winning 59-44. That's our fourteenth victory with just four losses. We’re very proud of these victories. Wednesday, February 23, the men teachers of P.C.H.S. played the teachers of Griggsville. Griggsville beat us 48-38. The teachers were all so stiff the next day they could hardly walk. Friday, February 25, we met Quincy there, losing 46-54. Too bad when that was our last game of the season! That makes fourteen victories and five defeats. MARCH: Wednesday, March 2, we played Griggsville in the second game of the Regional tournament, winning 46-33. Friday, March 4, we played the last and final game of the Regional tournament, beating Winchester 50-44. That makes us the Regional champs. March 9 to 11 found P.H.S. gym again the scene of battle with the Sectional tournament games. On March 9, Pittsfield beat Chambersburg 50-40. On March 10, Quincy won over Rushville 36-35. On March 11, Pittsfield beat Quincy 37-29. This was the first time since 1921 that Pittsfield has gone to the State finals. Thursday, March 17, we were dismissed from school to go to the state tournament at Champaign. We played Decatur, losing 48-82. Even if we did get beat we can say that we were as good as the team in 1921. Saturday, March 19, the F.H.A. Rally was held at Pittsfield. There were many interesting things going on and we had lots of fun. Tuesday, March 22, the Prairie Pioneers of Jacksonville played in the gym. The F.F.A. sponsored this entertainment. Their program was enjoyed by all who attended. Thursday, March 24, the Hobby show, sponsored by the Band, was presented in the gym. There were many colorful and interesting displays. Friday, March 25, all the Juniors and Seniors in the high schools in Unit 10 met at P.H.S. and talked with teachers and professors from the different colleges and other professions to help them decide on their careers. EDITOR'S LAST WORD The excellent co-operation of the Saukee Staff and the outstanding patience and leadership of our advisers, are the contributing factors that have made the compiling of this book a pleasure. Miss Dell is the heart that keeps the Staff ticking and somehow always turns out a good yearbook. Much credit is also due Mrs. Wheeler who gave unsparingly of her time. We have all enjoyed working on the Annual and hope that you readers will like our ’49 Saukee. BARBARA KERR 122 .