Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1953 volume:

F 1 THE VOLUME SAUK I F T E E N E E PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS GRETA WILLIAMSON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MARGARET KNIPMEYER, ASSOCIATE EDITOR ADVISERS MISS DELL MR. WINTER OUR PURPOSE IN PUBLISHING THIS BOOK WE HOPE TO CREATE A SOLID ROCK TO WHICH YOU MAY COME FOR A GLANCE INTO THE PAST, INTO YOUR HAPPY DAYS, AT P.H.S. WE SINCERELY HOPE YOU GET AS MUCH ENJOYMENT FROM THIS, THE 1953 SAUKEE , AS WE GOT FROM WORKING ON IT. WE, THE SENIORS OF '53, HOPE THAT YOUR MEMORIES OF P.H.S. ARE AS PLEASANT AS OURS. DEDICATION FOR YOUR CHEERFUL SMILE, YOUR NEVER-ENDING PATIENCE, YOUR EVER-READY COUNSEL, YOUR SUPERB GUIDANCE, YOUR OUTSTANDING WORK WITH THE SENIOR CLASSES AND THE NATIONAL SOCIETY, YOUR EXCELLENT TEACHING, AND YOUR CLUTTERED DESK, WE DEDICATE TO YOU, MISS BLAEUER, THE FIFTEENTH VOLUME OF THE SAUKEE” BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 ... WE ARE SORRY YOU ARE LEAVING. WE KNOW YOU WILL BE SINCERELY MISSED. ANNUAL STAFF EDITOR Greta Williamson ASSOCIATE EDITOR Margaret Knipmeyer BUSINESS MANAGERS Colleen Mink and Neal Chamberlain SENIOR EDITORS Lois Winter and John Metternich ART EDITORS Bob Litvan and Mary Carnes SPORTS EDITORS Bill Ducey (football and basketball), Jr. Totsch (basketball), and John Swearingen (baseball) SNAPSHOT EDITORS Phyllis Smith and Rosemary Graves MUSIC EDITORS Nellie Thomas (Glee Club and Mixed Chorus) and Judy Criss (band) ACTIVITY EDITORS Betty Caton and Pat Paxton CLASS EDITORS Evaline Buddemeyer and Cdtherine Smith TYPISTS Glenna Yelliott and Betty Lacy BUSINESS STAFF Tom Fitzpatrick, Dick Fish, Rod Sanderson, Larry Hemphill, and Carroll Arnold ADVISERS Miss Nellie Dell and Mr. Eugene Winter MR. METTERNICH Everyone who knows our principal, Mr. Metternich, appreciates his untiring efforts to make Pittsfield High School a better place. His patience, helpfulness, understanding, and interest have done much to make him an outstanding personality around school. Under his supervision the Student Council has become a very important functioning organization in Pittsfield High School. We thank you, Mr. Metternich, for your outstanding leadership. BOARD OF EDUCATION We wish to give credit to Mr. Voshall, superintendent of School Unit No. 10, and the board who have kept this educational machine running smoothly, though many problems have arisen. So to you, the board of education, we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your wonderful work in helping make it possible for our students to face the life ahead with greater confidence. Wade Grimes, Edgar Richards, Supt. J. H. Voshall, Ronald Sidwell, Dean Sneeden, Virgil Parks, Arthur Browning, Clyde Holloway. FACULTY MARY BLAEUER, M.A. History, Spanish; Assistant Principal; Spanish Club Sponsor; Hall Monitors; Senior Class Adviser; National Honor Society Sponsor; University of Illinois, University of Colorado, University of Chicago, University of Indiana. ELDEN FESLER, B.A. Physics, General Chemistry, Business Arithmetic; Visual Education; Culver-Stockton College. DAVID BRUNBERG, M.S. Band, Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Instrumental Music in East Building; Camera Club Sponsor; Northeast Missouri Teachers’ College, University of Indiana. CHARLES FISHER, M.E. Agriculture, Farm Mechanics; F.F.A. Sponsor; Veteran Instructor; University of Illinois. LORENA BUEKER, B.S. General Science, Biology, Library; Dramatics Sponsor; Warrensburg Teachers' College, University of California, University of Missouri, University of Colorado. HELEN HARMAN, B.A. English, Speech; Pep Club Sponsor; MacMurray College, University of Colorado, University of Wisconsin. NELLIE DELL, M.S. Mathematics; Saukee Yearbook Adviser; Western Illinois State College, Illinois Normal University, University of Illinois. GLADYS HARPOLE, B.E. Sophomore English, Girls' Physical Education; G.A.A. Sponsor; Sophomore Class Adviser; Western Illinois State College. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FROM LEWIS MOTOR CO. FACULTY MARJORIE LIPPINCOTT, B.S. Homemaking; F.H.A. Sponsor; Western Illinois State College, University of Illinois. GLENN SMITH, B.S. General Science, Boy’s Physical Education; Athletic Coach; University of Missouri, University of Illinois. MARGARET MEYER, B.E. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Secretarial Office Practice; Sponsor of Saukee Scoops; Assistant Sponsor of Junior Class; Western Illinois State College, University of Iowa. EUGENE WINTER, M.S. Business Education Instructor; Camera Club Assistant Sponsor; Assistant Yearbook Adviser; Freed-Hardeman Christian College, San Diego State College, Abilene Christian College, Western Illinois State College. GRACE IRICK High School Secretary; University of Illinois, Gem City Business College. ANN SEYBOLD Secretary to Principal. CONGRATULATIONS FROM GREIFE’S FOOD CENTER, SINCE 1915 MELVIN KUETHE, M.S. MARY M. McGUIRE, M.S. English, Junior Class Adviser; University of Illinois. Sociology, World History, Citizenship, Civics; Freshman Class Adviser; Driver's Education; Assistant Coach, Illinois State Normal University, University of Missouri MR. ROWE To you, Mr. Rowe, we wish to express our thanks for the many years of faithful service you have rendered Pittsfield High School. We know that many, many times we have taxed your patience to the fullest with our childish pranks. Because of your good nature, you stayed late many nights, so we could have parties after ball games. We want to thank you, Lewe Rowe, and we are sorry you have left P.H.S. We’ll miss you. FAREWELL TO DEAR OLD PITTSFIELD Or should I say, Until we meet again ? No one could have lived in the friendly city of Pittsfield for the greater part of twenty-three years and leave it without regretting to do so. Add to the friendliness of the city, the daily contacts with hundreds of attractive and interesting students and understanding co-operative and helpful members of the Faculty, one must say merely, Until we meet again” and not Farewell . To the Faculty members I can sincerely say as Lord Chatham of England said about that immortal body of men who drew up our Constitution in 1787, You have no equal and you will have no superior. To the Juniors who have been in my class during the past three years, I wish to say, as I judge the other Juniors by you, I regret that I can not remain and guide you through American History. To my fourth and eighth hour study halls, which contained practically all of the Sophomores, may I say if you conduct yourself in the future study halls as you have in these two during the past year, all teachers will enjoy their study halls with you present. To the Freshmen: remember please, next year when you have advanced to the status of Sophomores, treat those new little Freshmen as you would like to have been treated—not as you were. I shall miss you too. Last but by no means least, Senior Class of '53. All that I have said in the past year I have meant. You have truly been a wonderful class. I shall never forget your kindness, thoughtfulness, industry and co-operation. Above all I shall ever cherish those little chats we had before school started in the morning and noon. If you work as diligently and keep as interested in your future work as you have in my history classes, then my wish for you will be fulfilled. That wish is that you will become engaged in the work for which you are best fitted and which you will enjoy the most. The work that will help you to enjoy life thoroughly with those in whom you are interested. Yes, I shall see you again, perhaps, who knows, at the laying of the corner stone of our new school building. I leave with a song in my heart, a song that is composed of the many, many memories which each and every one of you has contributed. Until we meet again. Your Friend and Well Wisher, M.G.B. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENTSECRETARY TREASURER— WITHOUT A DOUBT by Vada Cardiff When we were Freshmen—young and green, (The most hopeless class you've ever seen,) Upper classmen slapped each other on the back, And said, Did we use to look like that? WITHOUT A DOUBT!! Will we miss the teachers straight and tall? Will we miss the clamoring study hall? Will we miss the ball games—good or bad? When we graduate will we be sad? WITHOUT A DOUBT!! When we are gone will you be sad. That you've lost the best class you've ever had? On Homecoming will you rejoice, To see our faces, to hear our voice? WE DOUBT IT!! When you walk down the hall and see, The pictures of the Class of '53, Will you look up and say with a tear, Gee, we wish that they were still here”? WE DOUBT IT!! But in spite of all these discouraging facts, There is just one thing we want to ask. If a mangy bum you do see, Slip him a buck—he's from the Class of '53! WITHOUT A DOUBT!! -DON DOYLE -JOHN SWEARINGEN -DICK FRAZIER MARION YOKEM 10 COMPLIMENTS OF PIKE COUNTY DEMOCRAT TIMES SENIORS CARROLL ARNOLD Somebody loves Me Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science, Mathematics Annual Staff 4, Student Council 1, National Honor Society 3-4, Music Contest 1. New London High School 1, Hannibal High School 2. EVALINE MARIE BUDDEMEYER G.l. Jane Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Mathematics Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 2-3, Editor 3, National Honor Society 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, President 4, Spanish Club 3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3, Junior Class Play 3. MARY CARNES leave Her to Heaven Majors: English, Physical Science, Social Science Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 1-2-3, National Honor Society 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, G.A.A. 1-2-3, Pep Club 2-3, Junior Class Play 3. BETTY CATON Harem Girl Majors: English, Social Science Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 1-2-3, Hall Monitors 2, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2, G.A.A. 2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3, Citizenship Club 1, Junior Class Play 3. Willome Springs, Mo., High School DICKIE LEE BILLINGS A Girl In Every Port” Majors: Physical Science, English, Social Science Student Council 2, Saukee Scoops 3, Student Projectionists 3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3, Class Officer 2-3. VADA JEAN CARDIFF The Bad and the Beautiful” Major: English Minors: Social Science, Fhysical Science Suokee Scoops 2-3-4, Editor 4, F. H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 1-3-4, Glee Club 1-3, Mixed Chorus 2-4, G. A.A. 2-3-4, Pep Club 3, Cheerleader 3-4, Speech Contest 3-4, Jtnior Class Play 3. JIM CARROLL Quit school. Naval Reserves. NEAL CHAMBERLAIN Yankee Buccaneer Majors: English, Mathematics, Fhysical Science Annual Staff 4, National Honor Society 3-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Student Projectionists 4, Mixed Chorus 1-3-4, Track 3-4 Junior Class Play 3. 11 BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1953-SPIETH STUDIO, YOUR SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER SENIORS CAROL COOK My Man and I Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics, Latin Saukee Scoops 3-4, Hall Monitors 1-2, National Honor Society, 3-4 Latin Club 1-2, Spanish Club 3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4. Pep Club 2-3, Cheerleader 3-4, Music Contest 2-3-4, Speech Contest 3-4, Junior Class Play 3. JUDY CRISS Our Miss Brooks Majors: Social Science, English Minor: Physical Science Annual Staff 4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Band 2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3. CHARLES DANIELS Brave Warrior Majors: English, Physical Science, Social Science Student Projectionists 3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1. MARIAN E. DUFF Havana Rose Major: English Minor: Physical Science Librarians 3-4, Hall Monitors 3, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2, Pep Club 2-3, Junior Class Play 3. MARY ELLEN COOK Never Take No for on Answer Major: English Minors: Social Science, Physical Science Saukee Scoops 2-3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 3-4, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 2-3-4, Band 3-4, G.A.A. 3, Pep Club 1-2-3, Cheerleader 1, Speech Contest 3, Junior Class Play 3. DONALD DOYLE Captain Horatio Hornblower Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Mathematics F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Football 2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3, Class Officer 4. WILLIAM VINCENT DUCEY Framed Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Social Science Annual Staff 4, Hall Monitors 1, Notional Honor Society 3-4, President 4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, President 3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Student Projectionists 3, Football 1-2-3-4, Baseball 4, Junior Class Play 3. SALLY FERGUSON This Woman is Dangerous Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Mathematics Student Council 3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 3, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 1-4, Mixed Chorus 2, G.A.A. 1, Pep Club 1-2-3, Cheerleader 4, Junior Class Play 3, Class Officer 2. 12 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GRADUATES—MAIN THE JEWELER SENIORS RICHARD L. FISH The Hoodlum Majors: English, Social Science Minor: Physical Science Annual Staff 4, F.F.A. 1-2-3, Track 4. BARBARA FOSTER 'Til See You in My Dreams” Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Mathematics, Physical Science Librarians 2, Mt. Sterling 1-2-3. ALFRED FULLER Life of Riley Majors: English, Physical Science, Mathematics, Social Science Football 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2. GEORGE WILLIAM GRATTON The Last Musketeer” Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Mathematics, Physical Science TOM FITZPATRICK The Stooge Majors: English, Physical Science Annual Staff 4, F.F.A. 1-2-3, Baseball 3-4. RICHARD FRAZIER Fearless Fagon Majors: Physical Science, English Minors: Social Science, Mathematics Latin Club 1, Spanish Club 3, Dramatic Club 3, Football 1-3-4, Basketball 1-3-4, Junior Class Play 3, Class Officer 2-3-4. CLINTON GOODIN Just for You Majors: English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social Science Minor: Spanish’ Student Council 2, National Honor Society 3-4, Spanish Club 3, Football 1-2-3-4, Daseball 2-3-4, Track 1, Class Officer 3. ROSEMARY GRAVES Meet Me at the Fair” Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Mathematics Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 3, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4, C A.A. 1-2-3-4. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1953—KIENTZLE SHOE STORE 13 DORA GRAY 'Toast of the Town SENIORS Major: English Minors: Social Science, Physical Science Hall Monitors 1-3, F.H.A. 1-2, Glee Club 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2. RONALD W. HARPOLE Plymouth Adventure Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science Student Council 1, Saukee Scoops 4, Mixed Chorus 1, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-3-4, Baseball 1. NeL o Community High School. JUNE HAYDEN Affair in Trinidad Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2. DONALD HILLMAN Sound Off Majors: Eng'ish, Social Science Minor: Physical Science Football 1-2, Basketball 1-2, Track 1-2, Baseball 1-2. RICHARD HALL The Tall Man Majors: English, Physical Science Hall Monitors 1-2-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4. Class Officer 1. DONALD HAYDEN Jet Job- Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Spanish, Mathematics, Physical Science Mixed Chorus 1-2-4, Football Mgr. 3-4, Basketball Mgr. 3-4, Track Mgr. 3-4. LARRY L. HEMPHILL The Quiet Man Majors: Mathematics, Physical Science, English Annual Staff 4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Track 4. SANDRA JENNINGS No Holds Barred Major: English Minor: Social Science Hall Monitors 4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2, G.A.A. 3-4, Pep Club 4. Arlington High and Griggsville High. 14 THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY SPIETH STUDIO SENIORS CARLA JONES DOYLE The Marrying Kind Major: English Quit school Hall Monitors 3, F.H.A. 1-2-3, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 2-3, Twirler 1-2-3, G.A.A. 1-3, Pep Club 2-3, Junior Class Play 3. MARGARET KNIPMEYER My Little Margie Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics, Latin Annual Staff 4, Student Council 4, Latin Club 1-2, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3, National Honor Society 3-4. ROBERT LITVAN Mr. Peepers Majors: Mathematics, English, Physical Science Minors: Foreign Language, Social Science Annual Staff 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Latin Club 1-2, Dramatic Club 3-4, Camera Club 3, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3, Band 2-3-4, Track 3-4, Junior Class Play 3. COLLEEN MINK The Golden Hawk Major: English Minors: Spanish, Mathematics, Social Science, Physical Science Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 1-2-3, National Honor Society 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, G.A.A. 1-2-3, Pep Club 2-3, Junior Class Play 3. BURDETTE KELLER Bronco Buster Majors: Physical Science, English Minors: Mathematics, Social Science F.F.A. 1-3, Football 3-4. West Pike High School 1-2. ELIZABETH L. LACY Pony Soldier Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Mathematics Annual Staff 4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 1, Dramatic Club 3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3. JOHN METTERNICH That's My Boy Majors: English, Mathematics, Physical Science Minor: Latin Annual Stoff 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Latin Club 1-2, Dramatic Club 3-4, Camera Club 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2, Basketball 1-2, Speech Contest 3-4, Junior Class Play 3, Class Officer 1. MERVYN DALE MOORE Hurricane Smith Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-4, Dramatic Club 3, Camera Club 3, Band 2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS-SPIETH STUDIO, YOUR SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER 15 SENIORS RICHARD NEAL MOTLEY Lavender Hill Mob Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Mathematics F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4. DENNIS NEESE The Clown Majors: English, Physical Science National Honor Society 3-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Student Projectionists 4, Junior Class Play 3. PAT PAXTON Million Dollar Mermaid Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics, Latin Student Council 1-2-3-4, President 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Latin Club 1-2, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3, Music Contest 1-2-3, Junior Class Play 3. RICHARD RUBLE Toughest Man in Arizona Majors: English, Social Science Minor: Physical Science Football 1-2, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4. ELLA LUCILLE MYERS The Iron Mistress Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics, Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 4, Glee Club 2-3-4. JO ANNE ODE Because of You Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics, Language Saukee Scoops 4, Dramatic Club 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Speech Club 1-2-3, Future Teachers Club 2, Future Nurses Club 3. Jacksonville High School 1-2-3. DON ALAN REEL Everything I Have is Your’s Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4. RODERICK SANDERSON Hans Christian Anderson Major: English Annual Staff 4, F.F.A. 1-2-3, Football 1-2. 16 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS—RICHARDS’ D. X. SERVICE SENIORS DONALD SAYLOR Mississippi Gambler Major: English Minors: Spanish, Social Science Saukee Scoops 2-3, Hall Monitors 3-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Music Contest 1. MARY CATHERINE SMITH Look Who’s Laughing Majors: English, Social Science Annual Staff 4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 1, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3, Junior Class Play 3. LOWELL WAYNE SPARKS Dragnet Majors: English, Physical Science Student Projectionists 3. CAROL SWETTENHAM Howdy Doody Majors: English, Social Science Minor: Physical Science Saukee Scoops 4, Hall Monitors 1-3, Latin Club 1, Dramatic Club 4, Mixed Chorus 1, G.A.A. 4. Alton Senior High School 1-2-3. SHIRLEY ANNE SIGLER This is the Life Major: English, Physical Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3, Glee Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-3-4, Pep Club 2-3, Junior Class Play 3. PHYLLIS SMITH Something for the Birds Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Social Science Annual Staff 4, Student Council 1, Librarians 3, National Honor Society 3-4, F. H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, G. A.A. 1-2-3, Pep Club 3, Junior Class Play 3. JOHN R. SWEARINGEN Great Missouri Raid Majors: English, Mathematics, Fhysical Science, Social Science Annual Staff 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3, Football 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Music Contest 1, Junior Class Play 3, Class Officer 4. Knob Noster High School. JANICE SWETTENHAM I Want You Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Mathematics, Physical Science Hall Monitors 1-4, F.H.A. 4, Latin Club 1, Dramatic Club 4, President 4, G.A.A. 4. Alton Senior High School 1-2-3. BEST WISHES SENIORS—WIMPY’S DRIVE-IN 17 SENIORS NELLIE THOMAS Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie Majors: Eng’ish, Social Science, Physical Science Annual Staff 4, National Honor Society 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 3, Glee Club 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4. GEORGE TOTSCH, JR. Anything Can Happen Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Spanish, Social Science Annual Staff 4, Librarians 1-2, National Honor Society 3-4, F.F.A. 1, Spanish Club 3, Dramatic Club 3-4, Student Projectionists 1-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3, Junior Class Play 3, Class Officer 3. DAVID WILLIAMS The World in His Arms Majors: English, Physical Science, Social Science Saukee Scoops 2-3, Hall Monitors 3, Student Projectionists 3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Junior Class Play 3. LULA GRACE WILLIS Monkey Business Major: English Minor: Social Science Librarians 2-3-4, Hall Monitors 2-3, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3. LOIS MARIE THRASHER My Friend Irma Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics, Latin, Spanish Saukee Scoops 3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Latin Club 1-2, Spanish Club 3, Glee Club 1-2, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 3, Junior Class Play 3. WAYLAND WILLARD Something to Live For Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science Student Council 3, F.F.A. 1 -2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4. GRETA LUCILE WILLIAMSON The Fabulous Senorita Majors: English, Mathematics Minors: Spanish, Physical Science Annual Staff 4, Editor, National Honor Society 3-4, Spanish Club 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3, Music Contest 1-2-3, Junior Class Play 3. LOIS ANNE WINTER With a Song in My Heart” Major: English Minors: Mathematics, Physical Science Annual Staff 4, National Honor Society 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic 3-4, Glee Club 2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-4, Pep Club 2, Music Contest 2-4, Junior Class Play 3. 18 BEST WISHES FROM YAEGAR’S PHILCO HOME APPLIANCES SENIORS BETTY LOU WRIGHT The Desperate Search’ Majors: English, Physical Science Minor: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Giee Club 2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4. MARION YOKEM Wyoming Roundup Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 4. GLENNA YELLIOTT Love is Better Than Ever Major: English Minor: Social Science Annual Staff 4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Dramatic Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-3-4. WAYNE BAUGHMAN Because You're Mine Major: English Minor: Physical Science F.F.A. 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 3, Speech Contest 4. CONGRATULATIONS FROM SPIETH STUDIO, YOUR SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER 19 SENIOR ACTIVITIES 20 GOOD LUCK SENIORS—CLARK AND ZOE THEATRES JOHN METTERNICH—John is well known and appreciated by the students and teachers of P.H.S. He has been outstanding in his work with the Annual Staff, Dramatic Club, National Honor Society, and Band. His pleasant ways and friendly smile will be remembered by all of us. COLLEEN MINK — Colleen is an outstanding personality around school and deserving of this award. She is friendly and courteous to everyone and studious in the classroom. Her activity in Dramatic club. Annual Staff and National Honor Society has been appreciated. Many friends will remember her with delight in the years to come for her bright smile and ever ready aid. Senior Citizenship Awards The Senior Class this year chose Colleen Mink and John Metternich as the D.A.R. and S.A.R. award winners. Evaline Buddemeyer and Neal Chamberlain were chosen for the Danforth Foundation Awards. EVALINE BUDDEMEYER—Evaline will be remembered for her capability as president of F.H.A. and her work on the Annual Staff and National Honor Society. Her cheerful smile and general disposition will make her long remembered in the hearts of her classmates. NEAL CHAMBERLAIN —Neal has been very dependable in his work with the Annual Staff, National Honor Society and Dramatic Club. His pleasing personality and helpful ways have been much appreciated by all who were associated with him. 21 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR We entered P.H.S. in September, 1949 as a class of eighty-five green Freshmen. After several days of getting lost and finding ourselves in the wrong classes, we finally got into the routine of our new school. Initiation day was a very memorable day of our Freshman year. With the guidance of our sponsor, Mr. Fesler, our first class election was held. We elected John Metternich as president; Tom McCarter as Vice President; and Richard Hall as Secretary-Treasurer. Patsy Paxton, Phyllis Smith, and Morris Predmore were chosen to represent us on the Student Council. SOPHOMORE YEAR We held our own in 1950 by entering again with eighty-five sophomores. As our class officers, we elected: President, Sally Ferguson; Vice President, Richard Frazier; Secretary-Treasurer, Dick Billings. Our Student Council members were Patsy Paxton, Dick Billings, and Clinton Goodin. Our ever patient sponsor was Miss Harpole. JUNIOR YEAR 1951, and at last we were upper classmen, although there were only seventy-three of us left. At the beginning of the year we elected as our class officers: President, Dick Billings; Vice President, George Totsch; Secretary, Clinton Goodin; Treasurer, Richard Frazier. Student Coun- cil members chosen were Patsy Paxton, Wayland Willard, and Sally Ferguson. Our Junior Play, Teen Time was presented on November 16, under the direction of Miss Bueker. Later an original play, Frosty to the Rescue ’ was presented to the lower grades. Proceeds from these plays were used to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet. With the leadership of our sponsor. Miss McGuire, we presented a very beautiful banquet centered around the theme Show Boat. SENIOR YEAR At last we are Seniors, 66 in number. Our class officers are: President, Don Doyle; Vice President, John Swearingen; Secretary, Richard Frazier; Treasurer, Marion Yokem. Senior Student Council members are John Swearingen, Sally Ferguson, Margaret Knipmeyer, and Patsy Paxton, who is President of the Council. Robert Cook, Asa McCartney, and LeRoy Coultas, veterans, and Mary Sackett, who plans to go to nurses training will receive their diplomas with us. Now that our High School days are over we are sad at leaving, but we are looking forward to many happy days in the future. We very sincerely thank our sponsor. Miss Blaeuer for her help and encouragement and also all the other faculty members who have been very kind and thoughtful. We wish to you, underclassmen, as many good times as we have experienced during our High School years. 22 CLASS WILL I, Miss Blaeuer, do will and bequeath all of the thousand and one extras” on my desk and in my room to any faculty member who wishes to take them over. I, Carroll Arnold, do will and bequeath the ability to get good grades to my brother Ralph. I, Wayne Baughman, do will and bequeath upon this day of February 9, 1953, to Betty McKenna success and future happiness for the years ahead. I, Dick Billings, do will and bequeath my four Roses to Bill Harter, and my poor old Grandad to Red Doyle. May he rest in ???? I, Evaline Buddemeyer, do will and bequeath my slow and careful driving to George Ann Sapp. I, Vada Jean Cardiff, do will and bequeath being of sound mind??? my ability to Find ’em, Fool ’em and Love 'em Along to no one — I'm not through using it. I, Mary Roberta Carnes, do will and bequeath my National Honor Society pin to my brother, Charles Carnes. I, Betty Caton, do will and bequeath my place on the floor of the Baylis bus to Dolores Reinhardt. I, Neal Chamberlain, do will and bequeath my ability to keep from having a nicotine fit to Keith Hembrough. I, Carol Cook, do will and bequeath my loath of two-toned hair to Ann Aldrich. I, Mary Ellen Cook, do will and bequeath my baby blue eyes to Mr. Kuethe. I, Judy Criss, do will and bequeath my locker 209 and pin up girl to Nancy Pennock. I, Charles Daniels, do will and bequeath my belief that the Democrats shall win the 1956 election to all former Republicans. I, Don Doyle, do will and bequeath my white bucks to A. D. Bauer. I, Bill Ducey, do will and bequeath my ability to get to American History five minutes late to Duke Bauer. I, Marian Duff, do will and bequeath to Vivian Howland my worn out gym shoes. I, Sally Ferguson, do will and bequeath my nonsmoking, non-drinking habit to Mary Ruth Murphy, Joyce Petty, and Joyce Harmison. I, Dick Fish, do will and bequeath to Gene McKee the advice to keep away from all dames for now and for ever. I, Tom Fitzpatrick, do will and bequeath my pool playing ability to Bill Miller. I, Barbara Foster, do will and bequeath my S.O.P. book to some smart Junior girl. I, Richard Frazier, do will and bequeath to Yankee Bob Grammer my South End Tavern and Dance Hall. I, Al Fuller, do will and bequeath my ability to stay out of trouble, my old assignments and my ability to play football to Bud Robertson. I, Clinton Goodin, do will and bequeath my ability to win in Poker to Bill Goodin. I, George Gratton, do will and bequeath all my quietness to anyone who doesn't know how to be quiet. I, Rosemary Graves, do will and bequeath my speediness of getting to the hospital after school to Barbara Coultas and Vera Stroud. I, Dora Gray, do will and bequeath my love for American History to my darling sister, Ann, she’ll need it. I, Richard Hall, do will and bequeath my ability to play basketball to Ginny James Phillips. I, Ronnie Harpole, do will and bequeath my ability to sleep in school to Birdy Swearingen. I, Donald Hayden, do will and bequeath my ability to be late to American History to Charles Lowery. I, June Hayden, do will and bequeath my ability to chew gum in study hall to Patricia Kinder. I, Larry Hemphill, do will and bequeath my ability to keep away from girls to Leon Roads, he needs it more than I do. And my driving ability to anybody with a good insurance policy. I, Don Hillman, do will and bequeath my Toni to Charles Graham. I, Sandra Jennings, do will and bequeath my good times at Pittsfield High School to a certain freshman. !, Burdette Keller, do will and bequeath to J. C. McCleery my ability to get out of eighth-hour study hall. I, Margaret Knip-meyer, do will and bequeath my red hair to Red Doyle. I, Elizabeth Lacy, do will and bequeath my ability to play the accordion to Marilyn Ransom. I, Bob Litvan, do will and bequeath my liking of physics lab to Bob McAllister. I, John Metternich, do will and bequeath my ability to jitterbug to George Willis. I, Colleen Mink, do will and bequeath my four lockers to Shirley Autery. I, Dale Moore, do will and bequeath my ability to play a trombone to Larry Graham. I, Dick Motley, do will and bequeath my boxing ability to Red Doyle. I, Lucille Myers, do will and bequeath my ability to sit at the back tables in study hall without getting caught to Bonnie Lashmett. I, Dennis Neese, do will and bequeath my nickname of Legs” to Taylor Fox. I, Jo Ann Ode, do will and bequeath my dear sister in the eighth grade to Pedro Fesler, and Don Baughman. I, Pat Paxton, do will and bequeath my position on the Student Council to my brother, Marvin, who will be a freshman next year, and will enjoy it as much as I have. I, Don Reel, do will and bequeath my ability to skip school to my brother. I, Richard Ruble, do will and bequeath my athletic ability to John Hull. I, Roderick Sanderson, do will and bequeath my American History book to Jim Kattleman who (Continued on Page 85) 23 CLASS PROPHECY This is the day—our first day of freedom since May of 1953, when we, Vada Cardiff and Lois Thrasher, received our high school diplomas. They told us when we regained consciousness here in Jacksonville how we had cracked under the strain of the senior year. Our keepers have come to lead us into the outer world. We are pleasantly surprised to see former classmates, Lowell Sparks, Donnie Saylor, Burdette Keller, and Dale Moore keeping the gate. As we were leaving, we waved farewell to Mary Ellen Cook and Betty Caton, whose recovery wasn’t as rapid as ours had been. We decided to go to Pittsfield, but lacking transportation, we visited Honest Rich Ruble's used space ship lot. Using the forty-five cents that the gate keepers had given us, we purchased two cigar-box sized contraptions called Hemphills’ Haphazard Hotamobiles. Don Hillman, Honest Rich’s mechanic gave us detailed instructions on their operation and then we took off toward Pittsfield to see what had become of the remainder of the Class of ’53. In two minutes we had reached our destination. We would have arrived sooner had we not stopped to help Ronnie Harpole and Jr. Totsch who had climbed the 300 ft. television aerial on Bill Ducey’s hog ranch to escape from the clutches of the Desperate, Dizzy Dame from Dutton Street, Phyllis Smith. The first people we met in Pittsfield were Nellie Thomas, Lula Grace Willis, Dora Gray, Betty Lou Wright, and Lucille Myers in Marion Yokem’s drug store purchasing bottles of Billings' Bottled Belches,” from Wayne Baughman. It is for people who have never had indigestion but always thought they would like to have it. Bob Litvan, well known scientist, invented the powerful container needed to incase this potent product???? The label on the container displayed the pictures of Carroll Arnold as Before, and Dennis Neese as After. We spent a very restful night at Wimpys’, Janice and Carol Swettenham’s motel, which adjoins Wimpys' Drive-In. They have a new revolutionary heating plant which runs on onions and Seven-Up. It was invented by Mary Carnes and is manufactured in Don Alan Reel and Al Fuller’s shoe factory. If is sold exclusively in Lois Ann Winter and Glenna Yelliott’s Fish market. Rod Sanderson, the bell-boy brought us the morning issue of the Daily Dirt” edited by Jo Ann Ode. Shirley Sigler is the gossip columnist for the paper. We see by the headlines that Thomas Fitzpatrick is the Democratic candidate for dog-catcher. His campaign manager, Dick Fish, is predicting victory. Another article of interest is the trial of the notorious crooks Rascal Rosie Graves and Margaret Rat Knipmeyer who were arrested for bribing disc-jockey, Don Doyle, to keep him from playing the new song hit Thrice as Much written by Sally Ferguson and sung by Patsy Paxton. It is rumored that the two crooks will be found not guilty for obvious reasons. Deciding that this would be an excellent opportunity to see the famous criminal lawyer, Greta Williamson in action, we went to the trial. We arrived at the court house and asked the janitor, Neal Chamberlain, where to go. He told us, but we decided to go to the trial instead!! We entered the court room just as the jury was going out for a recess. During the recess, entertainment was provided in the form of a wrestling match. The grapplers were Wayland Gargantia” Willard and Don Do-or-die” Hayden. Before the match, Carol Cook sang the national anthem, accompanied by Betty Lacy on her accordion. Judy Criss, always out to make a fast buck, sold pop-corn to the spectators. After a trying day at the trials we decided on a night on the town! Our first stop was at the Zoe Theater” now owned by Clinton Goodin. George Grafton, King of the Cowboys and Marion Duff, Queen of the Cowgirls are co-starring in the western hit Vultures Gulch.” After the movie, we decided to visit the town's most (and only) exclusive night club. Dave's Dive, owned by David Williams. Charlie Daniels, the doorman, let us into the club and Sandra Jennings, the hat check girl, greeted us. Rich Hall, the head waiter took us to our secluded little table in the middle of the floor and took our order. Seated at the table next to us was the famous movie star, John Swartzburger, (Swearingen to you) and his current flame, June Hayden. We were extremely surprised to see Barbara Foster, and Evaline Buddemeyer selling cigars, cigarettes, and souvenirs. Since there were so many of the Class of '53 present, John Metternich, the orchestra leader, played Auld Lang Syne.” The words were beautifully sung by Mary Catherine Smith and Dick Frazier, the hottest singing team since Lula Belle and Scottie. Colleen Mink, the club's bouncer was just disposing of Dick Motley, who, from all indications, had had one to many???? drain—o’s!! Seeing this petite little body tossing the boxing champ two blocks was too much for our already unstable minds and the next day we were unceremoniously carted back to J-Ville. Thus ended a wonderful adventure?? 24 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT—JIM HARMISON VICE PRESIDENT—JACK LOGSDON SECRETARY—MARY ELLEN DICKERSON TREASURER—SHERMAN LOMBARD This year our Junior class of 96 students are enjoying a happy and most unforgettable year under the leadership of Miss McGuire. On September 5, 1952, we elected class officers. The members of the Student Council from the Junior class are Catherine Cunningham, Jim Sidwell, and Bill Baughman. In our seventh annual Homecoming, Marilyn Klinefelter and Dolores Reinhardt were given the honor of being the L Queen's attendants. The Junior class play Finders Creepers, a comedy, was given on November 21. It was directed by Miss Bueker with the help of the student directors, Barbara Forgy and Joyce Petty. The net profit from the play was $367.50, which was put in the Junior class fund for the Junior-Senior Banquet. We are proud to say that we had many boys who participated in the sports and also many boys and girls in the band. Surely the teachers won't forget this class of Juniors for a long, long time. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS—PIKE COUNTY COAL AND LUMBER CO. 25 JUNIORS W. Aiken M. Back G. Barton A. D. Bauer D.Baughman B. Baughman W. Betts M. Brown L. Bonds M. L. Campbell B. Cannon H. Capps C. Collins B. Coultas C. Cunningham P Curtis R. Daigh D. Davis P. Davis M. E. Dickerson L. Dissman B. Doyle E. Doyle M Elis C. Ellison J. Faris M. Fesler B. Forgy S. Foster E. Gleckler C. Graham B. Grammer P. Gray J. Grimes J. Halpin J. Harmison J. Harmison D. R. Harshman W. Harter R. Holmes J. Hoover V. Howland J. Hull C. James C. Kasson J. Kattelman S. Kelly J. Kesterson M. Klinefelter J. Lee M. Logsdon 26 GOOD LUCK ALWAYS—PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY SALES it JUNIORS S. Lombard D. Long C. Lowery J. Luckey V. Martin R. McAllister B. Melton N. Miller G. Morton M. Murphy L. Myers R. Neff M. Norton C. Parks J. Payne J. Payne R. Payne D. Peile J. Petty M. Pfeiffer D. Plattner J. Pleus D. Pursley M. Ransom G. Ray D. Reinhardt G. Robertson D. Roland D. Ruble G.Sapp E. Shelton J. Sidwell D. Simmons A. Smith D. Smith S. Smith V. Stroud T. Strubinger B. Thomas C Thrasher T. Thurmon M. Tucker R. Wade S. Watson G. Willis D. Windmiller A. Wombles J. Yokem M. Zumwalt BEST WISHES FROM PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY FEED SUPPLY CO. 27 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT—DENNIS HEAVNER VICE PRESIDENT—MIKE CURLESS SECRETARY—ROBERT FRAZIER TREASURER—LEON ROADS We, the Sophomcres and graduates of 55 started off the new school term with 82 members. After the usual confusion of the first week of the term, we settled down to business. We elected our officers and Curt Aiken, Zoe Benson, and Beverly McKinney were elected to the Student Council. We are proud of our Freshman-Sophomore football team, which is composed of many Sophomores. Many of our Sophomores were in the band and other school activities, too. One of the big events of the year was Homecoming. We elected Bonnie Lashmett and Zoe Benson for Sophomore attendants. With regret we leave our Sophomore year and all its good times. However, we will be looking forward to better times during our next two years. 28 GOOD LUCK FROM BENSON MOTOR CO. SOPHOMORES Top row: C. Aiken, R. Arnold, S. Autery, K. Bollard, C. Barber, J. Barber, J. Barnes, P. Barrow, C. Baughman. 2nd row: Z. Benson, B. Bigsby, P. Butler, C. Cantrell, C. Carnes, C. Carroll, R. Clarkson, C. Claus, W. Conger. 3rd row: R. Craigmiles, M. Curless, D. Dell, J. Dell, P. Ducey, M A. Forgy, K. Frank, T. Fox, R. Frazier. 4th row: L. Graham, A. Gratton, J. Goodin, E. Hammitt, D. Heavner, K. Hembrough, M. Henry, P. Hinds, C. Hirsheimer. 5th row: S. Holmes, W. Hopkins, D. Hull, D. Hurshman, B. lonson, R. Jennings, R. Johnson, B. Lashmett, J. Lowe. 6th row: E. McAnarney, A. McCallister, J. C. McCleery, T. McKee, B. McKenna, B. McKinney, C. Moore, D. Moore, J. Moore. 7th row: J. Motley, W. Motley, S. Myers, N. Nicholson, A. Norton, G. Norton, R. Orr, D. Patterson (quit school), L. Payne. 8th row: V. Prater, E. Predmore, H. Reel, W. Renoud, L. Roads, G. Roberts, E. Robertson, R. Ruble, J. Schmidt. 9th row: E Shelton, C. Smith, H. Smith, J. Smith, M. Smith, M. Smith, B. Swearingen, P. Tobias, J. Wade. 10th row: J. Webel. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS—BENSON MOTOR CO. 29 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT—PAUL SMITH VICE PRESIDENT—DONALD HARTER SECRETARY—NORMA JONES TREASURER—KHOY SANDERSON ADVISER—MR. KUETHE In September, 103 Freshmen entered the halls of Pittsfield High School for the first time. An unforgettable Indian ceremony was our initiation into the Saukee tribe. At our first class meeting, Joyce Gard, Ann Aldrich, and Roger Frazier were elected to the Student Council. Class officers were also elected. Many studerts participated in various activities. Sue Mueller was chosen as one of the cheerleaders. Many of the Freshman boys were on the Freshman-Sophomore fcotball team. A large number of the boys were on the Freshman-Scphcmcre basketball team, and a few were on the Varsity. The class elected Helen Win:ton and Connie Shue as attendants to the Queen at Homecoming. The F.H.A. girls chose Linda Watson, Norma Jones, Paul Smith, and Khoy Sanderson as the Freshman candidates for King and Queen of the Sweetheart Ball. The year was very enjoyable, but we are looking forward to the cormng years. 30 THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY ZIMMERMAN BROTHERS FRESHMEN To.J rowi A. Aldrich, T. Bagby, M. Bagent, G. Ballard, D. Barnes, P. Benson, B. Beswick, J. Blackledge, G. Bowman, Jr. Brown. 2nd row: C. Capps, R. Cawfhon, I. Claus, L. Collins, M. Cooley. N. Cooper, D. Coultos, G. Curry. C. Daniels, M. Daut. 3rd row: K. DeFosse, T. Dicke, G. Dimmitt, F. Dixon, C. Doran, D. Doyle, D. Doyle, R. Dunham, B. Ferguson, M, Flint. 4th row: R. Frazier, J. Gard, D. Garner, J. Gay, H. Gleckler, B. Goodin, M. Graham, E. Gratfon, I. Ha I pin, J. Hart. 5th row: D. Harter, J. Hileman, M. Hull, M. Icenogle (moved), R. Irwin, A. Johnson, B. Jones, N. Jones, E. Kelly, C. Keys. 6th row: P. Kinder, D. lightle, K. Moynord, D. McAnorney, S. McCleery, C. McMullen, C. Melton, J. Miller, S. Mueller, G. Norris. 7th row: D. Norton, C. Parrock, P. Payne, N. Pennock, R. Perrine, T. Petty, J. Phillips, T. Plattner, $. Pressey, F. Pursley. 8th row: R. Ralaford, N. Reel, R. Reinhardt, J. Rodgers, D. Ruble, A. Rupert, K. Sanderson, D. Scranton, W. Schuessler, C. Shue. 9th row: R. Silkwood, D. Smith, E. Smith, P. Smith, W. Smith, R. Sparks, R. Springer, G. Stauffer, W. Stout, P. Stout. 10th row: L Taylor, L. Troutman, R. Turnbaught, B. Vannafto, J. Venable, I. Watson, H. Whitlock, O. Williams, J. Willis, W Windsor. 11th row: H. Winston, B. Wright, D. Zumwalt. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES—ZIMMERMAN BROTHERS 31 Freshman The most amusing event for the upper classmen inevitably arrived on Freshmen Initiation Day, which took place the second week after school started. All the Freshmen were called to the gym and were painted like Indians and given head bands with feathers in them, to wear. Several of the talented students of the class were asked to Initiation perform. All of the girls sang the Indian Love Call and the boys answered this by bowing to all the girls. Then the Indian braves had to introduce their squaws to the student body. Before they were officially admitted to the Saukee tribe, the Freshmen were asked to sing the school song, which they very ably did. 32 WITH BEST WISHES—DELL AND SON GARAGE I CITIZENSH IP AWARDS FRESHMEN CAROL MELTON, a cute freshman, whose sweet disposition has already won her many friends, is a member of F.H.A., G.A.A., and Library Club. PAUL SMITH is president of the Freshman class. Paul is an outstanding member of the basketball and football teams. SOPHOMORES BEVERLY McKINNEY, is a member of the Student Council, G.A.A. and F.H.A. She is liked very much by her classmates and this is the second time she has been awarded for good citizenship. JACK BARBER, a popular sophomore, is a member of football and basketball team, and plays a trombone in band. This is the second year Jack has received this award. the the JUNIORS CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM has a very pleasing personality which has won her many friends. She is a member of the band. Student Council, G.A.A., and was in the Junior Class play. Catherine also received this award when she was a Freshman. JEAN PLEUS, a very likable Junior, is an active member of F.F.A. His pleasing ways have won him many friends during his three high school years. 33 Seniors in the Service Top row: Morris Predmore, Naval Reserves Jim Carroll, Naval Reserves Bottom row: Lyle Tibbs BKS-516-D 1-Hull Dept. San. Fran. Crop. Pac. Res. Fit. San Francisco, Naval Shipyard San Francisco 24, California Pfc. Tom McCarter 1224954 B-l-5th Marines 1st Marine Div. F M.F. c o F.P.O. Sen Francisco, California Joseph Lee Stout S.H.S.N. 340-91-78 U.S. Fleet Activities Navy No. 3912 Box 115 c o F.P.O. San Francisco, California 34 BEST WISHES FROM PIKE COUNTY FARM SUPPLY CO. CTlViriES 5 •w '— r-% V I B =xs R A R r c. L U B - -- l i ANNUAL STAFF Top row: B. Ducey, R. Fish, R. Sanderson, C. Arnold, L. Hemphill, T. Fitzpatrick. 2nd row: B. Caton, P. Smith, M. Smith, E. Buddemeyer, N. Chamberlain, Mr. Eugene Winter, G. Totsch, L. Winter, C. Mink, M. Carnes, J. Metternich, B. Litvan, R. Graves. Seated: J. Criss, E. Lacy, M. Knipmeyer, Miss Nellie Dell, G. Williamson, J. Swearingen, G. Yelliott, N. Thomas, P. Paxton. The Annual Staff has worked hard this year to make this, The 1953 Saukee , the best yearbook yet. Everyone co-operated and, with the aid of Miss Dell and Mr. Winter, we wrote, cut, pasted, tore-up, and started over again, until we finally got our annual ready. Our members sold popcorn, pop, candy, ice cream, cider and donuts at the football and basketball games. Although it was hard work, everyone seemed to enjoy it. We hope you enjoy this 1953 Saukee . We have enjoyed making it. 36 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1953 —FLOYD’S JEWELRY STUDENT COUNCIL Standing: C. Aiken, Mr. Metternich, R. Frazier, J. Gard, A. Aldrich, B. Baughman. Seated: B. McKinney, Z. Benson, S. Ferguson, J. Swearingen, P. Paxton, M. Knipmeyer, J. Sidwell, C. Cunningham. PRESIDENT—PAT PAXTON VICE PRESIDENT—CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM SECRETARY—ZOE BENSON TREASURER—JOYCE GARD The Student Council is, no doubt, an important student organization in the school, with three members elected by each class. The purpose of this organization is to promote among the students of P.H.S. a knowledge and interest in good government; to encourage students to accept and discharge their responsibilities to themselves and to their school; to stimulate a spirit of co-operation among the students and faculty; and to aid in the development of loyal, constructive school spirit. This year the candidates running for a position on the Student Council obtained a petition from the office and had this petition signed by members of his class. He was asked to give a short campaign talk to his class before the election. The Student Council sponsors the school parties and purchases records for the juke box. During National Education week student assemblies were given each day to the student body in the form of radio programs with the Student Council being the first to broadcast. It also sponsors the professional assemblies during the year. At the beginning of the school year the Braves and Squaws of the Green Freshmen tribe were initiated into the Saukee tribe with the members of the Student Council acting as Saukee Council. In November when the rest of the nation was electing the President the council also conducted a national election at school. Eight members attended the District Convention at East Peoria. The president-elect and another member of the council attended the State Convention which was held at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago. BEST WISHES FROM FLOYD’S JEWELRY 37 SAUKEE SCOOPS Standing: C. Claus, J. Grimes, S. Mueller, A. Dimmitt, H. Winston, R. Harpole, N. Jones. 2nd row: C. Smith, P. Ducey, K. Frank, B. McKenna, B. Melton, C. Swettenham, M. Cook, J. Ode. M. Back, A. Aldrich. 3rd row: J. Petty, C. Carroll, Sponsor, Mrs. Margaret Meyer, L. Thrasher, V. Cardiff, C. Cook, M. Murphy, G. Sapp. EDITOR—VADA CARDIFF ASSISTANT EDITOR—LOIS THRASHER BUSINESS MANAGER—CAROL COOK SENIOR REPORTERS—JO ANN ODE, CAROL SWETTENHAM JUNIOR REPORTERS—GEORGE ANN SAPP, MARGARET BACK SOPHOMORE REPORTERS—JOANNE MOORE, PEGGY DUCEY FRESHMAN REPORTERS—HELEN WINSTON, ANN ALDRICH WHO’S WHO IN P.H.S.—MARY ELLEN COOK SPORTS—JERRY GRIMES, DAVID PLATTNER FEATURE EDITORS—CAROLYN CARROLL, BETTY McKENNA ASSEMBLIES AND CALENDAR—MARY RUTH MURPHY, JOYCE PETTY TYPISTS—S.O.P. CLASS GENERAL REPORTERS—CAROL SMITH, NORMA JONES, GLORIA DIMMITT, BARBARA MELTON, SUE MUELLER, CAROL CLAUS, KAY FRANK SPONSOR—MRS. MARGARET MEYER MEMBERS OF THE WESTERN ILLINOIS SCHOOL EDITORS Saukee Scoops”, the voice of Pittsfield High, started off the year by publishing their first edition on September 26, 1952. Putting their heads together, they came up with a second place float in the Homecoming Parade. The theme was Let’s Not Break The Record”. Besides the traditional giant Christmas edition, the staff published a special American Education Week and an April Fool surprise edition. Subscriptions were sold at the beginning of the year to provide funds for supporting this worthwhile organization. Although they published a paper every other week, all was not work and no play”, as they enjoyed a party in the Home Ec. House on December 22. They worked long and hard hours to try to fulfill the students’ idea of what they wanted to see in a school paper. 38 BEST WISHES FROM BROWN’S PRODUCE LIBRARY CLUB Back row: J. Kesterson, M. Forgy, M. Daut, E. McAnarney, D. Lightle, B. lonson, M. Duff, S. Watson, M. Zumwalt, B. Thomas, M. Cooley, L. Watson, C. Daniels, N. Pennock, C. Capps, M. Ellis. First row: A. Ruppert, W. Windsor, E. Shelton, S. Autery, B. Lashmett, L, Willis, M. Klinefelter, L. Taylor, D. Simmons, B. Forgy, M. Pfeiffer, C. Thrasher, M. Tucker, C. Parks, M. Campbell, N. Miller. Sponsor: Miss Lorena Bueker. PRESIDENT—MARILYN KLINEFELTER VICE PRESIDENT—DONNA BELL SIMMONS SECRETARY—BARBARA FORGY TREASURER—LOUISE TAYLOR REPORTER—JOYCE HARMISON The Library Club is composed of thirty-five members. Each member works during one of his or her study halls in the library. The duties of each librarian are to check out books, check the roll, take care of the magazine rack, process new books and keep the library in good order. This year a new system has been put into action, whereby each member may earn points for his work in the library. After earning a basic number of points each member may receive a pin for the first year and a guard for third year work. The Library Club Float won third place in the Homecoming Parade. The float was a huge, decorated, threetiered cake celebrating the seventh anniversary of Homecoming and the seventh victory of the year. During the dance the cake was used as a center piece in the Gym. HALL MONITORS Back row: H. Capps, C. Carroll, D. Davis, D. Pursley. 2nd row: B. McKinney, J. Harmison. 3rd row: C. Smith, R. Hall, D. Saylor. 4th row: D. Roland, J. Swettenham. Front row: B. Frazier, J. Pleus, D. Plattner, D. Baughman, P. Benson, K. Hembrough. Sponsor: Miss Blaeuer. COMPLIMENTS OF ELITE BEAUTY SHOP 39 CAMERA CLUB Standing: D. Windmiller, L. Collins, M. Dickerson, D. Dell, K. DeFosse, P. Benson, Sponsors, Mr. Brunberg, Mr. Winter, J. Rogers, D. Doyle, J. Brown, G. Ray, B. Goodin. Seated: B. Jones, J. Miller, D. Daigh, R. Dunham, G. Willis, G. Bowman, R. McAllister, J. Luckey. PRESIDENT—REGINALD DUNHAM VICE PRESIDENT—GEORGE WILLIS SECRETARY—GENE BOWMAN TREASURER—RICHARD DAIGH SPONSORS—MR. BRUNBERG AND MR. WINTER The Camera Club held its first meeting in September to elect new officers. The club is a small one with only 15 members—two girls and thirteen boys. It has been an interesting year; learning to print pictures in our dark room. We printed the individual pictures of the football boys this year as a club project. We are looking forward to displaying the “1950 National High School Photographic Awards” pictures. Mr. Spieth of the Spieth Studio has helped our club a great deal and also talked to students interested in photography at the Guidance conference. STUDENT PROJECTIONIST 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. There are two boys assigned to each period of the day and they show the films which are shown in their respective periods. Richard Jennings and Charles Daniels had charge of cleaning and oiling the machine at regular intervals. The senior members have been very helpful in instructing the underclassmen in proper machine operation. Rod Sanderson joined the group during the second semester. Standing: Sponsor, Mr. Elden Fesler, N. Chamberlain, P. Davis, D. Williams, S. Lombard, C. Daniels, D. Davis. Seated: D. Baughman, D. Neese, L. Dissman, D. Billings, R. Jennings, G. Totsch, J. Webel. 40 WITH BEST WISHES—STRAUSS’ AND COMPANY F. H. A. Top Row: C. Keys, J. Blackledge, A. Aldrich, D. Garner, L. Taylor, H. Winston, N. Jones, J. Gard, S. Mueller, A. Dimmitt, L. Watson, C. Claus, D. McAnarney, G. Norris, C. Melton, B. Wright, E. Sparks, B. Jones, A. Rupert, C. Daniels, N. Pennock, R. Perrine. 4th row: $. McCleery, M. Icenogle, D. Barnes, C. Capps, M. Graham, C. Shue, M. Cooley, H. Gleckler, D. Coultas, C. McMullin, D. Windmiller, M. Henry, E. Shelton, A. Gratton, J. Motley, B. lonson, R. Craigmiles, E. Robertson, D. Moore, M. Hull, G. Ballard, L. Halpin, P. Ralaford, G. Hart, P. Stout, 3rd row: D. Norton, C. Moore, S. Myers, C. Cantrell, N. Nicholson, P. Ducey, B. McKinney, S. Holmes, S. Autery, M. Forgy, B. Coultas, S. Kelly, C. Kasson, M. Tucker, J. Harmison, V. Martin, G. Barton, J. Farris, A. Norton, M. Smith, J. Schmidt, J. Snyder, D. Patterson, C. Claus, E. McAnarney, B. Hammitt, W. Aiken, N. Cooper. 2nd row: G. Sapp, J. Payne, M. Back, D. Simmons, D. Reinhardt, J. Hoover, C. James, D. Harsh-man, M. Ransom, N. Thomas, J. Hayden, S. Sigler, L. Myers, S. Ferguson, B. Wright, M. Duff, R. Graves, B. Cannon, V. Stroud, M. Pfeiffer, B. Thomas, L. Myers, D. Long. M. Brown, D. Roland. 1st row: D. Gray, J. Criss, J. Swettenham, V. Cardiff, M. Carnes, C. Mink, M. Cook, M. Smith, B. Caton, B. Forgy, Sponsor: Miss Lippincott, E. Buddemeyer, P. Smith, B. McKenna, K. Frank, E. Gleckler, L. Willis, E. Lacy, G. Yelliott, L. Winter. PRESIDENT—EVALINE BUDDEMEYER VICE PRESIDENT—PHYLLIS SMITH SECRETARY—BETTY McKENNA TREASURER—ELIZABETH GLECKLER Committee Chairmen YEAR BOOK—ELIZABETH LACY PUBLICITY—MARY ANN FORGY DEGREES—KAY FRANK WORLD FRIENDSHIP—BARBARA FORGY RECREATION—DONNA BELL SIMMONS WAYS AND MEANS—CAROL THRASHER SPONSOR—MISS LIPPINCOTT The F.H.A. has been one of the most active activities in school this year. It has a total membership of 122. The chapter mothers are Mrs. Eldon Frank and Mrs. Hiram McKenna. The F.H.A. sponsored a bake sale at the Farmer State Bank shortly after Christmas in order to earn money for the Sweetheart Ball, which they sponsored on February 12. The F.H.A. also sponsored a float in the Homecoming Parade and won fourth prize. Everything considered, the F.H.A. has been very active this year. F.H.A. OFFICERS AND CHAPTER MOTHERS Standing: E. Gleckler, E. Lacy, P. Smith, Miss Lippincott, M. Forgy, D. Simmons, B. Forgy. Sitting: K. Frank, Mrs. Eldon Frank, E. Buddemeyer, Mrs. Hiram McKenna, B. McKenna. GOOD LUCK SENIORS—STRAUSS’ AND COMPANY 41 F. F. A Back row: D. Zumwalt, R. Holmes, J. Logsdon, B. Smith, D. Reinhardt, M. Bagent, B. Wade, D. Ruble, A. D. Bauer, S. Smith, G. Norton, D. Smith, E. Smith, N. Reel, W. Renoud, L. Graham. 2nd row: D. Scranton, B. Beswick, A. Johnson, B. Doyle, M. Flint, L. Troutman, J. Lowe, M. Curless, C. Baughman, B. Ferguson. W. Motley, H. Reel, G. McKee. 3rd row: F. Pursley, D. Harter, G. Curry, C. Lowery, A. Smith, P. Gray, J. Pleus, D. Smith, G. Norton, H. Capps, J. Gay, G. Robertson, R. Payne, D. Baughman. 4th row: M. Yokem, D. Reel, W. Willard, D. Motley, B. Harter, J. Webel, J. Dell, Mr. Fisher, D. Peile, R. Hall, D. Doyle, B Ducey, D. Neese, D. Moore, L. Hemphill. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA MOTTO Learning to do, Doing to learn. Earning to live, Living to serve. PRESIDENT—DICK PEILE VICE PRESIDENT—RICHARD HALL SECRETARY—BILL HARTER TREASURER—JERRY DELL REPORTER—JOHN WEBEL ADVISER—MR. FISHER The FFA members participated more in showing their livestock at fairs this year than in any previous year. Some of the boys who showed at Mt. Sterling, Griggsville, Mendon, and Pleasant Hill were Richard Hall, Bill Ducey, Don Doyle, Dick Peile, Bill Doyle, Bud Robertson, Bill Harter, A. D. Bauer, Norman Reel, and Don Harter. In October of this year there were ten members of the FFA Chapter who consigned purebred hogs to the Pike County FFA swine sale at Griggsville. Our Chapter had the seven top selling animals in the sale. At the State FFA Convention at Urbana in June, Bill Ducey and Don Reel were awarded the State Farmer Degree for their outstanding work in Vocational Agriculture. The Pittsfield Chapter added another honor to their list of achievements when they won first place in the Chapter Program of Work” Contest in Section 13, for the year 1951-1952. They were awarded a large plaque by Mr. Lee Brace, representing the Illinois Bankers Association, who were the donors of the plaque. 42 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’53 —KING FEED MILL DRAMATICS CLUB Back row: M. Fesler, B. Litvan, J. Harmison, J. Sidwell, J. Grimes, J. Halpin, J. Metternkh, N. Chamberlain. 2nd row: M. Murphy, D. Plattner, B. McAllister, M. Klinefelter, P. Ducey, G. Willis, B. Baughman, J. Totsch, J. Swearingen, N. Jones, J. Criss. 3rd row: I. Strother, J. Hoover, L. Taylor, N. Cooper, C. Parrack, A. Dimmitt, A. Rupert, J. Venable, J. Gard, L. Winter, S. Autery, E. Shelton, B. Caton, G. Yelliott. 4th row: Miss Harmon, C. Cunningham, E. Buddemeyer, B. Cannon, B. Forgy, C. Thrasher, D. Reinhardt, P. Paxton, B. McKenna, J. Petty, A. Norton, N. Nicholson, L. Meyers, J. Moore, W. Aiken, Miss Bueker. Front row: M. Carnes, C. Cook, C. Mink, J. Ode, B. Melton, J. Swetten-ham, C. Swettenham, B. Lacy, P. Smith, V. Cardiff. PRESIDENT, JANICE SWETTENHAM-VICE PRESIDENT, JO ANN ODE-SECRETARY, CAROL SWETTENHAM-TREASURER, BARBARA MELTON Membership is open to any Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, who is willing to participate in the programs of the club. Meetings are held the second Monday of every month in the evening in the High School Gymnasium. After the business session is over, entertainment is provided and refreshments are served. Some of the highlights of the year were: Dramatizing radio programs during National Education week and presenting them to the student body, entering a float in the Homecoming Parade, and giving a very gay Christmas Party. The club also held an unusual meeting with a theme kids day earlier in the year. A very delightful picnic was held in May. The club was founded in 1929 for the purpose of expressing interest in drama and its function. This year there were fifty-three members whose participation help make club programs a success. Miss Bueker and Miss Harman are the sponsors of the Dramatics Club. DRAMATICS CONTESTANTS Top row: Miss Bueker, T. Strubinger, B. McAllister, Miss Harmon. 2nd row: J. Metternich, V. Cardiff, B. McKenna, W. Baughman. 3rd row: M. Murphy, V. Howland, G. Norris, B. Forgy, H. Winston, J. Moore, M. Back, C. Moore. GOOD LUCK ALWAYS—CARDINAL INN 43 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back row: D. Neese, J. Swearingen, P. Paxton, M. Carnes, J. Totsch, B. Ducey, C. Goodin, N. Chamberlain, S. Smith, B. Blake, L. Reinhardt, J. Smith. D. Petty. 2nd row: Miss Blaeuer, M. Knipmeyer, N. Thomas, C. Mink, G. Williamson, C. Cook, P. Smith, S. Ferguson, D. Totsch, C. McCartney, C. Sutton, J. Williams, P. Gard, F. Daigh. Front row: B. Litvan, L. Winter, C. Arnold, L. Thrasher, J. Metternich, E. Buddemeyer, B. Caton, A. Sowers, J. Crawford, C. Eagle, J. VanderStoep, B. Hickman. PRESIDENT—WILLIAM DUCEY VICE PRESIDENT—CAROL COOK SECRETARY AND TREASURER—MARY CARNES Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor that a student can achieve while in high school, as only fifteen per cent of the class is chosen. Election by the faculty to this society comes in the junior year, and the membership depends upon high scholastic, leadership, service and character standing. Each candidate must have a B in each of the characteristics before he is accepted into the Society. This year's National Honor Society sold pencils, on which was written the basketball schedule of 1952-53, to the students and the public. We also acted as ushers and ticket sellers at the games. New members entered our organization and a candlelight service was held for them. 44 COMPLIMENTS OF GRAY CHEVROLET OK USED CARS” MIXED CHORUS Top row: B. Coultas, D. Long, P. Ducey, T. Thurman, J. Grimes, G. Willis, J. Kesterson, S. Autery, C. James, J. Payne, S. Kelly. 2nd row: B. Melton, M. Ransom, S. Watson, N. Chamberlain, G. Totsch, J. Swearingen, D. Hayden, D. Simmons, C. Cunningham, G. Barton, M. Norton. Seated: S. Sigler, M. Knipmeyer, I. Winter, C. Cook, Mr. David Brunberg, J. Ode, V. Cardiff, D. Gray, N. Thomas. This year the Girls’ Glee Clubs and Mixed Chorus together had an enrollment of 110. Fourteen of the students have been members for four years and thirty-five have been members for three years. The Girls’ Glee Club and Mixed Chorus were very ably directed by Mr. David Brunberg. The Mixed Chorus was accompanied by Greta Barton and Donna Bell Simmons. The second hour Glee Club was accompanied by Carol Claus and Beverly McKinney and the fifth hour by Helen Winston and Earline Hammitt. The Glee Clubs and Mixed Chorus participated in the Pike County Fall Music Festival at West Pike, directed by Mr. Henry Busche and the Christmas program in co-operation with the Dramatics Club. The Mixed Chorus sang at Baccalaureate and the Glee Clubs at Commencement. Members of the Glee Club and Chorus have sung solos and in ensembles for programs both at school and in the community. GLEE CLUB Top row: N. Miller, L. Bensen, S. Holmes, C. Carroll, J. Hoover, M. Henry, M. Campbell, B. Forgy, M. Pfeiffer, C. Claus, S. Watson, C. Kasson, B. McKenna, K. Frank, M Ellis, B. Cannon, C. McMullin, D. Moore, E. Gleckler. 3rd row: C. Moore, S. Myers, C. Cantrell, C. Thrasher, N. Cooper, D. McAnarney, C. Smith. A. Rupert, B. McKinney, B. Lashmett, P. Stout, C. Parrack, B. Hammitt, P. Ralaford, A. Norton, J. Faris, D. Coultas, L. Claus, G. Ballard. 2nd row: M. Icenogle, A. Aldrich, E. Shelton, D. Lightle, C. Keys, L. Taylor, W. Windsor, J. Gard, N. Jones, G. Dimmitt, J. Venable, S. Mueller, H. Winston, R. Perrine, E. Sparks, B. Jones, J. Silkwood, B. lonson, N. Nicholson. Bottom row: M. Klinefelter, J. Petty, L. Meyers, M. Duff, M. Cook, P. Paxton, B. Caton, Mr. Brunberg, E. Buddemeyer, R. Graves, D. Gray, S. Ferguson, J. Hayden, B. Wright, N. Thomas. GOOD LUCK FROM COMMUNITY GAS COMPANY 45 BAND Mr. Brunberg — Director Under the direction of Mr. Brunberg, the Pittsfield High School Band, although decreased in size, maintained their equal quality as always. The enrollment of the band this year is 44. There are only six band members graduating this year and there is a rather large group in the sixth grade who have begun playing instruments. The prospects are good for a larger band again next year. The band has participated in many things, among them were: P.T.A. meetings, Baylis Fall Festival, Homecoming and Halloween Parades, the tournament in Barry and at the basketball and football games. Two of our band members were accepted for the Music Clinic at Macomb this year, under the direction of Paul Yoder, the famous composer of band music. They were Dale Moore and Reginald Dunham. Four members were accepted for the Quincy College Band Festival. This band was directed by Everett Kisenger, assistant director of band at the University of Illinois. These were: Catherine Cunningham, Donna Bell Simmons, Norma Jones, and Reginald Dunham. The Pike County Spring Festival was held April 24 at Barry, Illinois. The band, as always, participated. Our twirlers have done a good job twirling at the football games and several of the basketball games this year. They are: Barbara Melton, George Ann Sapp, Peggy Stout, Wava Aiken, Linda Halpin, and Mildred Hull. Although the band and twirlers had a busy schedule, they have all enjoyed it very much. MUSIC CONTESTANTS H. Winston, G. Barton, C. Cook. M. Ransom, C. Claus, A. Norton, D. Simmons, B. Hammitt, D. Strother. 46 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '53-CHAS. A. HOOPER n O z o 30 -H c I— 0 z cn 1 n 73 £ m 73 CO CO —I —i m 03 z 7C Back row: W. Aiken, P. Stout, B. Melton, J. Metternich, B. Jones, J. Grimes, J. Halpin, S. Ramson, C. Collins, T. Strubinger, D. Peile, G. Dimmitt, Mr. Brunberg. 3rd row: E. Robertson, M. Cook, R. Perrine, J. Reinhardt, D. Garner, J. Lowe, T. Thurmon, J. Hart, K. Sanderson, R. Dunham, B. Baughman, R. Daigh, L. Bauer, L. Graham, J. Barber, D. Moore, B. McAllister. 2nd row: B. Litvan, J. Criss, M. Dickerson, G. Yelliott, C. Melton, M. Fesler, G. Norris, S. Holmes, D. Reinhardt, C. Shue, E. Gleckler. 1st row: C. Cunningham, L. Watson, J. Gard, N. Jones, D. Simmons. XI Junior Class Play On November 21, 1952 the class of 54 presented Finders Creepers,” a mystery-comedy written by Donald Payton. Wilbur Maxwell (Jim Sidwell) aged fourteen, tousle-headed full of life and action (a pocket-size version of the atomic bomb) and Hercules Nelson (Jim Har-mison) aged fourteen, who is Wilbur’s bosom pal and also tousle-headed and freckle-faced, are the so-called detectives in their Uncle Bob's (Bob McAllister) and Aunt Mary’s (Dolores Reinhardt) riotous mortuary. The body, whose name is Jason T. Quigley (Bill Baughman), is supposed to be dead. This is believed by Nina Quigley (Catherine Cunningham), his granddaughter. Dr. Brown (Jim Halpin) his doctor, Madeline (Marilyn Klinefelter) his sister, and Harry Schuster (Pedro Fesler) his lawyer and a friend of Madeline. Granny (Bonita Sue Cannon) who is Uncle Bob's Ball of Fire grandmother is Mr. Quigley’s Dreamboat . Celeste (Janice Hoover) Hercules' cousin teams up with Nina to give the boys a reason for wanting to solve the case. Frankie (Wava Jean Aiken) Celeste’s little sister, is really a live-wire. Mystery stories are her main love. She helps solve the case by giving Wilbur and Hercules some ideas on how to catch the murderer. Daphne (Carol Thrasher) the maid, and Claude (David Plattner) the caretaker, have trouble getting together but when they do, the play ends. Jerry Grimes was Uncle Bob’s helper. The people, you didn’t see, but who were there, nevertheless, helped to make the play a big success. They were Tom Strubinger, sound effects; Bud Robertson, Charles Lowery, and A. D. Bauer, stage set and curtains; Maxine Norton, Bernice Thomas, Margaret Back, and Carlene Parks, make-up. Our Student Directors were Joyce Petty and Barbara Forgy. Gifts were presented to Miss Bueker and Miss McGuire, whose patience and help aided us in making $386 from the presentation. 48 THIS PAGE COMPLIMENTS OF COLLVER CANDY CO. Senior Class Play Desperate Ambrose, a cowboy comedy, was presented May 1 by the Senior Class. Miss Harmon, the director and Betty Lacy and Betty Caton, the student directors did much toward making the play a great success. The fun starts when Ambrose Groves (Bob Litvan) and Bert Miller (John Metternich), who are headed for California, get kicked off a train in the middle of the desert. After walking for a couple of days, they reach Dead Man’s Gulch, the wildest, wooliest, roughest town in the West. The town is expecting two rough and tough cowpokes to breeze into town to stop the shooting, so naturally, Ambrose and Bert are mistaken for Homer the Kid and Gun Smoke Carter. As Homer, Ambrose does everything wrong. He fails to get the goods on the crooked sheriff (Jr. Totsch); he’s completely beaten and soundly trounced by Hoot Owl Pete (Carroll Arnold); and he’s practically hung by Stinkweed (David Williams). In order to avoid being shot at sundown, Ambrose persuades Aunt Beth (Sally Ferguson) to promise to marry the Sheriff, who adores her. That doesn’t do the trick, so Nancy (Jo Ann Ode) and her sister Anne (Patsy Paxton) promise to marry Hoot Owl and Stinkweed. The girls really become scared when the Judge (Neal Chamberlain) arrives and they really have to marry the outlaws. Dan’l (John Swearingen) the colored watchman; Posie (Sandra Jennings), the colored maid; Mrs. Sprool (Shirley Sigler) the town gossip; and her daughter, Lena (Colleen Mink), further complicate matters. Ambrose gets things in such a mess, that he certainly does become Desperate”! BEST WISHES FROM FARM.ERS STATE BANK 49 Junior-Senior Banquet The 1951-1952 Junior-Senior Prom was based on the theme “Show Boat. The guests had to walk a plank to enter the show boat Cotton Blossom. Greeting the guests at the door was a Negro mammy sitting on a huge bale of cotton. In the center was a water wheel with colored lights flashing on and off. On the tables, small vases with colonial flowers served as centerpieces. The nut cups were covered with cotton and they actually looked like real cotton blossoms. The programs had the picture of a Negro, which was drawn by Bob Litvan, on the cover. Hanging on the stage was a large picture hand-painted by Mr. Dell. The Queen's throne had a blue background with silver letters proclaiming Miss Cotton Blossom. Margaret Knipmeyer was crowned Queen by Dick Billings. Her attendants were Colleen Mink and Sally Ferguson. Following the Grand March lead by the Queen, everybody spent a very enjoyable evening dancing to the music of Teddy Wiggins and his orchestra. 50 MEMORIES OF JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET—HOME FURNISHERS Jr.-Sr. Prom 01 A cmi ftiVer L;£e Upon the W ked St'a e- MEMORIES OF JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET-HOME FURNISHERS 51 HOMECOMING The Seventh Annua! Homecoming Parade of P.H.S. was a roaring success with twelve floats, the band, cheerleaders and spectators enjoying every minute of it. First prize for the floats was awarded to the Annual Staff, second to the Saukee Scoops, third to the F.H.A., and fourth to the Library Club. After winning a wonderful football game from Roodhouse 40-6, everyone returned to the gymnasium and danced to the music of Carl Landrum and his orchestra. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, Miss Mary Catherine Smith, by the captain of the football team, Clinton Goodin. Mary Carnes, Vada Cardiff, Carol Cook, JoAnn Ode, Carol Swettenham, and Pat Paxton, all seniors made up the Queen’s court. The attendants were Helen Winston and Connie Shue, Freshmen; Zoe Bensen and Bonnie Lashmett, Sophomores; and Marilyn Klinefelter and Dolores Rienhardt, Juniors. These girls were escorted by Senior members of the football team. Crown bearer for the Queen was Donald Gregg Carnes and the train bearers were little Christine Moore and DeeAnn Fisher. The success of this eventful day was due greatly to the planning and management of the Student Council. We shall long remember the pleasant memories of our Homecoming this year. 52 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS FROM G. W. FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE 1952 HOMECOMING QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS i 53 Homecoming Floats (1) Annual Staff—first prize (2) (3) Library Club—third prize (4) (3) Junior Class (6) Saukee Scoops—second prize F.H.A.—fourth prize Dramatics Club 54 BEST OF LUCK CLASS OF ’53 —WINSTON MOTOR COMPANY Homecoming Floats (1) Freshman Class (3) Camera Club (3) Sophomore Class (2) F.F.A. (4) Seniors (6) G.A.A. GOOD LUCK SENIORS FROM CATE MOTOR 55 The Sweetheart Ball The Sweetheart Ball, held on Thursday, February 12, was sponsored by the F.H.A. The gym was beautifully decorated for the occasion with red and white streamers and paper hearts. Two boys and two girls were chosen from each class. The student body then selected the Sweetheart King and Queen from this group. The Queen, Betty Caton, and the King, Marion Yokem, were crowned by the F.H.A. President, Evaline Buddemeyer. 56 COMPLIMENTS OF BARBER BROTHERS The Sweetheart Ball GOOD LUCK ALWAYS—ROADVIEW HATCHERY 57 HOMECOMING Top picture—left to right: Helen Winston, Zoe Benson, Marilyn Klinefelter, Carol Swettenham, Carol Cook, Pat Paxton, Queen Mary Catherine Smith, Vada Cardiff, Mary Carnes, Jo Ann Ode, Dolores Reinhardt, Bonnie Lashmett, Connie $hue. 2nd row: Freshmen attendants (in Homecoming Parade), and Senior candidates for Queen. 3rd row: Crowning of the Queen. Bottom: Band in Homecoming Parade. 58 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS—MORTON’S LOCKER PLANT H4 THE Bf ST TEAM win G. A. A Top row: G. Sapp, E. Robertson, C Melton, A. Aldrich, S. Holmes, P. Stout, L. Claus, G. Norris, N. Cooper, B. Wright, P. Ralaford, K. Frank, C. Claus, B. McKenna, M. Smith, A. Norton, E. McAnarney, B. Hammitt, N. Nicholson, J. Schmidt, J. Motley, M. Henry, D. Moore. 2nd row: J. Payne, C. Carroll, V. Stroud, B. Cannon, G. Barton, B. Coultas, C. James, D. Harshman, M. Ransom, P. Ducey, B. Melton, C. Kasson, S. Watson, M. Klinefelter, W. Aiken, M. Back, M. Murphy, J. Harmison, M. Campbell, C. Cunningham, D. Simmons, S. Autery, E. Shelton, L. Thrasher. 1st row: R. Graves, M. Knipmeyer, C. Swettenham, J. Criss, J. Swettenham, E. Buddemeyer, M. Smith, J. Hoover, D. Reinhardt, Sponsor: Miss Gladys Harpole, N. Miller, J. Petty, E. Lacy, P. Paxton, V. Cardiff, G. Yelliott, B. Caton, C. Cook, G. Williamson. PRESIDENT—DOLORES REINHARDT VICE PRESIDENT—JOYCE PETTY SECRETARY—JANICE HOOVER TREASURER—NANCY MILLER SPONSOR—MISS HARPOLE One of the top organizations of the school is the GAA. Its purpose is to stimulate co-operation and sportsmanship. In carrying out their policy of co-operation the organization got into the swing of things with a float in the Homecoming Parade. The GAA held a Food Sale in November. The proceeds from this sale were used to sponsor an all school informal dance. This dance was held December 12, with an orchestra from Bluffs furnishing the music. Nancy Miller was crowned queen. Her two attendants were Mary Lou Campbell and Claudett Kasson. Play day which was held at Pittsfield was a great success. The lunch was served in the Gym by Miss Lippincott. Some of the girls are working for points by playing basketball and volleyball after school. At the end of the year, awards of letters and numerals will be made to girls who have earned enough points to get them. 60 BEST WISHES FROM PIKE COUNTY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES CHEERLEADERS Left to right: V. Cardiff, S. Ferguson, M. Murphy, S. Mueller, C. Cook. The Cheerleaders this year are Sue Mueller, Freshman; Mary Ruth Murphy, Junior; Sally Ferguson, Vada Cardiff and Carol Cook, Seniors. The five girls have led the student body in yells during the year under the leadership of their sponsors Miss Blaeuer, Miss Bueker and Miss Harman. The pep Club was organized by the cheerleaders, and individual megaphones were pur- chased during the year by the Cheerleaders. The members of the Faculty and many members of the student body have felt that these girls did an exceptionally fine piece of work. They worked hard and took much of their leisure time to practice; they taught the student body many new yells and varied the formation of the old yells. We all take our hats off to these Cheerleaders. School Song Wave the flag for dear old Pittsfield, With our captain brave to lead us, Red and black our colors grand, Without a fear we'll stand, Ever shall our team be victors. Wave again that dear old banner, Known throughout the land, For our heroes, every man. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Team! Team! Team! Yells Are we gonna win? Yes! Are we gonna lose? No! Who says so? We all say so! Who are we? U-rah rah Pittsfield High School U-rah rah Pittsfield High School U-rah rah Pittsfield High School Wow! Put on your warpaint, Pick up your bows, Get out your tomahawks, Saukees! Let’s go! S-s A-a U-u K-k E-e E-e Saukee Fight!! BEST WISHES FROM DONALD GIGER 61 FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL TEAM Top row: A. Johnson, J. Goodin, D. Ruble, D. Smith, M. Flint, P. Butler, T. Dicke, R. Reinhardt, G. Curry, B. Springer. 3rd row: Coach M. Kuethe, G. Stauffer, J. Barnes, B. Swearingen, B. Vannatta, J. Brown, H. Whitlock, B. McAllister, C. Hirsheimer, B. Harter, T. Petty, R. Dunham. 2nd row: T. Plattner, C. Sanderson, B. Frazier, D. Heavner, C. Aiken, W. Conger, P. Smith, J. Lowe, B. Goodin, D. Harter. 1st row: J. Barber, B. Ferguson, B. Motley, D. Dell, D. Pursley, C. Collins, J. Smith. The undefeated Fresh-Soph team won seven games this season. Throughout the season they displayed very fine football. Their blocking, tackling, running and passing was very good. The future Varsity players had a great team spirit and the will to play football. Coach Kuethe worked very hard with these boys teaching them the fundamentals of football. A share of the success of the Fresh-Soph team should be given to him for his untiring efforts. It is no doubt that in the near future these boys will make up a very successful team. PITTSFIELD FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL RECORD FOR 1952 Pittsfield 40 Pleasant Hill 0 Pittsfield 28 Rushville 0 Pittsfield 38 Jerseyville 12 Pittsfield 19. Jacksonville 0 Pittsfield 13... . . . Quincy 6 Pittsfield 19.... Hannibal 0 Pittsfield 42 Pleasant Hill 12 62 BEST WISHES SENIORS—AUSTIN MEAT MARKET VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Back row: B. Robertson, J. Logsdon, D. Heavner, J. Barber, E. Shelton, J. Smith, J. Harmison, B. Doyle, R. Ruble. 2nd row: Coach M. Kuethe, D. Plottner, D. Motley, J. Hull, J. Carroll, D. Doyle, R. Hall, B. Grammer, J. Swearingen, C. Lowery, J. Sidwell, C. Daniels, Coach G. Smith. Front row: D. Hayden, W. Willard, A. Fuller, C. Goodin, B. Ducey, D. Billings, D. Frazier, D. Williams, M. Yokem, J. Kesterson. The season of 1952 will be long remembered as one of the best in Saukee football history. Autumn found many people thinking we would have a pretty good team, but no one dreamed that 1952 would bring Pittsfield an undefeated team with an Illinois Valley Championship. This year's Saukees scored two hundred and forty-one points to the opponents thirty-seven. Throughout the season the Saukee eleven displayed beautifully executed plays, hard, clean blocking, hard running, and precision ball handling. Coach Smith attributed this winning season to good material, a lot of practice and hard work, plus a great team spirit. Every man co-operated to his fullest for the good of the team. Although injuries robbed us of several players, good reserve material was on hand to take over and do a good job. Coach Smith’s untiring effort helped the Saukees enjoy a very impressive season. Dick Billings made the Little All-State team and Dick Frazier made honorable mention for the Little All-State. VARSITY RECORD Pittsfield 22 Pittsfield 1 9 Pittsfield 34 Pittsfield 20. Pittsfield 46 Pittsfield 26 Pittsfield 40 Pittsfield 7. Pittsfield 33 Jacksonville 6 Louisiana 0 Pleasant Hill 6 Jerseyville 7 Carrollton 0 White Hall 0 Rood house 6 Greenfield 0 Winchester 1 2 COMPLIMENTS OF WALTER PLATTNER 63 FOOTBALL LETTERMEN CLINTON GOODIN (Senior): Clinton captain of our squad, was a very capable leader. Clinton, hampered by injuries, was a hard runner and a fine defensive halfback. DONALD HAYDEN and JACK KESTERSON turned in an efficient job this year as managers of our football team. They supplied the players with their football gear and kept down the loss of athletic equipment. JOHN SWEARINGEN (Senior): John was our regular tackle, who was a hard fellow to move out of the way. He had lots of spirit and the will to play good football. AL FULLER (Senior): A guard who liked it rough. Al was always playing his best and got plenty of tackles. He will be missed next year up front. JIM CARROLL (Senior): Jim saw action at center. He was a good offensive man as well as a good defensive man. He will be missed next year. BILL DUCEY (Senior): Bid who played guard, was one of the big men in the line. When a hole was needed, Bill would do his best to open it. He also he’ped to stop the opponents' line plunges. DON DOYLE (Senior): Blocked and tackled hard and helped make a strong forward wall. Don's weight in the line will be missed next year. WAYLAND WILLARD (Senior): Wayland plays on the defensive platoon. He rolled interference and broke up lots of plays that came in his territory. DICK MOTLEY (Senior): A senior guard, was a good man that could be relied on to fill in his line position when called on. DAVID WILLIAMS (Senior): Dave played guard and center on this year's team. He could always be relied upon. CHARLES DANIELS (Senior): Charles saw a good deal of action at end. Charles did his share to help this year's team go undefeated. RICHARD HALL (Senior): Tall, rangy end. Rich was a good blocker as well as a pass receiver. Rich will be missed next year. 64 BEST WISHES CLASS OF '53 —BRANT'S BOOK STORE FOOTBALL LETTERMEN DICK FRAZIER (Senior): A swivel-hipped half back who gained lots of yardage and scored on long runs. Dick received honorable mention on the Little All-State Team this year. MARION YOKEM (Senior): A hard driving halfback, as well as a fine passer. Marion was also superior on defense. He will be missed next year. DICK BILLINGS (Senior): A good blocker and linebacker as well as line-cracker. Dick made the Little All-State Team this year. ED SHELTON (Junior): Ed is a fast compact tackier. He is only a Junior, but he has already seen plenty of action. He’ll be in there fighting next year. BUD ROBERTSON (Junior): Bud is captain for 1953. He played well at guard. They never gained through him. He will make a good leader. JACK LOGSDON (Junior): Jack was the best tackier on the team. He was a great linebacker as well as a guard-center. BOB GRAMMER (Junior): A big center who was an outstanding linebacker and a good blocker on offense. Bob should really go next year. A. D. BAUER (Junior): A.D. is one of our larger Junior linesmen. Since he is a Junior, he will help form a strong line next year. JIM HARRISON (Junior): Jim, our first string end, was a good pass catcher as well as defensive man. He rolled interference and broke up lots of plays that came in his territory. CHARLES LOWERY (Junior): Hog played some fine aggressive ball. He is a fast and hard runner who will be in there fighting next year. JIM SIDWELL (Junior): A great ball handler as well as a great defensive man. Jim will be back next year and should really go. DAVID PLATTNER (Junior): Digger was an excellent ball handler needed for the T formation. He'll be back next year and ready to carry on again in grand style. RICHARD RUBLE (Sophomore): Rich was a very speedy halfback. He is a good blocker as well as a good tackier. He will see lots of action next year. COMPLIMENTS OF BRANT’S BOOK STORE 65 BASKETBALL Back row: B. Frazier, T. Plattner, T. Petty, R. Frazier, B. Goodin. 2nd row: Coach Kcethe, T. Dicke, P. Smith, B. Ferguson, R. Dunham, L. Payne, K. Sanderson, Coach Smith. 1st row: J. Sid well, J. Harmison, D. Frazier, R. Hall, B. Grammer, M. Yokem, C. Lowery, D. Flattner. The Saukees had a fairly good season this year winning 11 and losing 9. Like the past years, the Saukee Indians played a tough schedule. The Indians, who were built around five returning lettermen, displayed some fine ball handling, which baffled the opposing teams. The future basketball teams of Pittsfield look very good, due to the fact that every boy on the second team is an outstanding ball player. We are grateful to the people who backed the team this year and are in hopes that they will continue to support the future teams of P.H.S. VARSITY M. Yokem, J. Harmison, R Frazier, R. Hall, Coach Smith, B. Grammer, J. Sidwell, D. Plattner, C. Lowery. 66 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’53 FROM SUPER FOOD MART JIM HARMISON (Junior): Jim showed the fans that he was capable of handling a ball. He ought to be one of the star men next year. DICK FRAZIER (Senior): Dick was very effective on his fast breaks. He fought for the ball every minute he was in the gome. RICHARD HALL (Senior): Rich was the tall man of the team, taking many rebounds off the board. MARION YOKEM (Senior): Yokie was a very clever ball handler. He could be counted on to make points in a tight pinch. DAVID PLATTNER (Junior): Dave hurt his knee in football but that didn't slow him down in basketball. He was playing his best every minute he was on the floor. BOB GRAMMER (Junior): Dobber” fought for the ball every minute. He scored many points this season and will probably repeat his actions next season. JIM SI DWELL (Junior): Sid was small but fast. He'll be in there next year fighting every minute. CHARLES LOWERY (Junior): Charlie could be counted on to get the ball down the floor fast and rack up the points. He should be in there fighting next year. WITH BEST WISHES—SUPER FOOD MART 67 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT WINNERS Pittsfield 39 Pittsfield 48 . Pittsfield 72 Pittsfield 60 Pittsfield 47 Pittsfield 58 Pittsfield 40 Pittsfield 61 Pittsfield 37 Pittsfield 42 . Pittsfield 54 Pittsfield 71 Pittsfield 41 . Pittsfield 52 . Pittsfield 66 Pittsfield 48 Pittsfield 59 Pittsfield 61 . Pittsfield 72 Pittsfield 64 VARSITY Jacksonville 55 Winchester 51 Roodhouse 34 Staunton 48 Beardstown 52 Mt. Sterling 44 Peoria Woodruff 68 Hannibal 43 Quincy 70 Notre Dame 52 Perry 46 White Hall 67 Jacksonville 59 West Pike 45 Notre Dame 55 Griggsville 55 Rushville 52 Lewiston 58 Griggsville 55 Jerseyville 78 Pittsfield 75 Pittsfield 61 BARRY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT ................................Pleasant Hill ................................Griggsville 35 48 Pittsfield 58 Pittsfield 49 Pittsfield 58 . Pittsfield 46 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT .........................Pleasant Hill .........................Winchester Perry SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT ........................Jacksonville 50 47 56 63 68 THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. BASEBALL Back row: Coach Kuethe, A. Fuller, J. Swearingen, L. Bonds, T. Fitzpatrick. 1 t row: D. Plattner, J. Sidwell, D. Williams, M. Yokem, D. Billings, J. Harmison, C. Goodin. This year was Pittsfield’s fourth year in baseball. The team fulfilled all of our expectations. The eight returning lettermen, combined with the new boys, grew into a fine team as the season progressed. Six boys will graduate from this team. Melvin Kuethe, Coach of the Pittsfield team did much to make this year's team a winning team. BEST OF LUCK—PITTSFIELD FARM STORE 69 HIGHLIGHTS OF ’52-’53 Days You’ll Remember . . . Tuesday, September 2 — School started. Ohhh! Thursday, September 4— We had individual pictures taken. (Convicts?) Monday, September 8 — Carol, Vada, Sally, Mary Ruth, and Sue were elected cheerleaders. Really loud, they are. Tuesday, September 9 — Freshman Initiation. Oh what fun! Friday, September 12 — Pittsfield beat Jacksonville 22-6. We’re just getting started! Wednesday, September 17—Senior pictures were taken. Smile at the Birdie! Friday, September 19 — First home game. We beat Louisiana 19-0. Did you go to the dance afterward? Tuesday, September 23—Seniors ordered name cards. Did you get 200, too? Thursday, September 25—Seniors had T.B. tests. Let's go to the same sanatorium, OK? Friday, September 26 — First Saukee Scoops. Not bad for the first one. Pittsfield beat Pleasant Hill 34-6. Sure did run over them! Tuesday, September 30—FFA got first place plaque for outstanding work last year in the Chapter Program of Work” contest. Nice work Bill and the rest of you! Friday, October 3 — No school. Teachers had to go learn today. Pittsfield beat Jerseyville 20-7. Four in a row now! Friday, October 10—Teachers Institute again. Good chance to go shopping. We beat Carrollton 46-0. Sure skunked them! Wednesday, October 15 — Report cards came out. Did you flunk? Friday, October 17 — We beat White Hall 26-0. Did it again! Friday, October 24 — Homecoming. We, the Annual Staff, won first in the Parade. We beat Roodhouse 40-6. Catherine Smith was Queen. Quite a day! Thursday, October 30 — We beat Greenfield 7-0. Really a tight game! Friday, November 7 — Illinois Valley Conference Champions! Yep! We beat our long-time rivals, Winchester, 33-12. Undefeated — Untied! Pretty good record boys! Friday, November 21—Junior Play, Finders Creepers. Really a scream! Monday, November 24 — Certain Senior Girl Scouts haven't learned how to make cocoa yet. How’s Blackie, Carol? Tuesday, November 25 — Football Banquet. Get enough to eat, boys? Tuesday, December 2 — First basketball game. We lost! Tuesday, December 9 — Seniors attended a trial-Can you defend yourself now, Seniors? Friday, December 12 — GAA sponsored an informal Christmas dance. Nancy Miller was crowned Queen. Did certain girls have fun in the South Cemetery getting evergreen? Monday, December 15—Santa Claus came to town. Did all you little children get your candy? Friday, December 19 —Greta Williamson got an Honor Scholarship to William Woods College. Are you really going to go? Monday, December 22 — Lois Winter got a diamond from Wayne Hammitt. Oh, why can't some more of us get one! Tuesday, December 23—The S.O.P. class had a party. Did you get enough to eat, girls? Christmas program and the delivery of Christmas baskets highlighted the morning. Vacation until January 5. (Relief.) Friday, January 9 —Pittsfield won the Barry Tournament from Griggsville. Nice going boys! Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16 —Exams. Oh, brother! Monday, February 9—Found out Colleen Mink got the D.A.R. Congratulations, Colleen! Tuesday, February 10 —Lost to Griggsville. How could that happen? Thursday, February 12 —Sweetheart Ball. Betty Caton and Marion Yokem were Queen and King. Wonderful dance. Oh, did our feet hurt! Thursday, February 19 —Piano elimination contest. Greta Barton and Carol Claus were the lucky ones. Speech elimination tonight. Jo Ann Ode, Vivian Howland, and Mary Ruth Murphy won. Tuesday, February 24 —Pittsfield beat Griggsville. Oh Happy Day! Monday, March 2—Pittsfield beat Pleasant Hill in the first game of the tournament. Without Grammer, too! (Continued on Page 85) 70 P. H. S 71 The F. F. A. Keeps Busy l t row: Bill Ducey and Don Reel, winners of the State Farmer Degree. 2nd row: Dick Peile and Bud Robertson. 3rd row: Don Doyle and Richard Hall. 4th row: First place plaque being presented by Mr. Lee Brace for winning The Chapter Program of Work contest for work last year. BEST OF LUCK ALWAYS—DUSTIN FEED MILL 73 (1) Don’t drop her!!! (2) Birdie Swearingen. (3) What goes on?? (4) Full?? (5) Wayland Willard. (6) Muscles!! (7) Curt Aiken, Kermit Barker, Bob Grammer, Paul Gray and Dick Daigh. (8) The old gang. (9) Pat Hinds. (10) Tom Thurmon. 74 GOOD LUCK CLASS OF ’53-ENGLISH DRY GOODS (1) Colleen Mink. (2) Left to right: Carol Cook, Colleen Mink, Greta Williamson, unknown,rand Shirley Sigler. (3) Don Doyle. (4) John Swearingen. (5) Jr. Totsch. (6) Neal Chamberlain. (7) Rod Sanderson. (8) Janice and Carol Swettenham. (9) Pat Paxton. (lO) John Metternich. (11) Margaret Knipmeyer. BEST WISHES CLASS OF ’53 FROM COX SERVICE STATION 75 JR.-SR. PROM 76 JR.-SR. PROM 77 (1) Is It funny girls? (2) Look at this!! (3) Bench warmers?? (4) Open wide. (5) The steaks were delicious. (6) Future Husbands. (7) Paul Smith. (8) Lee Bonds. (9) Joyce Petty. (10) Bathing beauty. (11) Joyce Harmison. (12) Love Bugs. 78 COMPLIMENTS OF LOYD HARDWARE (1) When we were withe'' girls. (2) Ain’t she sweet!! (3) What's this?? (4) Legs, legs, and more legs! (5) Our old gang. (6) My favorite pastime. (7) Oh! My! (8) Oh! yes, those were the good old days. (9) 5th hour gym class. (10) Let's be comfortable girls. (11) Joyce Gard. BEST LUCK ALWAYS—PITTSFIELD SHIPPERS 79 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS-NATION WIDE (1) Corn Liquor? (2) 1-2-3 kick. (3) Oh, you beautiful doll. (4) Why, Murf!! (5) Early Risers. (6) Comfortable? (7) Marg Back. (8) Human Totempole (9) Oh, what an angel. (10) Tired seniors. (11) Don't spill it!! (1) Betty Coton. (2) Clinton Goodin. (3) Dick Frazier. (4) Dale Moore. (5) Marian Duff. (6) Vada Cardif. (7) Evaline Buddemeyer. (8) Glenna Yelliott. (9) Dick Billings. BEST OF LUCK FROM LANDESS AND SONS 81 (1) Mary Catherine Smith (2) Lois Thrasher. (3) Betty Lacy. (4) Jo Ann Ode. (5) Donald Hayden. (6) Mary Carnes. (7) Carol Cook. (8) Nellie Thomas. (9) Wayland Willard. (10) Greta Williamson. 82 BEST OF LUCK CLASS OF 53 PIKE CAFE (1) Mary Carnes and Colleen Mink. (2) Bonita Cannon. (3) Zoe Benson. (4) Kenneth and Georgia Ballard. (3) Mary Ruth Murphy. (6) Phyllis and Paul Smith. (7) Pedro Fesler. (8) Sue Watson and Vada Cardiff. (9) Marilyn Klinefelter, Janice Hoover, and Carol Cook. (10) Curt Aiken, Shirley Holmes, Hazel Roberts, and Pat Hinds. COMPLIMENTS OF DAINTY DRESS SHOP AND DAILY CLEANERS 83 Our Team in Action Extra, Extra! Read all about it! We've got a team and we’re going to shout it. One for the money. Two for the show, Three to get ready, and Four to go! Hey rah, rah, Saukee, rah! Hey rah, rah, Saukee, rah! Hey rah, rah, Saukee, rah! Hey rah! Yea, Red, Yea Black, Yea, team, Fight back! Yea, Red, Yea Black, Yea, team. Fight back!!! Yea, Yea, Yo, Yo, Come on team Let’s go. 84 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS—PIKE COUNTY COAL AND LUMBER COMPANY Cla ss Will (Continued from Page 23) likes history. I, Donald Saylor, do will and bequeath my attention to the girls to Norman Reel. I, Shirley Sigler, do will and bequeath my great athletic ability to Wilma Betts. I, Catherine Smith, do will and bequeath to Margaret Smith my love for pretty clothes. I, Phyllis Smith, do will and bequeath nothing to no one until I talk to the other half. I, Lowell Sparks, do will and bequeath my nickname Turtle” to nobody, I will need it. I, John Robert Swearingen, do will and bequeath my position as a light-heavyweight on the Golden Gloves team to Bill Goodin. I, Carol Swettenham, do will and bequeath, all of my practice sets in bookkeeping to Eula Shelton. I, Janice Swettenham, do will and bequeath my ability to borrow typing paper to some lucky Junior. I, Nellie Thomas, do will and bequeath my shorthand ability to anyone who wants it. I, Lois Thrasher, do will and bequeath, just to make things legal, the thirty dozen pencils which were stolen from me this year to the guilty person or persons. I, Junior Totsch, do will and bequeath my ability to drive a car with one arm to Jim Sidwell who probably needs it. I, Wayland Willard, do will and bequeath my ability to play football to Mike Wayne Smith who will be a freshman next year. I, David Williams, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with Miss Harmon and to stay out of trouble to Bob Grammer. I, Greta Williamson, do will and bequeath my ability to get the Annual Staff to do their work to next year's editor. I, Lula Grace Willis, do will and bequeath my American History book to anyone who wants it. I, Lois Anne Winter, do will and bequeath my blonde hair to Ann Aldrich and my quiet giggle to Helen Winston. I, Betty Lou Wright, do will and bequeath my seat in Study Hall to my sister Bonnie Sue Wright. I, Glenna Yelliott, do will and bequeath my position in the P.H.S. Band to Evelyn Sis” Robertson and all my good times in high school to Connie Shue. I, Marion Yokem, do will and bequeath all of the wild nights behind Summer Hill School and also the ability to keep Bill Harter off of the pavement down there to Bob Grammer. Highlights of ’52-'53 (Continued from Page 70) Wednesday, March 4—Pittsfield beat Winchester in a double overtime. Oh! The old heart almost stopped, didn't it? Friday, March 6 — We won the Regional Tournament from Perry in the last second. Whew! Off to the Sectional!! Saturday, March 7—Vada and Mary Ruth won 1st in the District Speech Contest. Nice work girls! Friday, March 20 — Sophomore Party. What a time! Thursday, March 26 — Guidance Day. Did you enjoy it? Friday, May 1—Senior play. Such talent! Friday, May 8—Junior-Senior Banquet. What a wonderful time! Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22 — Final exams. Lucky Seniors! Sunday, May 24 — Baccalaureate. Oh! Sober Seniors! Monday to Wednesday, May 25 to 27—Senior Trip to Chicago. There was a hot time in the old town at night! Friday, May 29—High School Commencement. Did you cry, too? 85 PATRONS EDWIN JOHNSTON, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS CANNON’S ICE CREAM BAR, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS FRANCES BEAUTY SHOP, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS BROWN’S GROCERY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS GENE BURBRIDGE, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS SHELL SERVICE STATION-NEIBUR, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Contest Play Cast 86 Standing: N. Jones, J. Harmison, J. Swearingen, G. Sapp, D. Frazier. Seated: J. Gord, J. Harmison. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Your Business is Appreciated MONEY TO LEND Compliments of DISSMAN MOTEL Detroit, Illinois Compliments of BENSON'S STANDARD CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '53 PIKE COUNTY CHEESE CO. A Good Place to Market Your Whole Milk’’ PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 frank McCartney REAL ESTATE DEALER Authorized Mortgage Loan Solicitor for the Prudential Insurance Company PRICES XfctOTO FNGCAVIM, HIGHEST QUALITY PHOTO-ENGRAVING ' r v y.' AT THE MOST REASONABLE X kj 4NY 88 PITTSFIELD NASH SALES Compliments of HOB-NOB CAFE Phone 213 SHAW’S HARDWARE APPLIANCE 220 North Madison NEW AND USED CARS CHANEN’S AUTO SUPPLY North Monroe Compliments of Compliments of FINSON AND ADAMS GARAGE BERRY AND BERRY DENTISTS Congratulations from WILLIAMSON'S BAKERY CLAY OWENS GROCERY North Side of Square BEST WISHES FROM KROGER CO. RUSSELL BAGBY IMPLEMENT COMPANY WEST JEFFERSON 89 WEST SIDE OF SQUARE—PHONE 403 Compliments of CONGRATULATIONS TO TOTSCH’S TIRE STATION Pittsfield, Illinois GRADUATING CLASS OF '53 CASTEEL PITTSBURG PAINTS COMPLIMENTS OF Pittsfield, Illinois PITTSFIELD FLOWER SHOP Phone 231-R WHEN ITS FLOWERS SAY IT WITH OURS Compliments of Phone 299 DR. LITVAN Pittsfield, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of MILLER’S FURNITURE MART ORRILL PRODUCE Compliments of MAYTAG PRODUCTS NU-WAY CLEANERS Pittsfield, Illinois PIKE COUNTY MAYTAG GAS RANGES Compliments of SCHIMMEL SCHIMMEL KELVINATOR APPLIANCES Pittsfield, Illinois D. W. Croxville Phone 235-R Compliments of BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF '53 EDDY-SUTTER FUNERAL HOME BAIRD’S GROCERY Pittsfield, Illinois NEW HARTFORD, ILLINOIS Compliments of BROWN DRILLING CO. Pittsfield, Illinois 90 Compliments of NEIBUR'S INSURANCE Compliments of CATE OIL COMPANY Best Wishes From RUBLE’S CLEANERS Phone 373 318 East Washington For Good Advertising Compliments of PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN NEIBUR SHOE CO. Phone 89 205 North Madison DAVID C. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY Compliments of NICK’S CLOTHES SHOP WEAVER GRIGSBY, ATTYS. West Side of Square COMPLIMENTS OF MARSHALL’S 5-10-$1.00 North Side of Square Congratulations from DIMMITTS’ Phone 36 SERVICE STATION ALDRICH DRUG CO. Northwest Corner of Square Phone 435 514 West Washington 91 Compliments of L. E. THURMAN RED AND WHITE FOOD STORE Pittsfield, Illinois Compliments of KAMAR CO. Compliments of BIDDLE’S DAIRY ICE PLANT Compliments of MOBILGAS SERVICE STATION Compliments of HITCHING POST East Side of Square CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’53 CARROLL’S SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION Phone 47 E. Washington Pittsfield, Illinois Compliments of MID-STATES E. H. Dicke Compliments of SMITH’S STANDARD SERVICE West Washington Compliments of BARTON’S MOTEL BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF '53 PIKE COUNTY GARAGE AND GLASS 227 East Adams Pittsfield, Illinois Compliments of APPS SUPER MARKET Compliments of BILL’S RADIO SHOP Pittsfield, Illinois Compliments of DR. C. E. GALLOWAY Pittsfield, Illinois Phone 111 92 COMPLIMENTS OF JOST KIEFER PRINTING CO. QUINCY, ILLINOIS Editors’ Last Words It takes much hard work and much time to make a good annual. The staff, this year, has willingly worked hard to make this the best Saukee ever. We wish to give credit to our advisers. Miss Dell and Mr. Winter, who have retained their patience throughout the year. They have given us much valuable assistance, both in making the annual, and selling at the ball games. We also wish to thank our advertisers, our customers at the games, and the teachers and students who bought annuals. We wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Spieth, our photographer; Mr. Clausen, our engraver; and our printers for their co-operation in promptly finishing their part of the 1953 Saukee . We have enjoyed working on the 1953 Saukee and hope that you, the readers, enjoy it, too. GRETA WILLIAMSON MARGARET KNIPMEYER 94