Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

THE SAUKEE VOLUME SIXTEEN • 1954 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS CAROL THRASHER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MARILYN RANSOM, ASSOCIATE EDITOR ADVISERS MISS DELL MR. FESLER OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO REMEMBER THE MANY TASKS AND ENJOYMENTS WHICH WERE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS, CLASSES, AND SCHOOL DURING THE PAST YEAR. THE CLASS OF ’54 HAS WORKED EARNESTLY TO MAKE THIS ISSUE, THE 1954 SAUKEE”, A SUCCESS. DEDICATION WE ARE GRATEFUL TO YOU, MR. FISHER, FOR YOUR MANY ACTS OF KINDNESS AND HELPFULNESS TO ALL OF US. YOUR SPLENDID LEADERSHIP AND WORK WITH THE F.F.A. BOYS HAS BEEN GREATLY APPRECIATED. TO YOU, WE DEDICATE THIS 1954 SAUKEE. MR. METTERNICH ANN Jennings Secretary to Principal. A well known personality around Pittsfield High School is our principal, Mr. Metternich. His untiring efforts to make our school a better one are appreciated by everyone. BOARD OF EDUCATION We wish to give credit to Mr. Voshall, Superintendent of School Unit No. 10, and the members of the board who have helped make it possible for the new schools which are to be built in the very near future. Wade Grimes, Edgar Richards, Supt. J. H. Voshall, Ronald Sidwell, Dean Sneeden, Virgil Parks, Arthur Browning, Clyde Holloway. 4 FACULTY DAVID BRUNBERG, M.S. Band, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Glee Club, Instrumental Music in East School; Northeast Missouri Teachers' College, University of Indiana. LORENA BUEKER, B.S. Biology, Dramatics Sponsor, Sophomore Class Adviser; Hall Monitors; University of California, University of Missouri, University of Colorado. NELLIE DELL, M.S. Mathematics, Saukee Yearbook Adviser; Western Illinois State College, Illinois Normal University, University of Illinois. ELDEN FESLER, B.A. Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Assistant Principal, Visual Education, Senior Class Adviser, Saukee Yearbook Adviser, National Honor Society Sponsor; Culver-Stockton College. CHARLES FISHER, M.E. Agriculture, Farm Mechanics; F.F.A. Sponsor, Veteran Instructor; University of Illinois. HELEN HARMAN, B.A. History, Speech, English II, Dramatics Sponsor; MacMurray College, University of Colorado, University of Wisconsin. GLADYS HARPOLE, B.E. Citizenship, English I, Girls’ Physical Education, G.A.A. Sponsor, Freshman Class Adviser; Student Council Sponsor; Western Illinois State College, University of Illinois. VERDA HOEHN, B.E. English II, Librarian, Eastern Illinois State College, Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois. NASH SALES 5 FACULTY ANNA HOWEY, M.A. English IV, Spanish, Spanish Club Sponsor, Saukee Scoops Adviser, Cheerleaders Adviser; University of Illinois. MELVIN KUETHE, M.S. Sociology, World History, Citizenship, Civics, Driver's Education, Assistant Coach; Illinois State Normal University, University of Missouri. MARJORIE LIPPINCOTT, B.S. Homemaking, F.H.A. Sponsor, Western Illinois State College, University of Illinois. ROYDEN WILSON, B.S. Typing, Record Keeping, Duplicators Club Sponsor; University of Illinois. MARGARET MEYER, B.E. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Secretarial Office Practice; Western Illinois State College, University of Iowa. MARY MARGARET McGUIRE, M.S. English III, English I, Junior Class Adviser, National Honor Society Sponsor, Latin Club Sponsor; University of Illinois. GLENN SMITH, B.S. Health and Safety, Boy’s Physical Education, Athletic Coach; University of Missouri, University of Illinois. GRACE IRICK High School Secretary; University of Illinois, Gem City Business College. 6 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. Students SENIOR OFFICERS PRESIDENT—REX WADE VICE-PRESIDENT—DICK DAIGH SECRETARY—PEDRO FESLER TREASURER-CHARLES COLLINS The Senior Class of ’54 The Senior Class of ’54 Has turned out not too bad From dear old Pittsfield High An education we have had. Folks think we don’t know much But you just wait and see We’ll have the most important men That ever is to be. They say we Seniors were rough But who of us gives a hoot We’re bigger, better, braver Then the others all to boot. We were the happiest group Our laughter shook the walls It rattled every window And echoed down the halls. But now our laughing crowd Says good-bye with heavy sighs Good-bye to happy times At dear old Pittsfield High. Mabel Ellis 8 PARKWAY HOTEL SENIORS WAVA AIKEN Always in trouble—man trouble Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Physical Science, Mathematics F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Library Club 2, Saukee Scoops 2, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Twirlers 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Jr. Play. Dramatics Club 3-4, Cheerleader 4, A. D. BAUER Not a care in the world Majors: English Football 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Jr. Play. WILMA BETTS Girl of few words Majors: English Minors: Physical Science, Social Science Pep Club 2-3-4, G.A.A. 1, Library Club 2, Annual Staff 4. MARILYN BROWN She takes life as it comes Majors: English Minors: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-4, Mixed Chorus 2. BONITA CANNON Make way—here comes Bonita Majors: English F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Dramatics Club 3-4, Jr. Play, Hall Monitors 4, Annual Staff 4. GRETA MARLENE BARTON How can anyone be so sweet? Majors: English Minors: Physical Science, Foreign Language F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Spanish Club 2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Dramatics Club 3-4, Hall Monitors 4, Annual Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 4. DON BAUGHMAN Never a dull moment Majors: English F.F.A. 1-2-3, Student Projectionist 1-2-3, Hall Monitors 1, Spanish Club 2. LEE BONDS Look out!! Lee is on his way Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Physical Science Basketball 2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4. MARILOU CAMPBELL Her diamond really flashes” Majors: English Minors: Social Science, Physical Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Library Club 1-2-3, Pep Club 1-2-3, Saukee Scoops 1-4, Spanish Club 2, F.H.A. 4, Annual Staff 4. HAROLD CAPPS Car hazard of PHS Majors: English Minors: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3, Hall Monitors 3, | Spanish Club 2, Mixed Chorus 1. PLATTNER FUNERAL HOME 9 SENIORS CHARLES COLLINS Controls the Senior’s money bag Majors: English, Mathematics, Social Science, Physical Science Class Officer 4, Dramatics Club 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Football 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Band 2-3, Mixed Chorus 4. CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM Marriage on her mind Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Foreign Language, Social Science G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Dramatics Club 2-3-4, Library Club 2, Duplicators Club 4, Annual Staff 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Saukee Scoops 1-4, Glee Club 1, Jr. Play, Student Council 1-3. RICHARD DAIGH Never studies like his sister Majors: English, Physical Science, Mathematics Band 1-2-3-4, Camera Club 3, F.A.A. 1, Latin Club 2-4, Student Council 1-2. WILLIAM FRED DOYLE Is his favorite beverage really coke? Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science Football 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. 2-3, Class Officer 2. JOYCE FARIS Does Tom keep you waiting? Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Foreign Language F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3, Hall Monitors 4, G.A.A. 3, Annual Staff 4. BARBARA COULTAS Lucky girl with a diamond Majors: English F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 3-4. PHYLLIS CURTIS Have you ever heard her yodle? Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Physical Science Glee Club 1-2-4, F.H.A. 3-4. MARY ELLEN DICKERSON A sweet little miss with a pleasing personality Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Foreign Language Band 1-2-3-4, Camera Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Spanish Club 2-3, National Honor Society 3-4, Class Officer 3, Annual Staff 4. MABLE ELLIS She's a gal who has little to say Majors: English Mixed Chorus 2-4, Glee Club 1-3, National Honor Society 3-4, Library Club 2-3. MARVIN FESLER Favorite subject 'WOMEN' Majors: English, Physical Science, Mathematics Minors: Social Science Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 4, Latin Club 2-4, Dramatics Club 2-3-4, Basketball 1, Baseball 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3, Jr. Play.' 10 YAEGER RADIO TV SENIORS BARBARA FORGY She handles the money” Majors: English, Physical Science, Mathematics F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1, Library Club 2-3, National Honor Society 3-4, Dramatics Club 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Jr. Play. ELIZABETH GLECKLER A friend of everyone” Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Dramatics Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Glee Club 1-3. ROBERT GRAMMER The interest of a Sophomore Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitor 3. HARMAN HAHN To study or not to study. That is the question Majors: English Minors: Mathematics, Physical Science, Social Science F. F. A. 3-4. Attended Jacksonville High 2Vi yrs. JIMMIE HARMISON If you don't know the way to Griggsville just ask him” Majors: English, Physical Science, Social Science, Mathematics Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 1-2, Latin Club 2-4, Dramatics Club 3-4, Mixed Chorus 1, Jr. Play, Class Officer 1-3. FINETTA GARMAN She hails from California Majors: English Attended San Lius Obispo High 3 years. CHARLES GRAHAM Lover Boy Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Physical Science Basketball 1-2, Track 1. JERRY GRIMES Listen to that boy sing and play his guitar Majors: Social Science, English Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Dramatics 3-4, Jr. Play, Camera Club 2, Saukee Scoops 3, Spanish Club 2. JAMES HALPIN Friend of the motorcycle Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics, Foreign Language, Social Science Band 1-2-3, Spanish Club 2-3, Dramatics Club 3, Jr. Play, Annual Staff 4, Camera Club 1, Pep Club 3. JOYCE ANN HARMISON A waitress who wants to become a Butler Majors: English, Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 2-3, Library Club 2-3, Duplicators Club 4, Dramatics Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Pep Club 1-2. AUSTIN’S MEAT MARKET 11 SENIORS DONNA RAE HARSHMAN She's lots of fun Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 1-4, Annual Staff 4. ROY HOLMES He is seen much around Sophomore girls Majors: English, Physical Science, Mathematics F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 1, Annual Staff 4, Student Projectionist 3-4. JOHN HULL Quit school. JOYCE JORDAN Is that diamond real? Majors: English, Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3, Saukee Scoops 4, Annual Staff 4, G.A.A. 4, Glee Club I, Hall Monitors 4. JAMES KATTLEMAN He’s never quiet Majors: English, Social Science WILLIAM GUY HARTER He’s simply mad about women! Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 3-4, Hall Monitors 3. JANICE HOOVER Songbird of PHS Majors: English Minors: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2-4, Jr. Play, Pep Club 3. CHARLOTTE JAMES She goes for Chevies in a big way Majors: English, Physical Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Latin Club 2-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 2. CLAUDETTE KASSON The life of a classroom Majors: English, Social Science F. H.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, G. A.A. 1-2. SHIRLEY KELLY Her thoughts are on a boy from Barry Majors: English Minors: Physical Science Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3, F.H.A. 1-2-3, G.A.A. 1. STANDARD OIL CO., R. O. SIDWELL, AGENT SENIORS MARILYN KLINEFELTER She doesn’t see stars, she sees Charles Majors: English Minors: Physical Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Mathematics G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Saukee Scoops 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Library Club 1-2-3, Duplicators Club 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Glee Club 1-3, Mixed Chorus 2-4, Camera Club 2, Jr. Play, Pep Club 1-2-3. MARION LOGSDON His talents don’t seem to impress the teachers Majors: English, Physical Science, Social Science Football 3-4, Track 2, F.F.A. 3. DELORES LONG P.H.S. office girl Majors: English Minors: Mathematics, Physical Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1, National Honor Society 3-4, Latin Club 2-4, Annual Staff 4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3. VIRGINIA MARTIN Often seen, but seldom heard Majors: English, Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2. NANCY MILLER One of our married Seniors Quit school. JAMES LEE A good sport all the way Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science National Honor Society 3-4, Attended West Pike Vi year, Clarksville 1 year. SHERMAN LOMBARD Super salesman! Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Physical Science Mixed Chorus 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Class Officer 3, Student Projectionist 1-2. CHARLES LOWERY Marilyn’s one and only Majors: English, Social Science Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3. Robert McAllister Always having a wonderful time Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language Band 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Library Club 2, Dramatics Club 3, Football 2-3, Track 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 1, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3, Camera Club 1-2, Jr. Play. GEORGE MORTON Deep in thought Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 3. D-X — R. C. SPRINGER, AGENT 13 SENIORS MARY RUTH MURPHY She has a way with men Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Physical Science, Foreign Language G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Cheerleader 2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Library Club 2-3-4, Duplicators Club 4, Dramatics Club 2-3-4, Saukee Scoops 1-3-4, Glee Club 1-2. MAXINE NORTON Cheerful as a bird Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Foreign Language F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Jr. Play. JON PAYNE Typing expert Majors: English, Social Science Minors: Physical Science Mixed Chorus 1-2. RAYMOND PAYNE The silent type Majors: English, Physical Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4. JOYCE PETTY ' Did you say bashful? Majors: English Minors: Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Library Club 1-2, Duplicators Club 4, Dramatics Club 2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 2-4, Glee Club 1-2, Jr. Play, Pep Club. LEOTA MYERS Friend of the teachers Majors: Erg'ish, Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Hall Monitors 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Glee Club 4, Mixed Chorus 2. CARLENE PARKS Make way for a lady Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Hall Monitors 4, Library Club 2-3, G.A.A. 1, Annual Staff 4, Glee Club 1-2, Jr. Play, Pep Club 2. JOYCE PAYNE Another married Senior Quit school. RICHARD PEILE Next to cattle he likes women! Majors: English Minors: Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 4, Annual Staff 4. MARLENE PFEIFFER She's quiet as a mouse Majors: English, Physical Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Library Club 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 4. 14 PIKE COUNTY SUPER SERVICE SENIORS ROY DAVID PLATTNiR Terror of the town Majors: English, Mathematics, Physical Science Minors: Foreign Language, Social Science Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 2-4, Student Council 4, Spanish Club 2-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Dramatics Club 3-4, Camera Club 1, Jr. Play. DON PURSLEY Quiet but, oh! when you get to know him Quit school. GENE RAY He isn’t one who drives fast or one who drives slow. He simply flies low. Majors: English, Mathematics, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Foreign Language Spanish Club 2-3, Dramatics Club 2-4, Football 3-4, Track 1, Annual Staff 4, Band 1-2, Mixed Chorus 1, Camera Club 3. GAILORD ROBERTSON Little, but, oh! so mighty Majors: English, Social Science Football 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Band 1-2, Jr. Play. EDWARD SHELTON Idle dreamer Majors: English, Physical Science Football 1-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Student Projectionist 4, Basketball 1. JEAN PLUES Trouble, trouble, trouble Majors: English, Social Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitor 1, Football 1. MARILYN RANSOM Nothing quite so pleasant as having Marilyn around Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 2-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 2, Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4. DOLORES REINHARDT Her interest lies out of school Majors: English Minors: Physical Science, Foreign Language, Mathematics F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Dramatics Club 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Jr. Play, Pep Club 1-2-3-4. GEORGANN SAPP A Sapp who wants to become a Fish Majors: English Minors: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 4, Dramatics Club 4, National Honor Society 3-4, Saukee Scoops 3, Glee Club 1, Pep Club 3. JAMES SIDWELL The answer to Catherine's dreams Majors: English, Mathematics, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Foreign Language Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 4, Spanish Club 2-3, Jr. Ploy, National Honor Society 3-4, Dramatics Club 3-4, Mixed Chorus 1. FARM BUREAU 15 SENIORS DONNA BELL SIMMONS Our genius of the keyboard Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Mathematics F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Library Club 1-2-3, Duplicators Club 4, Dramatics Club 4, Annual Staff 4, Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3. DONALD LEO SMITH Friend of the soil Majors: English, Mathematics, Physical Science F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4. VERA MARIE STROUD The twinkle of her diamond matches the twinkle of her eyes Majors: English, Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2. BERNICE THOMAS She’s always helping someone Majors: English F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Library Club 3, National Honor Society 3-4, Glee Club 1-2, Jr. Play. THOMAS THURMAN He’s never late???????? Majors: English, Physical Science, Social Science Minors: Foreign Language Band 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3, Spanish Club 2-3, Basketball 1, Football 1-4. ALFRED SMITH Give the girls a chance Majors: English, Social Science DARLA STROTHER Spends much time with a guy from Rockport. Isn’t that so, Darla? Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Mathematics Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Student Council 1-2-4, F.H.A. 1-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Class Officer 1-2-3, Dramatics Club 3,4, Annual Staff. THOMAS STRUBINGER Always busy Majors: English, Physical Science, Mathematics Minors: Foreign Language, Social Science Band 1-2-3, Spanish Club 2-3, National Honor Society 3-4, Camera Club 2, Jr. Play, Pep Club 1-2. CAROL THRASHER Her secret ambition is to invent an answer machine! Majors: English, Physical Science, Mathematics Latin Club 2-4, Library Club 3, National Honor Society 3-4, Dramatics Club 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3, G.A.A. 1-2, Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 2, Glee Club 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Jr. Play, Pep Club 1-2. MARILYN TUCKER She Doesn't mind working Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Hall Monitors 4, Latin Club 2-4, Library Club 2-3, Pep Club 3-4. 16 ENGLISH DRY GOODS SENIORS REX WADE Oh, when he flashes that smile! Majors: English, Social Science, Physical Science Class President 4, National Honor Society 3-4. GEORGE WILLIS If you don’t know the answer, just ask George Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Jr. Play, Camera Club 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Dramatics Club 2-3-4, Spanish Club 3-4, Student Projectionist 2-3-4. JAMES YOKEM Happy as a lark Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science SUSAN WATSON Always the life of a party Majors: English, Physical Science Minors: Social Science, Foreign Language G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 2-3-4, Library Club 2-3, Annual Staff 4, Saukee Scoops 4, Glee Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 3-4. DOROTHY WINDMILLER Here’s Blondie. But where's Dogwood? Majors: English Minors: Social Science F. H.A. 1-2-3-4, Spanish Club 2, G. A.A. 2, Camera Club 3. MARJORIE ZUMWALT Guess what? A quiet woman!” Majors: English Minors: Social Science F.H.A. 1-2, Library Club 3-4. First row across: $. Watson, T. Strubinger, M. Campbell, J Grimes, D. Simmons, D. Plottner, C. Thrasher, G. Ray, B. Minor, E. Shelton, j. Hoover. Second row across: B. Baughman, J. Harmison, D. Peile, F. Hoos, B. Cannon, G. Dark. Third row: J. Faris, R. McKinney, C. Cunningham, D. Moore, D. Pursley, C. Parks. Fourth row: C. Graham, M. Murphy, J. Harmison, J. Kat-felman, V. Stroud. Fifth row: M. Klinefelter, B. Robertson, M. Dickerson, B. McAllister, J. Sidwell, J. Hoos, D. Jackson, G. Willis, B. Coultas, B. Doyle, S. Patterson. Sixth row: H. Smith, J. Petty, D. Baughman, M. Tucker, J. Hull, J. Halpin, S. Smith, D. McDonald, S. Lombard, B. Forgy, M. Fester. MARY ELLEN DICKERSON—Mary Ellen is an outstanding student at P.H.S. and deserving of this award. She has been active in the Band for four years. Camera Club, Mixed Chorus, and the National Honor Society. She was class secretary her Junior year and secretary of the National Honor Society this year. She will be remembered by many as The little girl in a hurry . TOM STRUBINGER—Tom is well known and appreciated by the students and teachers of P.H.S. He has been a member of the Band, Spanish Club, Camera Club, and National Honor Society. He has been Vice President of the National Honor Society this year. His pleasant ways and smiling face will be remembered by all of us. Senior Citizenship Awards The Senior Class this year chose Mary Ellen Dickerson and Tom Strubinger as the D.A.R. and S.A.R. award winners. Darla Strother and Rex Wade were chosen for the Danforth Foundation Awards. REX WADE—Rex has been a very dependable artist for the Annual Staff and a member of the National Honor Society. He was President of the Senior Class and handled his many tasks well. His pleasing personality and flashing smiles will be remembered by all. DARLA STROTHER — Darla will be remembered for her outstanding work in Dramatics Club, Annual Staff, Student Council, Mixed Chorus and as a class officer. Her cheerful smile and pleasing ways will make her long remembered by her classmates. 18 PIKE COUNTY ELECTRIC SUPPLY CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR We entered P.H.S. in September, 1950, as a class of one hundred and twelve green Freshmen.” On the first day we were a little confused, but we soon learned the routine of our new school. Initiation day was a very memorable day of our Freshman year. At our first class meeting we elected our classi officers: President, Jim Harmison; Vice-President, Jim Sidwell; Secretary, David Plattner; and Treasurer, Janice Hoover. Joyce Harmison was Treasurer of the Student Council, and our other representatives to the Student Council were Claudine Weaver and Richard Daigh. Our Helpful sponsors who guided us throughout the year were Mrs. Courtney and Mr. Kuethe. SOPHOMORE YEAR We returned to P.H.S. in September, 1951, with one hundred and two Sophomores. As our class officers, we elected: Bill Baughman, President; Bill Doyle, Vice-President; Bob Gram-mer, Secretary; and Nancy Miller, Treasurer. Our Student Council members were Richard Daigh, Charles Lowery, and Bill Baughman. Charles Lowery was chosen Secretary to the Student Council. Miss Harpole was our very patient sponsor. We all looked forward to becoming Upper Classmen. JUNIOR YEAR Our Junior class of ninety-six students enjoyed a happy and a most unforgettable year under the leadership of Miss McGuire. We chose for our class officers: President, Jim Harmison; Vice-President, Jack Logsdon; Secretary, Mary Ellen Dickerson; and Treasurer, Sherman Lombard. The members of the Student Council from our Junior class were Catherine Cunningham; Jim Sidwell; and Bill Baughman. 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 $369.50, which was put in the Junior class fund for the Jr.-Sr. Banquet. The theme for the Jr.-Sr. Banquet was Song of the Islands. Everyone looked forward to becoming a Senior. SENIOR YEAR We returned to P.H.S. in September, 1953, with eighty-six Seniors. We elected for our class officers: Rex Wade, President; Richard Daigh, Vice-President; Marvin Fesler, Secretary; and Charles Collins, Treasurer. Jim Sidwell was President of the Student Council. Our other representatives to the Student Council were David Plattner, Georgann Sapp, and Darla Strother. The Senior Play, Valley of the Ghosts,” was given on April 9. It was directed by Miss Harman. The net profit from the play and the square dances was put in the Senior class fund for the Senior trip. We wish to thank Mr. Fesler for his excellent leadership, which has made our Senior year a more memorable and happy year. We hope that the underclassmen will enjoy their four years of high school at P.H.S. as much as we have enjoyed ours. HOME FURNITURES 19 CLASS WILL I, Wava Aiken, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to my brother, Curt. I, Greta Barton, do will and bequeath my books, grades, and teachers to my sister, Judy. I, A. D. Bauer, do will and bequeath 50c to the P.H.S. Army Cap Fund, and also locker door No. 86. I, Don Baughman, do will and bequeath my ability to study and get along with my teachers to Carroll Baughman—he will need it. I, Wilma Betts, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with a certain Junior to anyone else who thinks they can do better. I, Lee Bonds, do will and bequeath my place in the stairway to Paul Smith and Sue Mueller; also to Reginal Duhham, my circus shots (who already has a good start). I, Marilyn Brown, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with certain Barry boys to Pat Hinds. I Marilou Campbell, do will and bequeath my ability to keep out of trouble in Home Ec. to Donna Moore. I, Bonita Cannon, do will and bequeath, to any Junior who would like a headache, my extra work in American History. I, Harold Capps, do will and bequeath my parking to Paul Smith and Sue Mueller; they seem to be parked there all the time anyway. I, Charles Collins, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to my brother— he needs it. I, Barbara Coultas, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with Mrs. Meyer to Wiggles”, Donna Morre. I, Catherine Cunningham, do will and bequeath to Norma Jones, who always studies, my ability to mess around in the upper hall sixth hour. I, Phyllis Curtis, do will and bequeath my Grammar book to anyone who thinks he or she is smart enough to understand it. I, Dick Daigh, do will and bequeath my nickname Dinky to Harry Lee Reel. I, Mary Ellen Dickerson, do will and bequeath my leisure time to anyone who can find it. I, Bill Doyle, do will and bequeath an interview with mother to A.E.M.; he likes to talk with her so well. I, Mabel Ellis, do will and bequeath my interest in Detroit Diesels to nobody. I, Joyce Faris, do will and bequeath my nickname Chester to a few certain people who need a new name. I, Pedro Fester, do will and bequeath my ability to direct band to Couchie. I, Barbara Forgy, do will and bequeath my A average in American History to my sister, Mary Ann. I, Elizabeth Gleckler, do will and bequeath the nickname Jean Pleus gave me to Nancy Willis. I, Charles Graham, do will and bequeath my shares in Pittsfield High School as an addition to Sing-Sing (Prison). I, Bob Grammer, do will and bequeath my job of Assistant Gym Keeper to anyone as deserving as I. I, Jerry Grimes, do will and bequeath my chair in the front of the room, in English to Johnny Johnson. I, Harman Hahn, do will and bequeath my ability to play pool to Carol Baughman. Carol, I hope you will use this to a better advantage than I did. I, James Halpin, do will and bequeath my ability to survive on bear meat and cheese to Jerry Dell. I, Jim Harmison, do will and bequeath to anyone the ability to study three remaining lessons while taking American History, if it is possible. I, Joyce Harmison, do will and bequeath my ability to make Mr. Wilson smile to Nancy Nicholson. I, Donna Rae Harshman, do will and bequeath my interest in Chandlerville to Sherry Ransom; she can have him. I, Bill Harter, do will and bequeath my ability to skip school and get out of it to my brother Rosie. I, Roy Holmes, do will and bequeath my nickname of Laimbrain and Cirgarette Butt, to Barbara Ode and Karen Willsey. I, Janice Hoover, do will and bequeath my ability not to go steady to Ina Strother. I, Charlotte James, do will and bequeath my interest in the Junior Class to no one. I want him! I, Joyce Jordan, do will and bequeath my ability to change seats in 8th hour study hall to Norman Reel. I, Claudette Kasson, do will and bequeath my oil wells and diamond mines to Helen Winston. May she never go broke or her oil wells go dry. I, Jim Kattleman, do will and bequeath my ability not to study in study hall to Tom Dickie. I, Shirley Kelly, do will and bequeath my ability to drive to Ann Rupert. I, Marilyn Klinefelter, do will and bequeath, (Continued on Page 77) 20 CLASS PROPHECY Dear Friends, Well, to start with, we'll let you know that the walls of P.H.S. are still standing. Everyone seems to think they will continue to stand for quite some time since they survived the class of '54. Upon hearing of Donna Bell Simmons’ position as private secretary with the Hayden Saving and Loan Company of Duluth, Minnesota, we decided to look into the careers of other members of our class. Donna is now holder of the World's Champion Typing record at 138 words per minute. Leota Myers is head bookkeeper of the same firm. Phyllis, Flaming” Curtis and Marlene Marvelous Pfeiffer are quite a hit singing their popular western songs. They are accompanied by Jerry Grimes on his guitar. Gene Ray is now completing plans for building an airship to Mars. Dick Daigh will attempt the flight sometime in 1972. Don Smith, who has tired of farming and wants adventure, will go along for the ride. We recently heard that Jim Harmison is the new president of the Mogen David Wine Industry. We are thinking about paying him a call. David Plattner is employed in the undertaking business as owner of Plattner Paradise Chapel. Bill Doyle is now in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where he is one of the judges of the Miss America Beauty Contest. From what we hear, the wheels are kept turning each year at the International Stock Show in Chicago by A. D. Bauer. Joyce Petty and Mary Ruth Murphy continued their career as soda jerks by locating in Miami, Florida. They are employed as the head soda jerks of the United States. The name of their place is Jerky J’s Joint. Of course, nothing but soft drinks are served at their fountain. Joyce (Harmison) Butler is living in California near an Air Force base, where her husband is stationed. We spent a very enjoyable afternoon seeing the sights of California under her guidance. Bob Grammer, proprietor of the Stork Club is doing quite a business now days. Bud Robertson, head waiter, escorted us (Dolores Reinhart and Marilyn Klinefelter) to our table upon entering the club. We noticed the bartender, Bill Harter, was kept busy. Charles Lowery and Jim Sidwell were February 26, 1968 the feature attraction of the evening. Their act is known as the Lowery and Sidwell comedian team. They are the present day's Martin and Lewis. We noticed Catherine Cunningham at a table not far from ours. We learned of her employment with the American Airlines in San Francisco. As we were leaving we ran into GeorgAnn (Sapp) Fish who, at the time was visiting in California, but is from Summer Hill, Illinois. From the headlines of a well known California paper we read that Alfred Smith is now starring with Marilyn Monroe in Now or Never produced by Harman Hahn. Sue Watson stars in a beautiful water scene in the picture. The million dollar gambling casino, The Golden Nugget” in Las Vegas, which is owned and operated by Lee Bonds and Jack Logsdon, is now featuring an exclusive floor show. Appearing in this show are Vera Stroud, Claudette Kason, Finetta Garman, Dorothy Windmiller, and Shirley Kelley. The one and only male star of the show is Marvin Pedro Fesler. We saw one of our school day twirlers, Wava Aiken, working as cigarette girl. We were in Indianapolis to see Harold Capps win the 1964 Indianapolis Speedway. Don Baughman came in second, with Charles Graham as a close third. While we were there, we also saw Jim Halpin in the Motorcycle races. George Willis is managing the Willing Willis Truck Line. A few of his drivers are Reckless Rex Wade, Rattlebrain” Raymond Payne, Jerky” Jim Lee, and Jumpy Jon Payne. Jim Kattleman and Ed Shelton are head mechanics. On arriving in Pittsfield for a long delayed visit we learned of the recent purchase of Floyd's Jewelry Store by Jim Yoken. His chief saleswoman is Carlene Parks. Maxine Norton, Joyce Faris, Donna Rae Harshman, and Charlotte James are employed as models at Floyd’s, where a style show of jewelry is presented once a month. Upon picking up a newspaper we were astonished to see that one of our old friends, Carol Thrasher, was now the editor of that paper. (Continued on Page 78) 22 STRAUSS CO. JUNIOR CLASS PRESIDENT—JACK BARBER VICE PRESIDENT—RALPH ARNOLD SECRETARY—PEGGY DUCEY TREASURER—CAROL CANTRELL SPONSOR—MISS McQUIRE The 73 Juniors entered P.H.S. as upper classmen. Miss McGuire, their sponsor, has been assisted by Mrs. Meyer, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Wilson. The Juniors chose Carol Cantrell and Carol Smith as attendants to the Homecoming Queen. No Boys Allowed”, the class play, was given December 11 and a net profit of $300.00 was made. The money from the play and the square dances will be used for the Junior-Senior Prom and for the trip which will be taken our Senior year. Junior Citizenship Awards MARGARET SMITH, friendly to everyone, is liked by all. She DENNIS HEAVNER, co-captain of next years football team, is a member of the F.H.A., Latin Club, and Hall Monitors Club. is a member of the football team. Hall Monitors Club, and Spanish Club. MAIN’S JEWELRY 23 24 JUNIORS DICK NIEBUR, INSURANCE C. Aiken R. Arnold K. Ballard J. Barber C.Baughman Z. Benson P. Butler C. Cantrell C. Carnes C. Carroll C. Clause W. Conger R. Craigmiles M. Curiess D. Dell J. Dell P. Ducey M. Forgy T. Fox K. Frank B. Frazier J. Goodin L. Graham E. Gratton E. Hammitt D. Heavner K. Hembrough M. Henry P. Hinds C. Hirsheimer S. Holmes W. Hopkins D. Hull C. Hurshman B. lonson G. Jackson R. Jennings R. Johnson W. Jones B. Lashment J. Lowe E. McAnarney J. McCleery E. McHose G. McKee B. McKenna B. McKinney D. Miller C. Moore D. Moore J. Moore M. Motley W. MoHey M. Morrow S. Myers N. Nicholson A. Norton G. Norton R. Orr L Payne V. Prater E. Predmore H. Reel W. Renound L. Roads E. Robertson R. Ruble J. Schmidt E. Shelton C. Smith C. Smith M. Smith M. Smith B. Swearingen P. Tipton J. Wade J. Webel JUNIORS FLOYD’S JEWELRY GIFT SHOP 25 SOPHOMORE CLASS PRESIDENT—BILL FERGUSON VICE PRESIDENT—KHOY SANDERSON SECRETARY—TOM PLATTNER TREASURER—CAROL MELTON ADVISER—MISS BUEKER Ninety-three students started out as Sophomores this year. They elected Anne Dimmitt, Anne Aldrich, and Tom Petty to the Student Council. For Homecoming attendants, they chose Ina Strother and Carol Melton, and they chose Carolyn Capps and Paul Smith for attendants at the Sweetheart Ball. Many of the Sophomore class have taken active parts in many organizations. Sophomore Citizenship Awards MARION BAGENT is a member of the F.F.A., Hall Monitors CONNIE SHUE, a cute sophomore with a pleasing personality Club, and basketball team. He has gained many friends with which has won her many friends. She is a member of the Band, his quiet ways. F.H.A., and Dramatics Club. 26 CHAS. A. HOOPER, INSURANCE SOPHOMORES Row It A. Aldrich, T. Bagby, M. Bagent, G. Ballard, P. Benson, 0. Barnes, B. Beswick, J. Blackledge, G. Bowman. Row 2t W. Brown, B. Cannon, C. Capps, I. Claus, I. Collins, M. Cooley, N. Cooper, G. Curry, C. Daniels. Row 3: M. Daut, M. Deemer, K. Defosse, T. Dickie, A. Dimmitt, F. Dixon, C. Doran, D. Doyle, R. Dunham. Row 4: W. Ferguson, R. Frozier, J. Gard, D. Garner, J. Gay, B. Goodin, L. Graham, E. Grafton, I. Halpin. Row 3l B. Harris, J. Hart, D. Harter, J. Hileman, M. Hull, A. Johnson, B. Jones, N. Jones, T. Kelly. Row 6: C. Keys, P. Kinder, D. lightle, D. McAnarney, J. McCleery, C. Melton, S. Mueller, G. Norris, D. Norton. Row 7: C. Porrach, P. Payne, N. Pennock, R. Perrine, T. Petty, J. Phillips, T. Plottner, S. Pressey, W. Pursley. Row 8: N. Reel, R. Reinhardt, D. Ruble, A. Rupert, K. Sanderson, W. Schuessler, E. Shelton, C. Shue, B. Smith. Row 9: D. Smith, E. Smith, P. Smith, R. Sparks, R. Springer, G. Stauffer, P. Stout, I. Strother, L Taylor. Row lOi C. Tucker, R. Turnbaugh, W. Vannatta, F. Venable, I. Watson, H. Whitlock, O. Williams, W. Windsor, H. Winston. Row lit B. Wright, D. Zumwalt. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK 27 FRESHMAN CLASS PRESIDENT—C. A. BRADBURN VICE PRESIDENT—JERRY BRANT SECRETARY—BEN JOHNSON TREASURER—FRANKIE ALLEN ADVISER—MISS HARPOLE Ninety-one Freshmen entered Pittsfield High School lost September. One of their first tasks was that of electing class officers. They elected Bob Motley, Floyd Robertson, and J. M. Sapp to represent them at the Student Council Meetings. Joyce Frazier was chosen as a cheerleader, and many of the Freshman boys were out for football and basketball. The class chose Sue Deemer and Eleanor Bauer as attendants to the Homecoming Queen. Judy Barton and Ben Johnson were attendants at the Sweetheart Ball. Freshman Citizenship Awards NHL CLARK is a member of the Student Projectionists. He has been elected o student council member for next year. JUDY BARTON, with her pleasing ways has won many friendships. She is a member of the F.H.A., G.A.A., Dramatics Club, and Glee Club. She was chosen as an attendant at the Sweetheart Ball. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK FRESHMEN Row It L. Allen, J. Bogby, J. Barton, E. Bauer, L. Bauer, J. Baughman, I. Black, J. Blacketter. Raw 2t D. Bown, C. Bradburn, J. Brant, J. Browning, I. Brunberg, R. Burbridge, B. Butler, B. Butler, C. Capps. Row 3: G. Capps, I. Capps, J. Carter, N. Clark, J. Couch, F. Coultas, R. Coultas, G. Craigmiles, V. Daniels. Row 4s L. Daut, M. Deemer, L Duggins, S. Defosse, D. Ellis, C. Ellis, H. Foster, J. Frazier, I. Freeman. Row 3s K. Garner, S. Garner, A. Gray, J. Greenwood, O. Haskins, J. Heavner, K. Higgins, D. Hinds, W. Houchins. Row 6t J. Howell, C. Hubbard, R. Hull, R. Hurshman, B. Johnson, J. Johnson, R. Kelley, S. King, I. Kriegshauser. Row 7s I. Lord, S. Lynch, D. McConnell, D. McKee, M. Moore, K. Motley, R. Motley, B. Ode, M. Paxton. Row 8t D. Pine, G. Pleus, D. Plummer, M. Prater, L Rankin, $. Ransom, A. Reel, D. Roads. Row 9: J. Roberts, F. Robertson, E. Ruble, L. Ruble, J. Sapp, D. Shaw, B. Smith, M. Smith, N. Smith. Row 10x W. Stouffer, S. Thomas, S. Thrasher, S. Tipton, B. Vandiver, R. Wahlgren, J. Watson, R. Webel. Row 11s K. Willsey, D. Woolfolk. LEWIS MOTOR CO, 29 The Freshman Initiation Last September the Freshmen Initiation took place in the second week of school. All summer long we had to shine shoes and button. On Freshman Day we were a mass of lipstick, paint, and shoe polish. That afternoon we had a party in the gym. The Freshmen boys had their jeans and shirts on wrong side out and backwards. Several boys had starch in their hair. The girls had their clothes on wrong side out and backwards and their hair in braids. For the entertainment Barbara Ode and Karen Willsey sang a duet accompanied by Sarah King. Lois Brunberg played a piano solo and Doris McConnell played an accordion solo. C. A. Bradburn gave a good speech. Every boy and girl had to shout their name and button several times before the student body. Four boys gave a style show, which everyone got a big kick out of. Ben Johnson was called back several times to model” his outfit. There was a shoe scramble and do I mean a shoe scramble! We all had a grand time and there was never a dull moment all Freshman Day. 30 PIKE COUNTY COAL LUMBER CO. Back row: J. Jordan, N. Miller, M. Campbell, C. Cunningham, J. Petty, J. Faris, M. Norton, B. Cannon, M. Pfeiffer, B. Thomas, W. Betts. 2nd row: M. Dickerson, C. James, D. Harshman, J. Hoover, D. Simmons, J. Harmison, D. Strother, L. Gleckler, D. Long, L. Myers, C. Parks, B. Forgy, D. Reinhardt, M. Klinefelter, S. Watson, G. Sapp, Mr. Fesler, Miss Dell, M. Ransom, C. Thrasher, G. Barton. 4th row: D. Daigh, M. Fesler, C. Collins, R. Wade, A. Bauer, B. Robertson, B. McAllister, S. Lombard, R. Holmes, J. Halpin, J. Grimes, D. Piele, G. Ray, G. Willis, J. Payne. ANNUAL STAFF EDITOR—CAROL THRASHER ASSISTANT EDITOR—MARILYN RANSOM BUSINESS MANAGERS—SHERMAN LOMBARD, GEORGE WILLIS SENIOR EDITORS—MARILYN KLINEFELTER, DELORES REINHARDT ART EDITORS—GENE RAY, REX WADE SPORTS EDITORS—MARVIN FESLER, BUD ROBERTSON, JIM HALPIN SNAPSHOT EDITORS—CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM, JANICE HOOVER ACTIVITY EDITORS—BOB McALLISTER, DARLA STROTHER CLASS EDITORS—GOERGANN SAPP, DONNA BELL SIMMONS, SUE WATSON MUSIC EDITORS—MARY ELLEN DICKERSON, JERRY GRIMES TYPISTS—CARLENE PARKS, LEOTA MYERS, GRETA BARTON, BARBARA FORGY DUPLICATOR’S CLUB Back row: P. Benson, Mr. Wilson, G. Norton, C. Carnes, B. Lashmett, C. Carroll. 2nd row: D. Simmons, J. Petty, M. Murphy. 3rd row: M. Klinefelter, J. Harmison, C. Cunningham. 32 DEMOCRAT TIMES Backrow: T. Petty, F. Robertson, B. Motley, J. Sapp, Miss Harpole, C. Hirsheimer. Front row: A. Aldrich, A. Dimmitt, D. Strother, J. Sidwell, D. Plattner, G. Sapp, C. Carroll, B. McKinney. STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT—JIM SIDWELL VICE PRESIDENT—BEVERLY McKINNEY SECRETARY—TOM PETTY TREASURER—J. M. SAPP SPONSOR—MISS HARPOLE The Student Council is an important student organization in the school, with three members being elected from every class except the Senior class which has four. The purpose of the organization is to stimulate a spirit of cooperation among the students and faculty of Pittsfield High School and to aid in the development of loyal, constructive school spirit. SAUKEE SCOOPS BROWN PRODUCE CO-EDITORS—CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM, JOYCE HARMISON SPONSOR—MRS. HOWEY The Saukee Scoops staff had a membership of 22 this year. The paper was published twice a month. Subscriptions and single issues were sold to the students. DELL SON LIBRARY CLUB PRESIDENT—LINDA WATSON VICE PRESIDENT—BEVERLY IONSON SECRETARY—INA STROTHER TREASURER—NANCY PENNOCK REPORTER—LOIS BRUNBERG SPONSOR—MISS HOHEN There are nineteen members in the Library Club this year. The duties of the members are to check in and check out books, prepare new books for us, and keep the library in good order. The point system is being used, but the awards have been changed from pins to letters. Five-hundred points are required for a letter. HALL MONITERS SPONSOR—MISS BUEKER The duties of the members of this organization are to deliver messages, keep the papers picked up in the halls, and to assist the teachers and students whenever needed. Back row: L. Myers, J. Jordan, D. Harshman, B. Cannon, L. Kriegshauser, J. Faris, B. McKinney, M. Smith, B. McKenna, Miss Bueker, sponsor. 2nd row: G. Sapp, C. Parks, M. Tucker, J. Moore, C. Carroll, Z. Benson, C. Smith, P. Hinds, E. McAnarney, J. Motley, E. Hammitt. 3rd row: M. Bagent, R. McAllister, D. Peile, D. Heavner, B. Hopkins, D. Dell, J. Sidwell, R. Arnold, D. Plattner. Back row: D. Norton, C. Keys, O. Williams, L. Halpin, W. Jones, R. Sparks, M. Forgy, N. Willis, L. Taylor, M. Graham. 2nd row: J. Garner, L. Brunberg, I. Strother, L. Watson, B. lonson, N. Pennock, Miss Hoehn, sponsor. STUDENT PROJECTIONISTS SPONSOR—MR. FESLER RICHARD’S D-X PRESIDENT—BARBARA FORGY VICE PRESIDENT—JOYCE FARIS SECRETARY—KAY FRANK TREASURER—NORMA JONES PUBLICITY—WAVA AIKEN DEGREES-CAROL CLAUS WORLD FRIENDSHIP—SHIRLEY HOLMES RECREATION—BETTY McKENNA SPONSOR—MISS LIPPINCOTT The Purposes of F.H.A. are easily expressed in their motto Toward New Horizons . The organization, with a membership of over 100, started the year with a wiener roast at King Park sharing the fun with the F.F.A. Other activities were: a fourth place float in the Homecoming Parade, a Christmas Party with caroling at the hospital, and the annual Sweetheart Ball on February 12, sponsored by the F.H.A. and F.F.A. Sectional Officers from the Pittsfield Chapter were Mrs. Hiram McKenna, a Section Mother, and Norma Jones, Recreation Chairman. Mrs. William Forgy and Mrs. Michael Watson served as Chapter Mothers for ’53-’54. The duties of the Student Projectionists are to show films to the various classes. They also take care of sending the films back after they have been shown. Two boys are assigned to each period of the day to show the films in the classrooms. Richard Jennings and J. M. Sapp have charge of keeping the machine in good working order. Back row: R. Hull, R. Hurshman, F. Coultas, N. Smith, I. Black, D. Ellis, B. Smith, E. Bauer. B. Wright, D. Shaw, S. Deemer, S. Ransom, S. Tipton J. Frazier, L. Kriegshauser, L. Capps, S. Thomas, L. Brunberg, J. Johnson, J. Baughman, V. Daniels, J. Alfizer, J. Garner, S. Sparks, B. Ode, D. McConnell, L. Daut, J. Barton. 2nd row: S. Thrasher, D. Norton, S. Pressey, C. Daniels, C. Capps, G. Norris, L. Claus, L. Taylor, N. Cooper, J. Gard, H. Winston, S. Mueller, G. Dimmitt, N. Pennock, J. Venable, C. Deemer, R. Perrine, M. Hull, L. Halpin, A. Aldrich, C. Shue, B. Jones, M. Graham, R. Sparks, N. Willis, D. Barnes, M. Cooley, S. Garner. 3rd row: S. Lynch, C. Melton, I. Strother, L. Watson, S. Myers, C. Carroll, C. Cantrell, J. Moore, C. Smith, C. Moore, M. Morrow, M. Smith, J. Schmidt, A. Grotton, P. Ducey, E. Shelton, P. Tipton, B. lonson, M. Forgy, M. Smith, N. Nicholson, E. Hammitt, A. Norton, J. Hori, S. McCleery, A. Groy, R. Kelly. 4th row: R. Craigmiles, E. Robertson, J. Harmison, B. Coultas, P. Curtis, M. Tucker, C. Parks, D. Windmiller, M. Brown, V. Martin, V. Stroud, C. Kosson, D. Horshman, G. Barton, M. Pfeiffer, C. James, D. Long, D. Simmons, D. Reinhardt, D. Strother, E. Gleckler, E. McAnarney, E. McHose. 3th row: J. Hoover, G. Sapp, M. Ransom, S. Holmes, L. Myers, N. Jones, K. Frank, B. Forgy, Miss Lippincotf, J. Faris, B. McKenna, C. Claus, J. Payne, B. Cannon, M. Norton, B. Thomos. Back row: R. Woolfolk, Mr. Fesler, N. Clark, G. Willis, B. Harter, J. Sapp. 2nd row: R. Jennings, D. Baughman, R. Holmes, L. Freeman, E. Shelton, S. Lombard. Top row: A. Reel, R. Burbridge, J. Browning, L. Bauer, F. Allen, R. Wahlgren, O. Haskins, M. Smith, E. Kelly, B. Beswick. 2nd row: B. Smith, M. Paxton, N. Reel, B. Stauffer, P. Smith, B. Ferguson, J. Phillips, R. Reinhardt, R. Webel, J. Heavner, D. Roads, J. Carter, H. Foster. 3rd row: D. McKee, D. Pine, F. Pursley, D. Harter, A. Johnson, B. Springer, D. Smith ,G. Curry, M. Bagent, J. Gay, E. Smith, O. K. Motley. 4th row: B. Johnson, W. Renoud, J. Webel, R. Orr, J. Wade, C. Baughman, J. Lowe, J. Dell, G. McKee, B. Motley, L. Graham, F. Robertson. 5th row: G. Capps, G. Morton, R. Holmes, G. Robertson, H. Reel, R. Payne, M. Curless, D. Smith, G. Norton, C. Fisher, R. Peile, J. Pleus, H. Hohn, B. Harter. F. F. A. PRESIDENT—MIKE CURLESS VICE PRESIDENT—DONALD SMITH SECRETARY—GAIL NORTON TREASURER—RAYMOND PAYNE REPORTER—HARRY LEE REEL ADVISER—MR. CHARLES FISHER The Future Farmers of America, or F.F.A. as it is commonly known, is the national organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools. The foundation upon which the F.F.A. organization is built, includes leadership and character development, sportsmanship, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship, and patriotism. Our local F.F.A. chapter has 61 members this year. We have participated in most sectional activities, winning the soil judging contest and placing fourth in grain judging. We conducted a program for the local Lion Club and sponsored a Father-Son Banquet. For the past two years our chapter has won the chapter activity contest, and last year one of our members, Dick Peile, was elected Sectional Vice President. 36 KING MILL LATIN CLUB sponsor—miss McGuire The organization is made up of the students who were the last students in P.H.S. to have the opportunity to study Latin. J. Harmison, M. Fesler, D. Daigh, M. Smith, M. Tucker, C. Thrasher, Miss McGuire, C. James, D. Long, M. Ransom. WINSTON MOTOR CO. SPANISH CLUB PRESIDENT—MARY ANN FORGY VICE PRESIDENT—BILL GOODIN SECRETARY—CAROL CLAUS TREASURER—TOM PETTY SPONSOR—MRS. HOWEY Spanish Club meetings were held once a month during a class period. We studied the life and customs of the Spanish-speaking people. The float entered in the Homecoming parade won first prize. At our Christmas party we ate chili and tartillas, sang Christmas carols in Spanish, and broke the penata. The club is also a member of the Illinois Federation of Pan American Leagues. Back row: G. Stauffer, C. Doran, K. DeFosse, G. Bowman, T. Plattner, R. Dunham, H. Whitlock, J. Venable, N. Jones. 2nd row: K. Willsey, L. Watson, A. Aldrich, R. Craigmiles, C. Carroll, D. Heavner, J. Barber, C. Hirsheimer, J. Goodin, J. Watson, S. King, L. Taylor. 3rd row: P. Hinds, E. McHose, E. McAnorney, B. Lashmett, G. Barton, D. Plattner, J. Faris, B. McAllister, Mrs. Howey, D. Reinhardt, M. Murphy, B. McKenna, A. Norton, N. Nicholson, B. McKinney. 4th row: S. Watson, C. Cunningham, M. Dickerson, C. Claus, M. Forgy, M. Norton, B. Goodin, T. Petty, M. Klinefelter, J. Petty. Bock row: C. Collins, G. Willis, J. Sidwell, J. Hormison, M. Fesler. J. Dell, J. lowe, D. Plottner. 2nd row! J. Webel, A. Aldrich. D. Ellis, B. Jones. I. Strother, J. Gord. S. Mueller, N. Jones, G. Sopp, C. Cunninghom, J. Hormison, J. Hoover, D. Reinhardt, J. Petty, M. Murphy, R. Perrine, L. Watson, B. Connon, G. Barton. 3rd rowi A. Rupert, C. Deemer, I. Kriegshauser, J. Watson. K. Willsey, S. King. B. Ode, S. Thrasher, D. Shaw, D. McConnell, J. Garner, J. Barton, V. Daniels, E. McAnarney. D. Strother. C. Shue, P. Benson. 4th rowi Miss Bueker, N. Willis. S. Watson. D. Simmons, M. Klinefelter, J. Grimes. J. Venable. G. Dimmitt, N. Cooper, J. Althizer, C. Thrasher, B. Forgy, E. Gleckler, Miss Harmon. DRAMATICS CLUB PRESIDENT—GLORIA DIMMITT VICE PRESIDENT—JUDY VENABLE SECRETARY—JERRY GRIMES TREASURER—NANCY COOPER CO-SPONSORS—MISS HARMAN, MISS BUEKER The Dramatics Club had 53 members this year. They went to Jacksonville, December 4, to see Smoke In Summer by Tennessee Williams. It was enjoyed by everyone. The members decided to sell Salt Water Taffy as a money making project. This was very successful. A Christmas potluck supper was held in the gym. It was very well attended and everyone had a wonderful time. The Dramatics Club of 1953—’54 was very memorable. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PRESIDENT—DAVID PLATTNER VICE PRESIDENT—TOM STRUBINGER SECRETARY—MARY ELLEN DICKERSON TREASURER—GRETA BARTON CO-SPONSOR—MISS McGUIRE, MR. FESLER Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor that a student can achieve while in high school. 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 these characteristics before he is accepted into the Society. The members assisted in selling and taking tickets at the basketball games. 38 BENSON MOTOR CO. MUSIC CONTESTANTS ROADVIEW HATCHERY DRAMATICS CONTESTANTS Judy Venable, Wilma Jones and Darla Strother, SERIOUS READINGS; Janet Altizer, Nancy Willis, Erlene Hammitt, Kathleen Higgins, Delete Shaw July Barton, and Doris McConnell, HUMOROUS READINGS; Betty McKenna, ORIGINAL ORATION; Deloris Long, RADIO; Helen Winston, ORIGINAL MONOLOGUE; Linda Watson, ORATION. Donna Bell Simmons, Marilyn Ransom, Elizabeth McHose, Marvin Paxton and Lois Brunberg were in the piano contest. Karen Willsey, and Barbara Ode, Girls’ Medium Voice; Mary McHose, Don Grigsby, Leonard Litvan, and Mary Ellen Dickerson, Clarinet quartet; Linda Watson, Flute solo,- Elizabeth McHose, French horn solo; Darla Strother, Girls’ Low Voice; Janice Hoover, Girls' High Voice; and Jim Carter, Cornet solo. Back row: Miss Harman, J. Venable, J. Altizer, Miss Bueker. 3rd row: B. McKenna, W. Jones, N. Willis, D. Long. 2nd row: E. Hammitt, K. Higgins, D. Shaw, H. Winston. Front row: D. Strother, L. Watson, J. Barton, D. McConnell. Litvan. Seated: L. Watson, E. McHose, Back row: K. Willsey, M. McHose, S. King, B. Ode, L. Brunberg, M. Paxton, J. Carter, D. Grigsby, L. D. Strother, M. Ransom, J. Hoover, M. E. Dickerson, D. B. Simmons, C. Claus. Back row: G. Craigmiles, R. Burbridge, J. Webel, L. Bauer, J. Lowe, D. Dell, M. Paxton, B. Hopkins, J. Carter, R. Coultas. 2nd row: H. Winston, B. Jones, J. Gard, N. Jones, R. Perrine, G. Barton, S. Lombard, J. Grimes, Mr. Brunberg, C. Collins, G. Willis, P. Ducey, A. Rupert, L. Taylor, L. Halpin, A. Aldrich. 3rd row: C. James, M. Ellis, B. Coultas, M. differ, AA. Ransom, M. Norton, S. Kelly, S Watson, M. Klinefelter, D. Simmons, J. Hoover, C. Cunningham, N. Miller, D. Strother. MIXED CHORUS This year the Girl’s Glee Club and Mixed Chorus together had an enrollment of 103. Both are directed by Mr. David Brunberg. The Girl’s Glee Clubs and Mixed Chorus participated in the Pike County Fall Festival at Barry directed by C. A. Burmister and the Christmas Program. The Mixed Chorus sang at Baccalaureate and one Glee Club at Commencement. All three groups combined to present two concerts of sacred music Easter week. GIRLS GLEE CLUB Back row: J. Rhodes, J. Baughman, J. Johnson, B. Smith, L. Kriegshauser, B. Ode, S. Thrasher, K. Willsey, E. McHose. 2nd row: N. Willis, J. Altizer, V. Daniels, J. Barton, D. McConnell, L. Brunberg, J. Watson, S. Deemer, E. Bauer, S. King, A. Gray, S. Tipton, S. DeFosse. 3rd row: B. McKenna, W. Houchins, B. Wright, P. Stout, L Watson, C. Deemer, N. Cooper, S. Mueller, G. Dimmitt, C. Parrack, W. Windsor, B. Harris, I. Black, S. Garner, D. Shaw, L. Lord. 4th row: S. Myers, C. Moore, M. Morrow, P. Tipton, B. lonson, N. Nicholson, D. Norton, L. Claus, D. Lightle, Mr. Brunberg, J. Venable, S. Holmes, Z. Benson, B. Lashmett, K. Frank, P. Hinds, M. Henry, C. Smith, J. Moore. 5th row: C. Claus, C. Carroll, A. Norton, E. Hammitt, C. Kasson, M. Brown, P. Curtis, M. Campbell, M. Murphy, B. McKinney, C. Cantrell, E. McAnarney, M. Forgy, E. Shelton. 40 DUSTIN FEED MILL z 0 z 1 § o m C O m Standing: W. Aiken, S. Deemer, P. Stout, A. Dimmitt, Mr. Brunberg, B. Jones, M. Perrine, S. Ransom, D. Peile. Seated, back row: R. Perrine, M. Graham, D. Strother, J. Reinhardt, J. Hubbard, L. Duke, M. Cooley, T. Thurman, K. Sanderson, D. Garner, T. Burbridge, J. Grimes, J. Lowe, J. Hart, K. Sanderson, R. Dunham, G. Norris, L. Graham, J. Barber, B. McAllister, D. Daigh. Second row: M. Dickerson, D. Grigsby, E. Robertson, L. Litvan, M. McHose, C. Melton, M. Fesler, S. Holmes, D. Reinhardt, C. Shue, J. Gard, E. Gleckler. First row: C. Cunningham, L. Watson, L. Hittner S. Hillerbrander, K. Smith, N. Jones, D. Simmons. BAND Under the direction of Mr. David Brunberg the Pittsfield High School Band has an enrollment of 47 this year. The band has participated in many things, among them were: Hardin Festival, Macomb and Quincy Band Clinics, District Solo and Ensemble Contest, and the Pittsfield Concert held in February. Marvin Fesler is the Student Director this year. He assisted Mr. Brunberg much during the football and basketball season. There will be eleven members of the band to graduate this year. 42 PITTSFIELD BOWL The Junior Class Play The Junior Class presented No Boys Allowed ’ a three act comedy on December 11th, under the direction of Miss Lorena Bueker and the student directors, Mary Ann RITA BAXTER—BETTY McKENNA JANE BAXTER—EVELYN McANARNEY VICTROLA—CONNIE MOORE EDWINA COOK—LIZ McHOSE BELINDA ELUOT—BONNIE LASHMETT NADA OWENS—KAY FRANK PATSY FARREL—EVELYN ROBERTSON Forgy and Wilma Jones. The cast was as follows: MRS. DANA—MARILYN HENRY FRED DANA—DAVID DELL LEROY DOYLE—BILL HOPKINS KEITH GARLAND—BOB FRAZIER HARVEY SMITH—JOHN WEBEL OFFICER O BRIEN—RALPH ARNOLD MR. MIDNIGHT—KEITH HEMBROUGH The fun begins when Fred and his pal, Leroy, break in on Rita’s slumber party which is strictly a no boys allowed affair. The girls call Keith and Harvey to guard them, but they have a better idea and steal the eats making it look as if Fred and his pal are the culprits. Fred and his rival, Keith, try to get a date with Rita for the school dance. Both boys try to out-do each other with schemes to make Rita fall for one of them. Keith has Harvey scare the girls while he dashes in and plays the hero. The only trouble is Fred has the same idea, and has Leroy dress up as a ghost. It’s a mad scramble when the two schemes meet face to face and madder still when a real intruder, the Midnight Prowler who has been terrifying the neighborhood for weeks makes his appearance at the same moment. Stage managers were Jim Lowe, Jerry Dell, and Mike Curless. Carol Cantrell and Joann Moore were the make-up artists. G. W. FURNITURE STORE 43 Senior Class Play The Valley of Ghosts, a mystery-comedy, was presented April 9, 1954, by the Senior Class of 54 . The action took place in the home of the late Lucille Evans in the Missouri Ozarks. Jack Martin (Jim Sidwell) and Helen Wayne (Darla Strother), once engaged, were called to the Evans home a year after Lucille's death, for the reading of the will. Helen was accompanied by her colored maid, Sally Ann (Georgeann Sapp), who received her share of scares. Jack Martin arrived with his colored chauffer, Pete (Gene Ray), who spent his time shaking and hanging on to Jack. Jonathan Black (Jim Harminson) read the will, but was continually interrupted by Minnie Strange (Carol Thrasher) who had been threatened by ghosts. Amos Hill (Marvin Fesler) arrived on the scene in pursuit of Sally Ann, while Lily Violet (Mary Ruth Murphy) comes hunting for Pete. They both are taken into the conflict and frightened out of ten years growth by ghosts. Things become more complicated when Elvira Todd (Donna Rae Harshman) rushes into the house hunting for Mrs. Scott (Dolores Reinhardt) known as Strangling Jenny, who has escaped from an insane asylum. It proves out that the Watchman (Tom Thurmon), the Ghost (Bob McAllister), and Mrs. Scott are trying to frighten everyone into leaving the place. Jonathan Black is found out to be the man behind the trouble, as he is trying to collect the fortune. When the mystery is solved, Jack and Helen patch up their argument and inherit $90,000. The people, you didn't see, but who were there, nevertheless, helped to make the play a big success. They were George Willis, and Charles Collins, sound effects; Bud Robertson, A. D. Bauer, and Jack Logsdon, stage set; Joyce Harminson, Maxine Norton, Greta Barton, Marlene Pfeiffer, Catherine Cunningham, Joyce Petty, Marilyn Klinefelter, and Joyce Faris, make-up. Our Student Directors were Wilma Betts, Bonita Sue Cannon, and Mary Ellen Dickerson. Gifts were presented to Miss Harmon, Play Director; and to Mr. Fesler, Senior Class Sponsorer, whose patience and guidance helped to make our play a success. 44 MORTON’S LOCKER PLANT Junior-Senior Banquet The 1952-1953 Junior-Senior Banquet was based on the theme The Song of the Islands”. Decorations consisted of palm trees, tropic flowers, pastel streamers, a canoe, and a grass hut. The tables were beautifully decorated with small palm trees with monkeys in them and tropical flowers. The nut cups were covered with foil and on the side of them was an orchid, beautifully made of crepe paper. On the programs was a picture of a Hawaiian girl. The Queen's throne had a backing of white napkins in chicken wire with the words Queen of the Islands” spelled out in orchids. Greta Barton was crowned Queen by Jim Harmison. Her attendants were Georgann Sapp, Marilyn Ransom, and Catherine Cunningham. Following the Grand March, lead by the Queen, everybody spent a very enjoyable evening dancing to the music of Nick Vroman and his orchestra. R. C. GRAY, CHEVROLET 45 Homecoming Hats off! Here comes a parade! With fourteen floats and spectators galore, the eighth annual Homecoming of P.H.S. was a roaring success. First prize for the floats was awarded to the Spanish Club, second to the Saukee Scoops, third to the F.F.A., and fourth to the F.H.A. After winning a wonderful football game from White Hall everyone returned to the gymnasium and danced to the music of Boots Brennen and his orchestra. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, Miss Catherine Cunningham, who was crowned by the captain of the football team. Bud Robertson. Nancy Miller, Delores Long, Marilyn Klinefelter, Donna Bell Simmons, and Janice Hoover, all Seniors, made up the Queen's court. Darla Strother and Greta Barton, also Seniors, were honorary members to the Queen’s court. The attendants were Eleanor Bauer and Sue Deemer, Freshmen; Carol Melton and Ina Strother, Sophomores; and Carol Cantrell and Carol Smith, Juniors. These girls were escorted by Senior members of the football team. Crown bearer for the Queen was Eddie B. Knight and the train bearers were little Nancy Watson and Karen Collver. The success of this eventful day was due greatly to the planning and management of the Student Council. Everyone shall remember this Homecoming with its pleasant memories, and everyone went home tired, but happy around (?) o'clock. 46 BARBER INSURANCE AGENCY 1953 HOMECOMING QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS R. A. KELLY 47 (1) Attendants. (2) Spanish Club—First prize. (3) Dramatics Club—Second prize. (4) F.F.A.—Third prize. (5) F.H.A. —Fourth prize. (6) Senior Class. (7) Annual Staff. 48 CANNON PAINT STORE (1) Band. (2) Sophomore Class. (3) Saukee Scoops. (4) Library Club. (5) Junior Class. (6) Hall Monitors. (7) Freshman Class. BENSON MOTOR CO. 49 Sweetheart Ball, 1954 The 1954 Sweetheart Ball was held February 12. The F.H.A. and the F.F.A. worked all day decorating the gym in red and white. Elizabeth Gleckler was crowned queen by Barbara Forgy, President of the F.H.A., and Donald Smith was crowned king by Mike Curless, President of the F.F.A. The attendants were Judy Barton and Ben Johnson, Freshmen, Carolyn Capps and Paul Smith, Sophomores, and Kay Frank and John Webel, Juniors. 50 BARTON'S MOTEL E� fl 5P0PT5 Back row: R. Kelly, K. Willsey, L. Sparks, J. Watson, L. Kriegshauser, N. Willis, J. Rhodes, D. Shaw, A. Aldrich, I. Strother, C. Melton. 2nd row: J. Barton, S. Thrasher, B. Ode, B. Smith, S. King, E. Bauer, S. Deemer, J. Frazier, S. Ransom, S. Tipton, C. Deemer, N. Jones, J. Gard, L. Claus, C. Keys, L. Halpin. 3rd row: E. Shelton, P. Tipton, K. Frank, B. McKenna, J. Motley, M. Henry, B. Coultas, V. Stroud, F. Gorman, J. Jordan, M. Campbell, D. Harshman, J. Faris, B. Cannon, M. Norton, A. Norton, E. Gleckler, T. Jackson, E. McHose, N. Nicholson, M. Daut. 4th row: M. Klinefelter, D. Reinhardt, M. Ransom, J. Harmison, G. Sapp, J. Hoover, S. Watson, D. Simmons, Miss Harpole, C. Shue, G. Barton, J. Petty, C. Cunningham, M. Murphy, N. Miller, C. James. G. A. A. PRESIDENT—DONNA BELL SIMMONS VICE PRESIDENT—SUE WATSON TREASURER—CONNIE SHUE SECRETARY—BONNIE LASHMETT The purpose of the G.A.A. is to stimulate co-operation and sportsmanship. The girls attended Play Day at Barry. They enjoyed playing and visiting with girls from other schools. Some of the girls are working for points by playing volleyball and basketball after school. CHEERLEADERS The main duty of cheerleaders is to direct enthusiasm toward cheering on the team. After the football season ended, we sold arm patches to help pay for our outfits. Sue Mueller, sophomore, joined us in January to replace Joyce Payne. Mary Ruth Joyce Wava Zoe 52 FARMER’S STATE BANK Top row: J. Goodin, W. Conger, R. Ruble, C. Hirsheimer, D. Heovner, J. Barber, J. Lowe, B. Swearingen, C. Aiken, B. Frazier. 2nd row: C. Branburn, Coach Smith, D. Dell, A. Bauer, B. Grammer, T. Thurman, B. Doyle, B. Motley, G. Ray. 3rd row: C. Lowry, D. Plattner, C. Collins, E. Shelton, J. Sidwell, J. Harmison, G. Robertson, J. Logsdon, D. Pursley, F. Robertson. VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD The Pittsfield Saukees ended their 1953 football season with seven wins and two losses. All through the season the Saukees worked hard and played up to their fullest power. Every man enjoyed playing the game to win. The Saukees displayed beautiful executed plays, hard clean blocking and tackling, and precision ball handling. Coach Smith uniting effort helped them enjoy another successful football season. THE FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ended their season for the second consecutive year undefeated. Coach Kuethe, who works hard to teach the Freshman and Sophomores the fundamentals of football, has helped Pittsfield put out some outstanding football players in recent years. The Freshman and Sophomores are hard workers and eager to learn the game of football. Back row: G. Capps, D. Brown, J. Brant, O. Haskins, B. Vannatta, J. Wade, D. Hinds, L. Roads, G. Curry, B. Stauffer, R. Coultas, D. Ellis, Coach Kuethe. 2nd row: J. Carter, G. Stauffer, F. Allen, L. Collins, D. Reinhardt, J. Brown, T. Dicke, T. Petty, H. Whitlock, B. Vandiver, R. Wahlgren, B. Goodin. 3rd row: A. Johnson, B. Ferguson, D. Ruble, K. Sanderson, B. Springer, P. Smith, D. Smith, R. Frazier, T. Plattner, R. Dunham. FARMER’S STATE BANK 53 LETTERMEN tow 1: Coach Smith, Bud Robertson, Royd Robertson, Charles Bradburn, Coach Kuethe. tow 2: Jim Sidwell, A. D. Bauer. Don Pursley, Ed Shelton, tow 3: Jack Barber, Bill Motley, Dennis Heavner, Curt Aiken. (Writeup on Page 71) 54 SUPER FOOD MART LETTERMEN low 1: Jim Harmison, Bob Grammar, David Plattner, Charles Lowery. Row 2: Jack Logsdon, Bill Doyle, Charles Collins, Richard Ruble. Row 3: Winded Conger, Boyde Swearingen, Bob Frazier, David Dell. (Writeup on Page 71) SUPER FOOD MART 55 BASKETBALL TEAM Back row: F. Robertson, D. Ellis, D. Bown, B. Vandiver, O. Haskins, L. Allen, M. Paxton, B. Mot'ey, R. Wchlgren, D. Grigsby, C. Brad-burn. 2nd row: Mr. Kuethe, P. Smith, B. Furgeson, R. Dunham, M. Bagent, T. Petty, K. Sanderson, T. Plattner, J. Brant, B. Goodin, Mr. Smith. Front row: B. Frazier, J. Smith, T. Fox, C. Lowery, J. Harmison, B. Grammer, J. Sidwell, L. Bonds, D. Plattner. Although our basketball team didn’t have much height, they started the season off with several wins. Our starting five was J. Harmison, B. Grammer, J. Sidwell, L. Bonds, and D. Plattner. One of the most thrilling games they played this season was the game with Jacksonville. Jacksonville had a strong team, but weren’t quite strong enough for the Saukees”. During the last few games a few of the regulars were not playing, but we had some reserves who filled those positions very well. The team went as far as the finals. They were beaten by Griggsville in the Championship game. SCHOOL SONG Wave the flag for dear old Pittsfield, Red and black our colors grand, Ever shall our team be victors. Known throughout the land, Rah! Rah! Rah! With our captain brave to lead us. Without a fear we'll stand, Wave again that dear old banner. For our heroes, every man. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Team! Team! Team! 56 BASKETBALL LETTERMEN JIM SI DWELL (Senior): Sid was one of our top playmakers. He was a very efficient ball handler and a good shot. JIM HARMISON (Senior): Harmy had a very good jump shot and hook shot which he rarely missed. He was an excellent ball-handler. DAVID PLATTNER (Senior): Digger was a small, fast guard. He was a very fine feeder. BOB GRAMMAR (Senior): Fantz was our only real big boy. His rebounds will be greatly missed. He was a top scorer. DAVID BONDS (Senior): Lee got better as the season progressed. He was one of our top scorers. He could hit from about anywhere. CHARLES LOWERY (Senior): Charlie was a fast guard, and he had o very good eye for long shots. BOB FRAZIER (Junior): Bob is just a Junior. He didn’t see too much action this year, but he should be a full time guard next year. JR. SMITH (Junior): Bugs saw a lot of action at center this year. He is very springy and a good shot. He should really go next year. PIKE CAFE 57 Scores, Picture of Team in Action VARSITY FOOT Jacksonville 13.................. Notre Dame 6......... Pleasant Hill 6.................. Greenfield 0..................... Jerseyville 30................... Carrollton 6..................... White Hall 7.................. Roodhouse 7................... Winchester 7..................... BALL SCORES Pittsfield 1 2 Pittsfield 26 Pittsfield 52 Pittsfield 33 Pittsfield 1 2 Pittsfield 1 2 .................Pittsfield 45 Pittsfield 27 Pittsfield 42 58 WIMPY'S DRIVE IN BASEBALL TEAM Back row: T. Fritzpatrick, D. Plattner, M. Yokem, J. Sidwell, A. Fuller, D. Billings, C. Goodin, D. Williams, J. Harmison. Front row: T. Petty, K. Sanderson, J. Barber, J. Swearingen, D. Ruble, T. Plattner, E. Gratton, Mr. Kuethe. The baseball team, coached by Mel Kuethe, had a very successful season. With seven returning lettermen the team was well equipped with power and experience. Along with a winning season the team advanced through sub-district and regional tournament play. The ability of Mr. Kuethe as a coach combined with the talent furnished by the underclassmen ought to produce a winning baseball team next year. 59 Highlights of ’53-’54 Wednesday, September 2—School began. Monday, September 7—Labor Day—No school. Tuesday, September 15 — Individual pictures were taken. Wednesday, September 16 — Senior pictures were taken. Friday, September 18 — First football game. Thursday, October 1—They shot them all— Seniors got their T.B. Tests. Friday, October 2 — Football game with Greenfield. Thursday, October 8 — Did you have fun girls? G.A.A. played in the gym. Wednesday, October 14 — What did you get in history? First report cards. Friday, October 30—What a parade! Homecoming game with White Hall. Tuesday, November 25—Vocal festival at Griggs-ville. Wednesday, November 25 — Did they have to spoil our vacation? Thanksgiving vacation started and report cards were distributed. Friday, December 4 — First basketball game at home. Tuesday, December 8 — Game with Jacksonville. Good game boys. Friday, December 11—Jr. Play. Good play Juniors. Wednesday, December 23—Christmas vacation started. Oh! Boy! Monday, January 4 — Back to school again. Thursday, January 14 — Exams started. Oh! I wish I’d studied harder. Wednesday, January 20—Report Cards. Did you pass? Friday, January 29—Guidance Day. Where are you going to college? Thursday, February 4 — Band Concert, fine program. Monday, February 8—Assembly—Nissen Trampoline. Friday, February 12 — Sweetheart Ball, congratulations Liz! Thursday, February 18 — F.F.A. Father-Son Banquet. Saturday, February 20—Juniors Square Dance. Oh! We had lots of fun. Tuesday, February 23 — Basketball game with Griggsville. We won!! March 1-5 — Regional Tournament at Griggsville. Saturday, March 6 — Senior Square Dance. Did you win a cake? Friday, March 26—Band Festival at Hardin. Friday, April 9— The Valley of Ghosts , the Senior play, was presented. Friday, April 16 — Easter vacation began. Friday, May 14—Junior-Senior Prom. Thursday, May 20 — Exams started. Lucky Seniors! Sunday, May 23 — Baccalaureate Services. Monday, May 24 — Seniors left for a three day tour of Chicago. Friday, May 28, High School Commencement. Goodbye P.H.S. 60 KIENTZLE SHOE STORE (1) Hall pests!! (2) Bob McAllister and Barbara Forgy. (3) President of t!ie Annual Staff. (4) Always late to Typing. (5) Love In Bloom. (6) What's Going On? (7) Music Mistro. (8) Ag?? (9) Pedro. (10) Donna Bell and Dave Platt.ier. (11) Secrets!! (12) Mary Ellen Dickerson. (13) She's a teacher? (14) Springtime. (15) Just resting. (16) Something wrong? 62 PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY FEED SUPPLY CO. (1) Looks just like her mother. (2) Sue Wotson. (3) Ann Rupert and Richard Woolfolk. (4) Perfect Angels. (5) Pure sex—! (6) Love letters. (7) Jersey, Rosie, and T.R. (8) Wow!! (9) Junior's girl. (10) Sue Mueller. (11) Donna Bell’s Birthday Party. (12) Big men today! (13) Beverly’s Jack. (14) Don Baughman. (15) Finetta Garmon. (16) Barbara and Mary Ann Forgy. (17) Never reads the Barry Paper? PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY SALES 63 (1) Joyce and Jim Harmison. (2) Bonita Sue Cannon. (3) Roy Holmes. (4) Joyce and Tom Petty. (5) Marlene Pfeiffer. (6) Joyce Faris. (7) Cathy Cunningham. (8) Charles Collins. (9) Donna Rae Harshman. (10) Donna Bell Simmons, Norma Jones, Marilyn Klinefelter. (11) Mabel Ellis and Maxine Norton. (12) Charles Lowery. (13) Bernice Thomas. (14) George Ann and J. M. Scpp. (15) Tom and Jerry Grimes. (16) Carol Thrasher. 64 BRANT S BOOK STORE (1) Queens for a day. (2) Star Gazers. (3) Children at heart! (4) Champion swimmer. (3) Ain’t it grand!! (6) Marvin Paxton. (7) Cave Girl! (8) What’s this??? (9) Dimples. (10) Fuzzy top. (11) Love bugs. (12) ’’Changing Partners”. (13) Eat 'em up. (14) Oh! My!. (15) Mama’s little girl. (16) Harmon Hohn. (17) Could it really be Deloris? (18) Let’s be comfortable boys!! (19) Reading? That’s strange!!! (20) The gang. BRANT’S BOOK STORE 65 66 SPONSORED BY SPIETH’S STUDIO SPONSORED BY SPIETH’S STUDIO 67 68 COMPLIMENTS OF SPIETH’S STUDIO DAINTY DRESS SHOP AND DAILY CLEANERS Pittsfield, Illinois CLAUSEN PHOTO ENGRAVING CO., 221 SOUTH MONROE STREET, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Heard in an incubator: Last one out is a rotten egg! Did you vote for the honor system? Bet I did — four times. The following correction appeared in a small town paper: Our paper carried the notice last week that Mr. John Jones is a defective in the police force. This was a typographic error Mr. Jones is really a detective in the police farce. Someone once said that a baby takes approximately two years to learn to talk and about sixty-five years to learn to keep his mouth shut. Overheard in Cafeteria: That test was marked so strictly that they took off points for having periods upside down. How sweet the girl, How true, how brave Who can kiss her beau When he needs a shave. . . . the better to eat you with, my dear! And at that, Little Red Riding Hood reached into her basket, drew forth a gun, and shot the wolf. The moral of this story is, It's not so easy to fool little girls, these days.” Instructor: Why are you late this morning? Student: I squeezed the tooth paste too hard and it took me half an hour to get it back in the tube. There are three words—the sweetest words In all the human speech: More sweet than are all songs of birds, or pages poets preach. This life may be a vale of tears, A sad and dreary thing; Three words and troubles disappear And birds begin to sing. Three words and all the roses bloom, The sun begins to shine; Three words will dissipate the gloom, Turn water into wine. Three words will cheer the saddest day ... I love you? Wrong by heck! It is another, sweeter phrase . . . Enclosed find check. A sensible girl is more sensible than she looks because a sensible girl has more sense than to look sensible. Hey bud whatcha doing, fishing? Naw, drowning worms. 70 Row 1 LETTERMEN (Continued from page 54) Row 1 LETTERMEN (continued from page 55) BUD ROBERTSON (Senior): Bud, captain of our squad, was a very capable leader. He played both defensive and offensive guard. He was a good blocker and hard tackier. FLOYD ROBERTSON and C. A. BRADBURN: Both boys are Freshman and have helped to make this team a successful one. They check equipment in and out and help to do odd jobs when they need to be done. Row 2 JIM SIDWELL (Senior): Sid was a hard runner on offensive and a good linebacker on defensive. He will leave a hole that will be hard to fill next year. DON PURSLEY (Senior): Don played guard. When a hole was needed, Don would do his best to open it. He also helped to stop the opponents line plunges. A. D. BAUER (Senior): Goose”, one of our largest linemen, played good at both defensive and offensive. He was a hard and smart player. His weight in the line next year will be missed. ED SHELTON (Senior): Ed was one of our biggest linemen. He was a good defensive as well as offensive man. He did a nice job and will be missed next year. Row 3 JACK BARBER (Junior): Jack is a good ball catcher and played as a regular at end this year. He will also make a good account of himself next year. BILL MOTLEY (Junior): Bill is a small but mighty lineman that will be back next year. He likes it rough and does a nice job on that forward wall. DENNIS HEAVNER (Junior): Dennis is the Cocaptain for next year. He saw plenty of action this year. He is a good defensive as well as an offensive man. He will make a good leader. CURT AIKEN (Junior): Curt is a smart and capable player. He saw plenty of action this year and will make a good account of himself next year. JIM HARMISON (Senior): Jim was a great end. He was a good pass receiver as well as a ball kicker. He made end on the Little All-State team. BOB GRAMMER (Senior): Bob was one of the regulars who did a good job. He played offensive center and was a defensive linebacker who was a dangerous man to his opponents. Bob received honorable mention on the Little All-State team. DAVID PLATTNER (Senior): Dave was a good ball handler. He carried out a quarterbacks assignments well. Dave also won honorable mention on the Little All-State team. CHARLES LOWERY (Senior): Sprout” was one of our fastest runners. He made several long runs. His speed and action will be missed next year. Row 2 JACK LOGSDON (Senior): Jack was one of our smallest linemen, but he always gave a good account of himself. He will also be missed up front next year. BILL DOYLE (Senior): Red was one of our largest men that could be relied upon to do his part in making that forward wall. CHARLES COLLINS (Senior): Chas” was a big lineman that loved the game and could be relied on to do his part when called upon. RICHARD RUBLE (Junior): Richard was elected captain of next year’s team. He has seen lots of football in the last two years. He is a fast and smooth runner. Row 3 WENDELL CONGER (Junior): Chick” is a fast and hard runner. He saw plenty of action this year. He will show up nicely next year. BOYDE SWEARINGEN (Junior): Birdie” saw plenty of action this year and could be relied upon to do his part. He will make a good account of himself next year. BOB FRAZIER (Junior): Bob is a shifty backfield man. He has showed up nicely this year and will be in there plugging next year. DAVID DELL (Junior): Dave is one of the bigger Juniors that will be back next year. He is a nice blocker and tackier. He will help to make up that forward wall next year. 71 CONGRATULATIONS FROM Orrill Tire Station COMPLIMENTS OF Dimmitt’s Service Station BEST WISHES Orville’s Standard Station COMPLIMENTS OF Mid-States Freight Lines BEST WISHES FROM Cardinal Inn FAMOUS FOR FINE FOODS PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS PATRONS Niebur Shell Station Frances Beauty Shop Clothing Center NuWay Cleaners Ballenger Bonnett Western Auto Barney’s Shoe Shop Carrother’s Grocery Schemel Lawyers Hotel Barber Shop Ferguson Dealer Conoco Services Benson Standard Service Mac's Cafe 72 Compliments of BEN'S PLACE Compliments of AUSTIN ALTIZER Circuit Clerk Compliments of FINSON AND ADAMS Garage Compliments of ELDON ATWOOD Compliments of KAMAR COMPANY Compliments of ORRILL PRODUCE Compliments of LANDESS AND SONS Compliments of BERRY AND BERRY Dentists Compliments of SMITH'S STANDARD SERVICE Compliments of ELITE BEAUTY SALON Compliments of CLAY OWENS STORE Compliments of BILL’S RADIO SHOP Compliments of ZIMMERMAN BROS. Garage Compliments of MILES DRUGS Compliments of CHANEN’S AUTO SUPPLY Compliments of DAVID C. WILLIAMS Attorney 73 Compliments of Compliments of NIEBUR SHOE STORE ATOR’S GARAGE Pittsfield, Illinois Rockport, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of ALDRICH DRUG CO. RUBLE’S CLEANERS Compliments of WEAVER AND GRIGSBY Attorneys Compliments of HOB NOB CAFE Compliments of Compliments of JIM WILSON, PLASTERER BUDDLES DAIRY AND ICE Compliments of CATE OIL CO. Compliments of DR. L. J. LITVAN Dentist Compliments of Compliments of MILLER’S FURNITURE MART APPS SUPER MARKET Compliments of Compliments of BACK’S STORE MILLS' BAKERY Compliments of HILLMAN'S STORE Atlas, Illinois Compliments of EDDY SUTLER FUNERAL HOME 74 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF MARSHALL'S SELF SERVICE S and 10 HALL AND GRAHAM NORTH SIDE OF SQUARE SUPER MOBILGAS SERVICE PHONE 36 ON ROUTE 36 GOOD LUCK FROM THE Congratulations Class of 54” PITTSFIELD FLOWER SHOP PIKE COUNTY CHEESE CO. When it's flowers A GOOD PLACE TO MARKET Say it with ours YOUR WHOLE MILK Phone 299 Pittsfield, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN Colliver Candy Co. Over 4,700 Circulation and Published Twice a Week Comrades Inn PHONE 89 PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS BEST WISHES MAYTAG PRODUCTS PIKE COUNTY MAYTAG Greife Food Center GAS RANGES KELVINATOR APPLIANCES HOME OF FINE FOODS D. W. Croxville Phone 235-R 75 Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF Loyd Hardware ROCKPORT LUMBER CO. A Progressive Store” ROCKPORT, ILLINOIS For Good Food GOOD LUCK FROM The Hitching Post DON GIGER BOB BYBEE, PROP. East Side of Square ACCOUNTANT Congratulations to Class of ’54 COMPLIMENTS OF H. CLAY WILLIAMS L. E. THURMAN JUDGE Red and White Food Store Pittsfield, Illinois PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS PHONE 213 GOOD LUCK FROM Shaw s Hardware Appliance Clark Theatre 220 NORTH MADISON 76 PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS CLASS WILL (Continued from Page 20) my place in M. Meyer’s shorthand class to Sue Mueller. I, Jim Lee, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with Mrs. Meyer to Ronnie Johnson. I, Jack Logsdon, do will and bequeath my ability to gab to a quiet Junior. I, Sherman Lombard, do will and bequeath my ability to ask questions in History class to some crazy mixed-up kid. I, Deloris Long, do will and bequeath my troubles with Pitchfork” to Evelyn McAnarney. I, Charles Lowery, do will and bequeath, to A.E.M. one sheet of sand paper to sand my name off the hall windows. I, Virginia Martin, do will and bequeath my American History book to any Junior dumb enough to finish school. I, Bob McAllister, do will and bequeath my 8th hour hall monitors job to Pitchfork so that he will have an excuse to run around. I, George Morton, do will and bequeath my seat in American History to anybody who wants it. I, Mary Ruth Murphy, do will and bequeath my ability to be asked embarrassing questions by patrons of a tea room to Annie Dimmitt, who may have a better answer than I did. I, Leota Myers, do will and bequeath my place on the National Honor Society to llah Black. I, Maxine Norton, do will and bequeath my nickname Egghead” to Dorothy Ellis. I, Carlene Parks, do will and bequeath my nickname Pudge” to nobody. It seems as though I'm always going to need it myself. I, Jon Payne, do will and bequeath my personal virtues, which are few and simple, to Jim Gay, of which he is lacking. I, Raymond Payne, do will and bequeath my ability to make sloppy shots in basketball to Larry Payne. I, Dick Peile, do will and bequeath my ability to survive on bear meat and cheese to Mike Curless. I, Joyce Petty, do will and bequeath my looks to no one as I don’t have enough for myself. I, Marlene Pfeiffer, do will and bequeath my quiet way to the Sophomore class. I, David Plattner, do will and bequeath my ability to get out of study hall to Richard Woolfolk. I, Jean Pleus, do will and bequeath my history book to anyone who wants, I don't want it any more. I, Marilyn Ransom, do will and bequeath my ability to catch the bus every morning to my sister. Sherry. I, Gene Ray, do will and bequeath my place in American History to anybody who wants it, may the Lord have mercy upon them. I, Dolores Reinhardt, do will and bequeath my seat in S.O.P. to Shirley Holmes. I, Bud Robertson, do will and bequeath a quart of Guernsey milk to the pet cats in study hall; also a locker door for No. 86. I, Georgann Sapp, do will and bequeath my ambition to get my MRS degree to Annie Dimmitt. I, Ed Shelton, do will and bequeath my ability to get kicked out of study halls to Wendell Conger. I, Jim Sidwell, do will and bequeath my ability to keep a burr haircut all through high school to Punkin Robertson and to Paul Smith my ability to kick extra points while unconscious. I, Donna Bell Simmons, do will and bequeath a band trip to Macomb to Don Grigsby from someone who knows he had a good time this year. I, Alfred Smith, do will and bequeath my habit of smoking to J. M. Sapp. I, Don Smith, do will and bequeath my nickname Snatch to A. C. Reel. I, Darla Strother, do will and bequeath my beat-up typewriter in typing class to a crazed person, Peggy Ducey. I, Vera Stroud, do will and bequeath my seat in History to anyone who wants it. I, Tom Strubinger, do will and bequeath my nickname to David Ellis; anything is better than Cheeta. I, Bernice Thomas, do will and bequeath my American History book to anyone who wants it. I, Carol Thrasher, do will and bequeath my position as Editor of the Annual to anyone who enjoys work. I also leave my history book to file 13. I, Tom Thurmon, do will and bequeath my nicknames to any sucker who really needs them. I, Marilyn Tucker, do will and bequeath my nickname Myrt to no one because I like it. I, Rex Wade, do will and bequeath my seat at the magazine rack to Rabbit Payne. I, Sue Watson, do will and bequeath my quiet!?! giggle to Nancee Cooper. I, George Willis, do will and bequeath my ability to get out of study hall to Neil Clark. I, Dorothy Wind-miller, do will and bequeath to Joyce Motley my seat in American Literature. I, James Yokem, do will and bequeath my credits to no one, I need them all myself. I, Marjorie Zumwalt, do will and bequeath my American History book to anyone who wants it. 77 VIRGIL DOYLE DOZING AND AGRICULTURE SERVICE Class Prophecy (Continued from Page 21) Her assistant was Barbara Forgy. Some of the flash” reporters are Bernice Thomas, Marilyn Tucker, Doloris Long, and Marjorie Zumwalt. One of the highlights of the paper was the exclusive double wedding of Mary Lou Campbell and Joyce Jordan. Also we read that the Gerard and Reel jewelry store (formerly Joyce Payne and Nancy Miller) had been robbed of $200,000 worth of jewels. Greta Barton is now appearing with the New York Symphony Orchestra of which Bob McAllister, Mary Ellen Dickerson, Elizabeth Gleckler, Dick Piele, and Darla Strother are members. Marilyn Ransom will be appearing with the orchestra in two weeks. Tom Thurmon and Charles Collins are operating a chain of super markets in the state of Washington. Tom Strubinger, famous divorce lawyer, is now on a case in the courts of Reno. The big game hunter, George Morton, is on a hunting expedition in Africa. Shermon Lombard last starred in the Broadway hit Make Believe with Janice Hoover, the soprano from Illinois. The major fight of the year was between Jersey John Hull and Rugged Roy Holmes. In a tag match at Madison Square Gardens we saw Bonita Bubbles Cannon and Wilma Wirey Betts wrestle Mighty” Mable Ellis and Mussy Marilyn Brown. Their managers were the Brave Barbara Coultas and the Varment Virginia Martin. The ring announcer was the ever popular Gene Tookie Pleus. The match, round by round, was very ably brought to the ears of the world by, none other than the great radio announcer, Don Pursley. We guess we have told you about all we can of our Class-Mates of the most famous class that ever entered the halls of P.H.S.—THE CLASS OF ’54. As ever, Dolores and Marilyn 78 COMPLIMENTS OF JOST KIEFER PRINTING CO. QUINCY, ILL. 79 Editors’ Last Words Much hard work and much time creates a good annual. The members and our advisers. Miss Dell and Mr. Fesler, have worked willingly and spent much of their spare time in making this a good annual. We wish to thank Mr. Spieth, our photographer, the printers, the merchants who supported our annual, and the people who patronized our concession stand at all the games, for without their assistance this project would not have been a success. We hope you, the students and the teachers, enjoy this production and that it will be a lasting memory of the Senior Class of 1954. 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