Plymouth High School - Rock Yearbook (Plymouth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1950 volume:

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Our theme this year is a big radio show, with the students and teachers of Plymouth High School as the stars of the show. There are thrills and happy moments galore, so just sit back and enjoy the big show. 'a Q- PM xx . E. 535 fqirw I-, .,. s-+4 ' -1'.-N -,. ,- F, f K Q, Q .-, .- .,,g., ' ..,,. M- 'Vin - 1-.,. QF- ,Starring 'hr Qtuiz liiim -anh- melrnme raurlrra Lin- THE PARADE 0F STARS NEWS OI THE SPOT TEEN-AGE TIME SPORTS REVIEW D0 Y0ll REMEMBER? Edited by: Harry Lee Rash Assisted by: Anna Mae N ormandin, .......... Assistant Editor Barbara Myers ...... ......... . ..,..... J unior Editor Joan Aleshire ................. Circulation Manager Lee Lovell ............... ......... B usiness Manager Darrell Boos ......, .Assistant Business Manager Ross Sargent ........................... Sports Editor Pat Kepner ...... .................. ......... A r t Avis Jean McCutchan ......... Activities Pat McCutchan ......... Loren Wickert .............. ,........ ........ Bonnie Jean Alexander ..... .......... . Pat Downing ................. .......... Sponsored by: Miss Prentice Mr. Lawton Editor Editor Typist .Typist .Typist Typist Behiratinn To Miss Prentice we dedicate this bookg Find out our reasons by taking a look. M-stands for modest which well describes her. I-is for the interest shown us in her classes, S-is her sweet disposition, not anger, S-is her sincere guidance of lads and lasses. P-is for the patience she has shown us. R-is her quick responses to our many needsg E-energy is hers' without a fuss- N-is for nice things and neatness, not naughty deeds T-swell teacher and friend of everyone, I-ingenuity in planning our yearbooks, C-cheerful attitude, and things Well done- E-is for everything, character and good looks. Put them all together, they mean Carrie. The boys will envy the man she'1l marry. Cami: Prcnzffba 'hr lilaraitv nf Starz if Lrg, Ewa A FATHER KNOWS BEST .... ........... GUIDING LIGHT .......... QUIZ KIDS .................... .School Board ........Facu1ty .........Seniors JUST PLAIN JUNIORS. ....... ........ J uniors PEOPLE ARE FUNNY... TODAY'S CHILDREN... . .Sophomores . . . . .Freshmen Illather Knnwa E323 We are proud of the members of our school board and appreciate their efforts in maintaining our school building, hiring the teachers, appropriating sufficient funds for supplies and necessities, and for helping to improve our curriculum. There are seven members on the school board. James Lawton, the President, operates an Accounting Service in Plymouth. He has one child of school age. Harold Huey, the Clerk, is engaged in farming and has one child in school. Paul Powell is engaged in farming and has four children of school age. Laurel Brown is the senior member of the board and is also engaged in farming. Howard Kenneday is engaged in farming and has one child in school. Phillip Hedgcock is employed in Colchester and has two children of school age. David Phelps, who is also engaged in farming, has four children in school. The members of the board receive little or no glory for their services which are performed gratis. To them the members of the class of 50 say Thank you for giving them such happy and worthwhile school days. Srhnnl Emeril Names Seated left to right: Howard Kenneday, Phillip Hedgcock, Harold Huey, David Phelps, Paul Powell, Laurel Brown. Games Lawton, absentl Ivan Davis John Lawlion 1 4 Gaining Eight IVAN DAVIS, B.S. 85 M.A. Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Attended University of Missouri Attended University of Kansas City Biology JOHN LAWTON, B.A. Knox College Illinois State Normal University Carnegie Institute of lTechnology Case Institute of Technology Western Illinois State College Physics, General Science, Mathematics PAUL E. SENGER, B.S. Ed. Western Illinois State College B. Sci., University of Illinois B. Sci., Agriculture Edu., University of Illinois Graduate Study, University of Illinois Manchester College Vocational Agriculture LELAND SCHNAKE, B.S. Western Illinois State College Attended Illinois College Graduate Study, Western Illinois State College Physical Education and Social Science VINQETA HOLMAN, B.S. Ed. Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Vocational Home Economics THOMAS L. MITCHELL Xavier University Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Music CARRIE PRENTICE, B.S. Ed. Western Illinois State College Business Education ALICE LOU VIRGIN, B.A. University of Illinois . . Graduate Study, University of Illinois English, History DORRAS CRAVENS Western Illinois State College Girls' Physical Education JUANITA PHELPS SCOTT, A.B. Knox College Attended University of Illinois English, Mathematics Ilkrrultg Auingraplpz- w , w . w EC, .V axa Bwt Vg ,aiLmI!V ,w 01,0 'A' J Q -' - Th - t ,V7 A ., .- 1. .' ,umm , , -. I ,I ,, 51 .. If fi' K H '71 arm' i,fcJ,L1-ffmlfi J Thomas P7'f'L'cha ll i Vinita, Holman Jukinita 5002317 A lice V1'r'qir1 Pau! 54: f7Qc5'f' Leland Schnczlfc Dorwas Cm vans Carrie Prcn tice it Quiz Miha Gllama 1-Iiatnrg SEPTEMBER 1946 -At the opening of school in 1946, thirty-four green, frightened freshmen gathered from the Plymouth area to take up their new studies in Plymouth High School. Our class consisted of twenty-three boys, Richard Clark, Bill Roberts, Bill Phelps, Wendell Loy, Ronnie Vail, Edward Mecum, Gene Wilson, Bill Waddell, Jim Robinson, Howard Roberts, Max Hopping, Merlin Daniels, John Kelly, Darrell Boos, Howard Williams, Ronnie Loy, Lee Lovell, Tony Fugate, Loren Wickert, Harry Lee Rash, James Kelly, and Ross Sargent, and eleven girls, Earleen Creasey, Bonnie Alex- ander, Joan Martin, Marjorie McGinnis, Pat Downing, Irma Jean Ware, Betty I-Iillyer, Pat McCutchan, Joan Aleshire, Anna Mae Normandin, and Avis Jean McCutchan. Later Becky Murfin joined us for a short time and we lost Edward Mecum. - On the second Friday after school started, the juniors gave us our initia- tion into high school. We came to school dressed in short pants and short dresses. In the evening we were given a fine party by the juniors, the re- freshments consisting of alum, raw eggs, and green persimmons, and the en- tainment running up and down the cinder path barefoot, jumping into tubs of water, and other such tricks. Everyone took it in good humor. Other activities during the year consisted of a hayrack ride, a coasting party, and bake sales. Class officers for the year were Darrell Boos and Joan Martin, Presi- dents, Harry Lee Rash and Pat Downing, Vice-Presidents, Avis Jean Mc- Cutchan and Anna Mae Normandin, Secretary-Treasurers. Mr. John Lee- dom was our class sponsor. SEPTEMBER 1947-On September 2, twenty-seven boys and girls returned to Plymouth High as sophomores. We had lost Gene Wilson, Tony Fugate, Marjorie McGinnis, and Richard Clark, and had been joined by Pat Kepner and Ronnie Quaife. Soon after school started we had an election of officers. The officers for the year were Harry Lee Rash, President, Pat McCutchan and Betty Hill- yer, Vice-Presidents, Anna Mae Normandin and Pat Downing, Secretary- Treasurers. Our sponsor was Coach Roger Schieferdecker. On October 3 we gave the seniors a hayrack ride in return for the party they had given us our freshman year. Other activities included bake sales to' raise money. SEPTEMBER 1948-Here we were, Jolly Juniors, coming back up the walk to the little red schoolhouse on September 7, the first day of school in 1948. Our class had shrunk a little more, leaving only twenty-four members. We had lost Merlin Daniels, Ronnie Quaife, Ronnie Loy, and Bill Roberts, and had been rejoined by Richard Clark. Ofiicers for the first semester were Loren Wickert, President 3 Betty Hill- yer, Vice-Presidentg Pat Kepner, Secretary 5 Joan Aleshire, Treasurer. For the second semester they were Harry Lee Rash, President, Pat Downing, Vice-President: Pat McCutchan, Secretary, Avis Jean McCutchan, Treas- gran kThe sponsors for the year were Miss Carrie Prentice and Coach c na e. September 24 was the big day we had all been waiting for since our fresh- man year. It was our turn to initiate those poor green freshmen. Though we made them come dressed in every kind of costume imaginable we treated them fairly gently, and there weren't too many complaints. We picked our class rings on October 29 and received them on December 24, in time for Christmas. A Our first big money-making project for the year was the Junior-Senior Penny Carnival, which was held on November 12. There was a good turn- out and everyone had a good time. Other money-raising projects included bake sales, selling candy at noon, selling pop and candy at basketball games and magazine sales. On February 21 the freshmen gave us a party in the gym. The class play, Brides to Burn, was presented in the Congregational Church on April 29. lt was a great success. The J unior-Senior Banquet was Leld at the Marine Room in Macomb on May 3. The group broke up into two sections after the banquet and went to see shows. SEPTEMBER 1949-September 6 brought us back to P.C.C.H.S. for a try at our last year of high school. The members of the Class of 1950 who had struggled along to their last year in school were Pat McCutchan, Anna Mae Normandin, Darrell Boos, Jim Robinson, Lee Lovell, Loren Wickert, Pat Kepner, Bonnie Alexander, Irma Jean Ware, Max Hopping, Earleen Creasey, James Kelly, John Kelly, Bill Phelps, Richard Clark, Harry Lee Rash, Ross Sargent, Joan Aleshire, Pat Downing, Avis Jean McCutchan, and Harley Speers, who joined us this year. All of thelast six except Speers have gone through all twelve years of school together. Betty Hillyer, Ronnie Vail, and Howard Roberts had left us. Howard Williams is in the Air Corps but will graduate with us. Class officers elected for the year were Darrell Boos, President, Ross Sargent, Vice-President, Lee Lovell, Secretary 3 Loren Wickert, Treasurer 5 Pat Keppner and Ross Sargent, student council representatives. Miss Pren- tice was again our sponsor, along with Mr: Davis. The senior pictures were taken on November 8 and arrived on December 12, 1n time for Christmas. The class play, Susie, was given on November 15. It was a big success. The Junior-Senior Penny Carnival was ,held on March 24. There was a good turnout and each class grossed a ti-dy sum. The trip for this year is to be a trip, to Washington, D. C., if enough money can be raised to finance it. A work' day is being planned for the Sen- iors to help raise the money. Baccalaureate will be on May 28 and graduation will be May 31. Sfeninr Svketrhez AVIS JEAN MCCUTCHAN F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1.2,3,4, Pres. 1, T All High Play 1,2 Class Treas. 1,3 Declamation 1,2,4 Chorus 1,2 Band 2,3,4 Junior Play Senior Play Pep Squad 4 Librarian 4 Newspaper Staff 3 Yearbook Staff 4 PAT McCUTCHAN G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Point Ke F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 3, Reporter4 Declamation 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,3 Class Sec. 3 Reporter 1, Vice-President 2 Cheerleader 2,3,4 1 Librarian 4 Senior Play D.A.R. Award 4 Yearbook Staff 4 ANNA MAE NORMANDIN F.F.A. 1,2,3 All High Play 1 Class Sec. Kr Treas. 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Declamation 1,2 G.A.A. 2,3,4 Senior Play Yearbook Staff 4 ROSS SARGENT Band 1,2,3,4 Class Reporter 1,3, Vice-Pres. 4 Basketball 2,3,4 Librarian Staff 3 Newspaper Staff 3 Junior Play Baseball 3,4 Senior Play Student Council 4 Yearbook Staff 4 HARRY LEE RASI-I Band 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 4 reas. 2,3 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Class Pres. 2,3, Vice-Pres. 1 Junior Play Yearbook Staff 3 Newspaper Staff 3 Senior Play Librarian 4 Yearbook Staff 4 JIM ROBINSON gaskgtblall 2132213 ase a , , , eper 3 Track 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Junior Play Senior Play Newspaper Staff 3 PAT KEPNER Industry High 1 G.A.A. 2,3.4, Reporter 3, Pres. 4, Vice-Pres. 4 F.H.A. 2,3,4, Pres. 2, Vice-Pre Chorus 2,3 Band 2,3,4 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Declamation 2 All High Play 2 Newspaper Staff 3 Senior Play Student Council Pres. 4 Class Reporter 4 Pep Squad Drummer 4 Yearbook Staff 4 BONNIE JEAN ALEXANDER Chorus 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4, Sec. Sz Treas. G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 ' Declamation 1,2,4 F.H.A. 2,3,4 Librarian 3,4 Junior Play Senior Play Pep Squad 4 Yearbook Staff 4 s. 4 PAT DOWNING G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 2 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3 Class Vice-Pre Vice-Pres. 2 Pres. 3,4, Vice- s. 1, Sec. Sz Treas. 2, Reporter 3 Declamation 1 ,2,3 All High Play 2 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Junior Play Pep Squad Drummer 4 Student Council 4 Yearbook Staff 4 MAX HOPPI NG F.F.A. 1 FIM KELLY Band 1,2,3,4 IOHN KELLY ,EE LOVELL Basketball 1,2 F.F.A. 1,2 Basketball Manager 3,4 Class Sec. 4 Senior Play Yearbook Staff 4 OAN ALESHIRE Band 1,2,3,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3.4, Vi Pres. 4 Declamation l,2,3 Librarian 3 Junior Play Class Treas. 3 Pep Squad 4 Senior Play Student Council 4 Yearbook Staff 4 ce-Pres. 3, DARRELL BOOS Band 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Class Pres. 1,4 Junior Play Senior Play Track 3 Basketball 3,4 Student Council 4 Yearbook Staff 4 RICHARD CLARK F.F.A. 1,3 Colchester High School 2 EARLEEN CREASEY Band 1,2,3 Chorus 1,2,3 F.H.A. 1,2 Declamation 2 Homecoming Queen HARLEY SPEERS IRMA JEAN WARE Band 1,2,3 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 F.H.A. 1,2,4, Sec.,4 Chorus 1,2,3 - Class Sec. 1, Reporter 3 Majorette 1,4 Junior Play LOREN WICKERT F.F.A. 1,2, Sec. 2 Class Reporter 2, Pres. 3, Treas. 4 Junior Band 2,3 Librarian 4 Yearbook Staff HOWARD WILLIAMS Junior Play BILL PHELPS F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 2,3, Pres. 4 Baseball 2,3,4 Student Council 4 61 2ff7L5,5' 7f'a5f7 L07 6'77 Mbkdfz sf U G .nw N A '1'Tf'f'4j Q 4' l -flfj ,'- W7 4 Pat Downfhy Anna P716 7V0r'f77af7a927 V Farltcn Cfemscy Darrc!! Boas Ross Sargent i I ma dean Wars Bill I amazs f?0bl?7.S'0f7 Avns Jaan 7'7Z'Cutc!7zzn LJ hc lp.s John his lf i N Bonmis Jaan -14 lf.-'xanakf' James fpfsgv J . 'Vx Pat ffapncr' i Rlbhard Clark . ' - . v X 5-'75 .'x'P.':0L rfi'-'fb A. Joan 14'!a,shfm 46 n r A Pai Wcdurchan Lac Love!! Hoppmg 9' Howard Willfkzms Harfay Spear' Gllama Anna Mae Harry Lee shall lead the class It's fitting that he shall 'Tis he who claims the highest grades 'Tis he who studies well. A bonny lass is Avis Jean Who claims she's partly Irish Her etiquette is always right Her manners always stylish. Conservative is just the word CHe's gonna buy a carlj Yet Loren seems to wonder Will his account go that far? 15112111 Normandin And why is Harley called by Speed? I see no real connection As yet, the girls have never seemed Charmed by his affection. When Cupid set his target He only took one stare For Lee and Jo, it seems to me Are quite a charming pair. A tall, dark, and handsome lad Darrell is the name He loves and sings, but yet considers Life a merry game. A charmed brunette who likes to dream Roscoe is the subtle wheel With personality to show McCutchan is the most of fun A girl you'd like to know. Here's a toast to two brothers .Each a really swell guy And Jim and John are loads of fun Although they're quietg rather shy. Sometimes called by Amazon She's the class's athlete Kepner thinks that studying is Simply obsolete! J. O. strides to manhood In his slow but steady gait As blower of the baritone The band is left to fate. As the rose does slowly blossom Become a beauty in its prime So shall Irma's dreams be Visioned In a duly length of time. He likes washing blackboards CTO She enjoyed being Queen The former one is Max The latter, Earleen. Flaming hair and sparkling eyes By men she's rated neat At night Pat D. is ne'er alone While walking down the street. With legal airs g acts like a clown He prides himself on basketball CWell-known about the town D i Laughing in the study hall Laughing in the gym Bonnie Jean is lots of fun So full of pep and vim. Gonna be a farmer Like his Dad, I bet Bill deserves the best of luck ,A Hner lad isn't met. Richard's just a country boy Yet full of roguish wit History seems the best of classes CThat's where he uses it D A dark-haired guy with loving ways A friendly disposition Decided he would join the Air Force For Williams craved ambition. Piano plays predominant In Annie's estimation Of classicals she's known to like But also syncopation. And so the Seniors leave behind Those friendly hours 5 that special beau And from the school where we Freshmen climbed Just four short years ago. .ME NICKNAME 1950 1962 A. McCutchan eshire Alexander vlps an Ware A Clark rgent in McCutchan lee Rash , A. Downing l J . Kepner elly Speers l Williams J. Robinson Boos fl. Normandin Kelly opping 1 Creasy ee Lovell Wickert li H ll ll lpatl! J o B, W. Dopey Dick Roscoe HA JU 4 a Hash HPat7! llAmy77 John uspeedn 'Heyday 'J. O. 'Boos Annie Big Jim c:MaXrr 'Squeek :Leen 'Wick Jackson Cramming her Still cramming. hope chest. L.L.'s pet coon. Bmlesque queen First Murderer Dope Fiend A-student Ag. teacher Majorette Model for Esquire Magazine Helping father Owner Black Angus champion Big wheel Minister Puppy Lover Owner of Dog CLWJ Haven Brain Foreman on tugboat A study-hall Surgeon cut up Amazon Weight-lifter in a side show Hard-worker Owner of super- market Trudgin' along Hot-rod racer Grease-monkey Operator of at Keesler Field Plymouth Airport Dodging work Filibusturing senator Lover of Al J olson Starring in the new hit, -lo1son's Still Singing Pianist with Spike Jones Piano lover Physics lover Radio technician Studying hard Partner in Hopping Sz Hopping Law Firm Ditto Coffin Carrier Undertaker for Schnake Arf ! CBarker at the Jr. - Sr. Carnivall Seeing to it Dog Catcher Gila.-35 mill We, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and fifty, of Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Illinois, being of sound mind and memory Cwe thinkh do publish, and declare this our last will and testament in man- ner form as follows: I, Pat lVIcCutchan will my blue jeans and shirts to Marilyn Kenneday. The teachers don't like them but after all, Marilyn, they can't very well take them from you. I, Joan Aleshire, will my singing ability to Donna Ewing. Sing it pretty, Donna. I, Bonnie Alexander, will my girlish figure to Joyce Martin. I, Bill Phelps, will my good grades in Ag. to anyone Mr. Senger feels needs them. I, Irma Jean Ware, bequeath to Joyce Pickard that piece of used bubble gum on the underneath side of my desk. I chewed it once Joyce, but I think it still has some flavor left in it. I, Richard Clark, will to Jim Rankin the gold fillings in my teeth. Use the money you get out of them sparingly, Jim. I, Ross Sargent, will my red ruffled unmentionables to Red VanFleet. Try not to lose them, Red. I, Avis Jean McCutchan, bequeath to Junior Hitz my long hair. It saves hair cuts, Jr. I, Harry Lee Rash, will to Lowell Thompson my ability to drive with one hand. It's really not hard, Tommie. V I, Pat Downing, will my bowed legs to Shirley Lord. If you'll only accept them, Shirley, I will be only too glad to get rid of them. If Pat Kepner, do will my ability to win boys friendships to Merlene Johnson. You've got to 'have the right technique. xl, John Kelly, will my boldness to Paul Urton. Learn how to use it without blushing, Paul. I, Harley Speers, will to Edward Hoyt my love for school. See if you can break my record, Ed. I, Howard Williams, will my black wavy hair to Jerry Cookson. Got to have some way to get the girls, Cookie. I, James Robinson, will my slim figure to Johnnie Pointer. I think he needs part of it. I, Darrell Boos, will to Bennie Waddell that smooth line. It works especially well on girls, Bennie. I, Anna Mae Normandin, will that cute little smile to Mary Jo Schultz. It may be better than your giggling, Mary Jo. I, Jim Kelly, will my height to K. O. McCollum. I think he needs it. I, Max Hopping, will to Verle Twitchell my ability to get along with the teachers. See if you can do better than I did, Verle. I, Earleen Creasey, will my title of Queen to Velma Norris. Look pretty, Velma. I, Lee Lovell, will my good grades in American History to Merle Post, who we will see in the class AGAIN next year. I, Loren Wickert, will my love for the girls to Robert Eddington. I prefer brown hair and blue eyes, Bob. To the Juniors we leave our beat up text books and hope there are enough pages left in them for you to learn enough to graduate next year. To those dearly beloved Sophomores, we leave nothing but our ability to keep from getting kicked out of classes and school. - To the Freshmen, We leave our ability to be outstanding characters of dear old Plymouth High. To the Student Body, as a whole we will our ability to chew gum without getting caught. Just in case some of you do get caught, there are all those nice black boards to wash. Drawn up and witnessed thereof on the ......... ........ day of .... J.. . . ......in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred fifty. M Drawn up Witnessed by: Wg ,QOJ6 LWIQCJF X ff P cl' f 6' Old? ldo, 'g Er ' v 4 '- 3 Zluat Blain Iluninrz There were eighteen Juniors this year who lived up to the name of Jolly Juniors. Our sponsors were Miss Virgin and Mr. Lawton. Our officers for the first semester were: President, Beulah Shipman g Vice-President, Barbara Payne, Secretary, Barbara Myers 3 Treasurer, Esther Rampleyg Reporter, Maxine McKinley. We elected new oflicers for the second semester, Presi- dent, Merle Postg Vice-President, Lowell Thompson, Secretary, Barbara Payne g Treasurer, Esther Rampleyg Reporter, Della Srnith. Our first activ- ity was initiation. It proved to be very lively, and the Juniors got the worst end of it in cleaning up the gym. We made some money towards the prom from the Curtis magazine sale contest. The girls sold more than the boys so the boys treated the girls to a chili supper, with a show in Macomb afterward. We had a float for Homecoming with the theme, Plow 'Em Under. The Junior play will be sometime in April. It's called, It's A Date. And last but not least, both the J unior-Senior Carnival and the Junior-Senior Prom are coming up soon. 152111112 Arc Eliunng At the beginning of the year our class officers were: Jim Rankin, Presi- dent, Edward Hoyt, Vice-Presidency Paul Urton, Secretary and Treasurerg Joyce Martin, Reporter. The Sophomore Class sold hot dogs at all the home basketball games. We also had charge of the school pop machine. After the Christmas Holidays the class elected new officers: Janis Waner, President 5 Norma Kepner, Vice-President, Shirley Wilson, Secretary, Merlene Johnson, Treasurer and Reporter. Three new students, Shirley Wilson, Merle Twid- well, and Lyle Webster joined our Sophomore Class after the first semester. 'QTnhag'5 Glhilhrvn On the sixth day of September in 1949, twenty-five entered Plymouth Community Consolidated High School. The first semester class officers were: President, Jerry Cooksong Vice-President, Kayo McCollum, Secretary, Caro- lyn Mossy Treasurer, Francis Kamrng Reporter, Marilyn Kenneday. Our advisors were Mr. Senger, Mr. Mitchell and Miss Holman. During the first semester we were sorry to lose Robert Reeves, Jerene Roberts, and Doris Husband. We were glad to welcome Helen White who was with us about a month, leaving near the end of the first semester. The representatives for Student Council from our class were Marilyn Kenneday, Jerry Cookson and Kayo McCollum. Our second semester class officers were: President, Jerry Cooksong Vice- President, LaVerne Roberts g Secretary, Francis Young 3 Treasurer, Wayne Lovell g Reporter, Donna Creasy. Iluninr Gllaaa Seated: Miss Virgin, Esther Rampley, Lowell Thompson, Merle Post, Barbara Payne, Mr. Lawton. Second Row Standing: Beulah Shipman, Barbara Myers, Alberta Dowac- ter, Della Faye Smith, Maxine McKinley, Joyce Pickard, Velma Norris. Third Row Standing: Dick Burton, Gale Downey, Roger Emery, Robert Eddington, Jim Manley, Dick Miller. it Snphnmure Gllaaa Seated: Mr. Schnake, Mary Jo Schultz, Merlene Johnson, Norma Kepner, Janis Waner, Shirley Wilson, Shirley Lord, Mrs. Cravens. Second Row Standing: Bill Clayton, Junior Phelps, Merle Twidwell, Edward Hoyt, Wayne Roberts, Paul Urton, Ronald Shipman, John Pointer. J Third Row Standing: Doris Gray, Donna Ewing, Geraldine Simmons, Lois Twaddle, Joyce Martin, Ila Ware, Shirley Powell, Betty Grove, Fourth Row Standing: Jack Stoneking, Ivan McClain, Jim Rankin, Duane Thompson, Roger' Fugate, Carl VanFleet, Ted Aleshire, Minor Van Brooker, Kenneth Heyen. J Zllreahman Gllaaa Seated: Mr. Mitchell, Donna Creasy, LaVerne Roberts, Miss Holman, Jerry Cookson, Helen White, Wayne Lovell, Mr. Senger. Second Row Standing: Jesse Pointer, Frances Kamm, Marilyn Kennedy, Carolyn Moss, Joyce Merrick, Bonnie VanFleet, Lillian Martin. T Third Row Standing: Loren Larson, Richard Garlick, Benny Waddell, Frances Young, Bob Powell, Kayo McCullom, Rodney Twidwell, Sidney Allen. ' .4 1 T K f fi 4 1 , r fi num nn the Smut Af IT'S THE TOP ....... ......... A nnual Staff PUBLIC AFFAIRS. ................... Student Council READING THE FUNNIES ..... ......... O Hice Staff MAGAZINE OF THE AIR ............ Library Staff THIS IS YOUR LIFE ......... Class Room Pictures WORLD NEWS ROUNDUP ......... Achievements llt'2a Elie Emp We, of the annual staff, have tried to picture Plymouth as it has been during the school year 1949-50. The faculty, the students, the organiza- tions, and sports have helped make it just what it is. We wish to express our appreciation for the co-operation that the faculty and the student body have given us in producing the 1950 annual. We hope you, as readers, will enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed assembling it. Best of luck to the Editor and staff of the 1951 Plymouth Rock. STAFF Annual Staff Names Seated: Mr. Lawton, Lee Lovell, Harry Lee Rash, Anna Mae Norman- din, Joan Aleshire, Miss Prentice. Standing: Loren Wickert, Barbara Myers, Bonnie Alexander, Avis Jean McCutchan, Pat Kepner, Pat McCutchan, Pat Downing, Ross Sargent, 1 iguhlir Affaira Although several attempts had been made to form a Student Council Organization in Plymouth, this was the first year it was accomplished. When we first organized we elected two members from each class, in- cluding Junior High classes, to serve on the Council. After being advised by a neighboring organization, we later admitted the presidents of all organiza- tions. Our purpose was to create a better understanding between students and teachers, and to better our school in all ways possible. Some of our activities were a homecoming parade, dance, and crowning of a queen, an all-high school skating party, and a box supper and card party. We sent two boys, Merle Post and Kayo McCollum, to the State Convention at Peoria on April 22. We sincerely hope that the Student Council of next year will go ahead with our purpose in mind, and carry on where we left off. Ilivahing, Ellie Ellunniea At the beginning of the school term, Mr. Davis, along with the assis- tance of Mr. Lawton, chose a small group of students to help with the duties of the office. Their work consisted of answering the telephone, running er- rands and helping with other oflice work. These students should be compli- mented for the way they accepted these responsibilities and for their depend- ability. They were relieved of these responsibilities February 15, when Mrs. Mitchell was employed as full-time office secretary. magazine Qbf Elie Air The library staff has a mountainous job the first month this year when all Junior High books were dumped in the high school library. There was a great deal of time spent preparing these books for the shelves. The librarians shelved and checked some 150 books and magazines each day due to the large enrollment and the large assemblies. This work was voluntary and time consuming and the staff should be complimented on their unselfish citizenship. Svtuhent Glnunril Seated: Mr. Prentice, Joyce Martin, Ross Sargent, Pat Kepner, Beulah Shipman, Mr. Lawton. ' Second Row Standing: Jerry Cookson, Marilyn Kennedy, Jim Rankin, Pat Downing, Joan Aleshire, Merle Post, Bill Phelps, Janis Waner, Kayo McCullom. Third Row Standing: Kenton Hoyt, Sandra Allen, Jerry Kimble, Joyce Lawton, Janet Winters, Glen Aleshire. Qffire Staff Seated: Barbara Payne, Mr. Davis, Joan Aleshire, Merle Postf Standing: Jim Robinson, Shirley Powell, Irma Ware, Anna Mae Normandin, Lee Lovell. Elihrarg Staff , Seated: Sid Allen, Bonnie Alexander, Mrs. Scott, Harry Lee Rash, Velma Norris, Sandra Allen. Second Row Standing: Lowell Thompson, Maxine McKinley, Merle Post, Pat McCutchan, Loren Wickert, Beulah Shipman. Third Row Standing: Carolyn Powell, Avis Jean McCutchan, Wayne Roberts, Joyce Pickard, Lillian Martin. I 4 1 .'.. hifi lla Hunt -mfr Haeful illilathematira Keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of pupils entering high school, we offer a course in practical and useful mathematics for those who have found arithmetic difficult and who feel the need for a better under- standing of its processes before entering the abstract field of algebra. This class is usually small, and thus we can give personal attention to individual weaknesses. Agrirulture 0115155 The agricultural department consists of Senior, Bill Phelps 5 Juniors, Ro- bert Eddington, Dick Miller, Jim Manley, Lowell Thompson, Gale Downeyg Sophomores, Billy Clayton, Roger Fugate, Kenneth Heyen, Ivan McClain, Junior Phelps, John Pointer, Dick Shultz, Duane Thompson, Merle Twid- well, Verle Twitchell, Minor Van Brooker, Carl Van Fleet, Lyle Webster, Freshmen, Sidney Allen, Jack Breeden, Jerry Breeden, Wayne Lovell, Jesse E. Pointer, Robert Powell, Rodney Twidwell, Benny Waddell, with Mr. Senger as advisor. Our best means of learning has been through the visual education meth- od. We have used many movie films which were rented or borrowed and many slide films which have been added to our department. We purchased a form for concrete hog troughs, built lawn chairs and hoghouses, as class activity. About S150 worth of new tools have been added to our department this year, and we are hoping for a shop next year for our farm mechanics classes. 31-Inmemaking Glass We are the home makers of tomorrow! Through home economics we are learning to make successful, happy homes for our families. Family re- lations bring to us the idea of sharing and co-operating in our homes. Home planning makes us interested in making our homes more beautiful and more convenient. In our foods classes we learn how to serve food correctly, what foods are necessary for good health, and how to prepare our food in the most desirable manner. We have clothing classes not only to learn to sew, but also to learn what type and color of clothes look best on us. Grooming is a part of our program, too. In this unit we learn to have a better personal ap- pearance. Through these varied units in home economics we strive to be better homemakers. I Hhgzirz Gllama The Physics class during the past year has endeavored to do two things. The first was to satisfy the curiosity that a class, which was composed entire- ly of boys, would have concerning many of the marvels of both man and nature. Secondly, was to show the relation of the principles of Physics to our daily life, such as might be connected with automobiles, electrical appa- ratus, and the many various types of machines. Efgping, Gllaaa There was a large enrollment in typing the past year chiefly because the course was opened to Sophomores. There were 35 enrolled in Typing I and 15 in Typing II. In the Hrst semester of Typing I major emphasis was plac- ed upon learning good co-ordination and control of the machine. When that Was attained, they then worked for higher rates with a higher degree of ac- curacy. During the second semester they learned to type personal and busi- ness letters, addressing of envelopes, practical problem typing involving out- lines, programs, themes, manuscripts, etc. Typing II classwork varied widely. The Hrst part of the year they typed a lot for the otlice. These students were responsible for most of the writing and typing of the material for the yearbook. They typed numerous pro- grams for various community organizations. They spent a lot of time on complicated business letters and tabulated reports. Other classwork consist- ed of typing of postal cards, index cards, telegrams, legal documents and the use of the ditto machine. They also worked hard to attain high rates. We were especially proud of our two 70 word typists, Joan Aleshire and Anna Mae N ormandin. At the time of this writing Harry Lee Rash and Pat lVlcCutchan have typed 55 words and several others have typed 50 words on their ten-minute timings. ly., ! 1FllW '51-I M. ff ,-,gi 3 ,4,,, . In ly ll fi Q1 'NF nrlh uma ilinnnhup Arhieuementa It is with pleasure that we list some of the outstanding achievements of our students and our school. The music contest was held at Carthage this year. We were very proud of Shirley Powell, who entered a piano solo, as she received a first place rating. She will enter the meet at Macomb later in the spring. Patricia Ann McCutchan, a student of high scholastic ability plus a nice personality, was chosen by her class and faculty to receive the D. A. R. good citizenship award for 1950. As a result, she had the pleasure of attending a luncheon at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. D. A. R. Winners from all over the state were invited to attend this luncheon. Later in the afternoon they were taken on a tour where they visited the home of Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln's tomb and the Centennial building. Anna Mae Normandin entered an essay, Selling As A Career in a con- test. There were entries from forty schools surrounding Quincy. Anna Mae's essay placed third and as a reward she had the pleasure of attending a banquet at the Lincoln-Douglas Hotel, Quincy, where she received a portable radio for her efforts. Her essay will also be entered in the National Contest. In the field of sports, Harry Lee Rash was chosen on the All-star La- moine Valley Conference basketball team in the guard position. The F.F.A. boys entered a meet last fall and brought home four first- place ribbons. Dick Miller, Verle Twitchell, Dick Schultz and Lowell Thompson each received first place honors for showing grain. Minor Van Brooker, Ivan McClain and Bill Phelps received second place honors for showing grain. Kenneth Heyen received a second and Robert Eddington and Lowell Thompson received thirds for poultry judging. Bill Phelps, F.F. A. President, received the Honorary DeKalb Award for outstanding scholar- ship, citizenship and farm practice at the Father-Son Banquet in April. A number of F.H.A. girls attended the F.H.A. Rally at Quincy. Pat and Norma Kepner received first place honors for their singing. Congratulations are in order for Harry Lee Rash, Valedictorian of the Class of 1950. Only one point separates Pat McCutchan and Anna Mae Normandin for Salutatorian so it looks as if second place honor will be in doubt until the end of the year. Coverl One of the outstanding accomplishments of the year was the purchasing of new band uniforms. The co-operation of the band mothers, P. T. A., busi- ness men and friends of the school was largely responsible for this achieve- ment. The band and entire school body are very grateful to each and every- one who helped make these uniforms possible. The band received a twenty-five dollar prize for their performance at Nauvoo last fall. Another achievement of considerable importance was the successful or- ganization of a Student Council. This organization then undertook to spon- sor the first homecoming of Plymouth High School which proved to be quite successful. It is hoped that a homecoming will continue to be an annual affair at Plymouth High. een-.Age imc WV RADIO WARBLERS ....... BAND OF TODAY .... ......... ........Chorus ..........Band MUSICAL FAVORITES ..... ......... Quartets PERSONALLY YOURS ...... ........ M ajorettes CURTAIN TIME.. ......... .. THE SHOW GOES ON. ...... ..... . THE BIG STORY. .......... .... . BREAKFAST CLUB .......... FARM WORLD TODAY .... Senior Play .Junior Play .Declamation Autngraphsa X , , ffyfif' MNH W Rabin marhlerz The main event of the year for the chorus was the opportunity of sing- ing with the All-School Chorus at the Hancock County Music Festival at Carthage. Other public appearances will be at the Annul Spring Concert and at Baccalaureate and Commencement Services. Eanh nf Enhag This has been a very busy year for the band. Their activities started early in the year Q in fact, the first week of school. They were invited to participate in the Annual Grape Festival Parade at Nauvoo. This involved hurried preparation and concentrated practice on their marching. Their re- ward for this was the twenty-five dollar first place prize they brought home which helped their band fund along. Then came another invitation asking the band to take part in the 50th Annual Homecoming at W. I. S. C. The band marched in the parade and also played in the mass band concert consisting of 1,000 high school musicians. Later on they had the opportunity to participate in the mass band con- cert which was given during the Hancock County Music Festival at Carthage. Along with these activities the band has also been very busy raising money for new uniforms. A program to raise money was given with Dot and Small Burdette donating their talents to provide the feature attraction. A white elephant sale was sponsored by the band which they started off by showing their newly acquired marching technique. They also cooperated With the band mothers in several food and bake sales. Probably the highlight of the year was the receiving of the new uniforms. A free concert was given to express their appreciation of the loyal support which was given by the community in raising funds. Glhnruz First Row: Sandra Allen, Nancy Nelson, Doris Gray, Janice Garlick, Evelyn Creasy, Wanda Gray, Frances Kamm. Second Row: Roberta Downey, Carolyn Powell, Donna Ewing, Mr. Mitchell, Esther Rampley, Barbara Payne, Janet Winters. Third Row: Marilyn Kennedy, Iris Clark, Charlotte Hatch, Barbara Myers, Maxine McKinley, Joyce Pickard, Beulah Shipman. Fourth Row: Norma Kepner, Della Faye Smith, Joan Aleshire, Bonnie Jean Alexander, Mary Jo Schultz, Carolyn Moss, Merlene Johnson, Shirley Mayall. Zfianh First Row: Anna Mae Normandin, Pat McCutchan, Pat Downing, Karol Twidwell, Janice Waner, Avis Jean McCutchan, Barbara Payne, Joan Aleshire. Second Row: Merlene Johnson, Mary Jo Schultz, Joyce Martin, Shirley Powell, Shirley Moss, Betty Grove, Carolyn Moss, Esther Rampley. Third Row: Norma Kepner, Barbara Myers, Donna Ewing, Kenneth Heyen, Cecil Roudebush, Jack Stoneking, Edward Hoyt, Ross Sargent, Pat Hedgcock, Joyce Pickard, Jerry Cookson. Fourth Row: James Kelly, James Robinson, Kenton Hoyt, Mike Sargent, Harry Lee Rash. Standing: Pat Kepner, Della Faye Smith, Kayo McCullom, Mr. Mitchell. lgerannallg Hnura BRASS QUARTET CLARINET QUARTET First Row: Harry Lee Rash Front Row: Anna Mae Normandin Second Row: Ross Sargent, Back Row: Pat McCutchan, Mer- Jerry Cookson lene Johnson, Pat Downing Third Row: James Robinson mainrettea Front: Joyce Martin Standing: Janet Winters, Irma Jean Ware, Joyce Lawton. 0 Q f.':-- Garmin Einw The senior class of 1950 presented their play on the evening of October 9, at the Congregational Church. The play was a three-act comedy, Suzie. The title roll was played by Pat McCutchan, the mischievous, fifteen year old always getting someone into trouble by entering contests. Suzie's lovely sister, Fern, CAnna Mae N ormandinj has set her cap for a successful insurance salesman, Wilferd Lucas CDarrell Boos.D They become engaged, but Wilferd refuses to take Fern to places she likes to go. Wilferd and his secretary, Bertha, CBonnie Alexanderl decide everything for Fern, in fact, they even go as far as picking her home for her without consulting her. Although Fern is engaged to Wilferd, her heart really belongs to Kendall N ye, CI-larry Lee Rashj a handsome young lad, not very successful in business, but who has a very charming personality. Fern's and Suzie's mother CAvis Jean Mc- Cutchanb and their Uncle George CRoss Sargentb are mainly the cause of Fern's engagement to Wilferd. Daisy Melville iJoan Aleshirel is George's girlfriend, who he has been going with for twelve years. Finally Fern de- cides that Wilferd is in love with Bertha. She gives Wilferd his engagement ring and tells him that she is going to marry Kendall. George and Daisy make up and the play is brought to an end with the startling news that Suzie has won a mink coat in a contest. Other members of the cast are Natalie Kramer, a friend of Suzie's, played by Pat Kepnerg Matthew Browne ,CLee Lovellj who finds himself engaged to Mrs. Wilcox through one of Suzie's con- tests 5 and Carl Denham, a newspaper photographer CJames Robinsonb. Uhr :Shaw inner: Qu On April 18, the Junior Class presented the three-act comedy, It's A Date, by Jean Provence. Barbara Payne starred as Linda Rogers, the bobby-soxer who got stood-up. Things really started happening when Linda and her pal, Nadine CDella Smithl set out to get revenge against Aus- tin Farrell CJunior Hitzj and Diana Gordon CMaxine McKinley.J Football hero, Hal Montgomery CMerle Postl and his shadow, Buz Stevens CLowell Thompsonj enjoyed babysitting. especially when the babes were sixteen, blonde, and cute. Others adding to the fun were Mrs. Rogers, Barbara Myersg Mr. Rogers, Dick Burton, Valeria Rogers, Joyce Pickardg Kay Phillips, Alberta Dowacterg Ilka Marsh, Velma N orrisg Patsy Fisher, Beulah Shipmang Jay Bishop, Robert Eddingtong and Queenie, the Negro maid, Esther Rampley. Seminar Flag Names Seated: Pat McCutchan, Harry Lee Rash, Anna Mae N ormandin, Joan Aleshire, Ross Sargent, Pat Kepner, Avis Jean NIcCutchan, Lee Lovell. Standing: Miss Virgin, James Robinson, Bonnie Jean Alexander. Ellyn Big Qtnrg Five girls participated in the declamation contest this year. Taking part in the humorous readings were: Bonnie Jean Alexander with Tom Sawyer Shows Off In Sunday School, by Mark Twain 3 Beulah Shipman with Willie's Dress Suit, by Booth Tarkingtong and Merlene Johnson with Huck Finn's Cure For Warts, also by Mark Twain. Maxine McKinley and Barbara Payne competed in the serious readings, both chosing selections by Kathryn Forbes. Maxine had Mamma and The Hospital and Barbara, Mama's Bank Account. Bonnie Alexander and Barbara Payne were chosen to represent our school in the district contest at Lewistown. Berlamatinn Names Front Row: Bonnie Jean Alexander, Miss Virgin, Avis Jean McCutchan. Back Row: Barbara Payne, Merlene Johnson. Maxine McKinley, Beulah Shipman. I IV P 3 diff- Q-F5 :QE xl.-' 'OH 2 I 4? f'? 'C7 77' 9,9 Breakfast Gluh l The Future Homemakers of America is a National Social Organization for girls who have studied, or are studing homemaking in high school. Our officers this year were President, Pat Downing 3 Vice-President, Pat Kepnerg Secretary and Treasurer, Irma Jean Wareg Reporter, Pat McCutchan. The purposes of this organization are: 1. To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of homemaking. 2. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. 3. To encourage democracy in home and community life. i 4. To work for good home and family life for all. 5. To promote international good will. 6. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and y community life. 7. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. T 8. To further interest in home economics. P . . . Our National Motto was Toward New Horizons and we tried to live , up to what our motto and organization stood for. Iliarm wnrlh Unitary l The Plymouth F.F.A. was re-organized last spring with ofiicers Pres- ident, Bill Phelps 3 Vice-President, Richard Millerg Secretary, Gale Downeyg Treasurer, Lowell Thompsong Sentinel, Duane Thompsong Reporter, Robert Eddington. At the beginning of the year they found themselves in debt with a Wa- gon to their credit. They sold the wagon to clear the debt. Since that they have sold garden seeds, picked up corn, had an F.F.A. program and sponsor- ed a Donkey basketball game to make money. l As community service they pruned grape vines, fruit trees. castrated pigs and tested milk. In connection with the study of soil conservation the F.F. A. boys were allowed a free trip of observation by plane over his own farm. They built a float for the Homecoming which promoted the planting of ever- greens for soil conservation. They also took field trips to inspect planting of evergreens, to see dams stopping erosion, and to see terraces and contour farming controlling running water. l The upper classmen had the privilege of attending the International Livestock Exposition, Board of Trade Building, Museum of Science 8: lndus- try, and the WLS Broadcasting station in November, l l l Ill. 1-1. A. Seated: Mrs. Mitchell, Irma Jean Ware, Pat Downing, Pat Kepner, Miss Holman. Second Row: Maxine McKinley, Frances Karnm, Mary Jo Schultz, Bon- nie Jean Alexander, Helen White, Joan Aleshire, Pat McCutchan, Marilyn Kenneday. Third Row: Avis Jean McCutchan, Beulah Shipman, Norma Kepner, Della Faye Smith. ill. ZH. A. First Row: Robert Eddington, Lowell Thompson, Gale Downey, Bill Phelps, Richard Miller, Duane Thompson, Mr. Senger. Second Row: Jim Manley, Ivan McClain, Robert Powell, Roger Fugate, Carl Van Fleet, Minor Van Brooker, Kenneth Heyen, Merle Twidwell. Third Row: Jack Breeden, Sidney Allen, Rodneyhflwidwell, Benny Wad- ell, Wayne Lovell, Junior Phelps, Bill Clayton, Jesse Pointer, John Pointer. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 1, AF Ae: r :J 4 0 PLYnuujH parts llwniem as LET'S HAVE FUN ........ ....... G irls' Athletics SPORTS ROUNDUP ......... ......... B oys' Athletics SO PROUDLY WE HAIL ............... Cheerleaders Elefa Haus Zliun The Plymouth Girls' Athletic Association has been a club which offered much more than athletics for girls, which its title would lead one to believe. We had a goal of one party each month as entertainment, which worked out remarkably well. We had a skating party at Tennessee, a volleyball party, and even a slumber party in the fall at Mrs. Cravens' home, where we pro- vided our own sleeping rolls. Hardly anyone got much sleep that night, but the Freshmen were well initiated into our organization. We anticipate going to the river or on a camping trip when school is dis- missed. We are also planning a couple of picnics. G.A.A. offers a girl a varied program, and we are proud of the fact that all the girls in school, except a few, belong to our organization, Mrs. Dorras Cravens has been our sponsor. G.A.A. Namea Seated Front Row: Pat Downing, lrma Ware, Anna Mae Normandin. Seated Second Row: Pat McCutchan, Avis Jean McCutchan, Pat Kepner, Joan Aleshire, Shirley Lord, Bonnie Jean Alexander, Mrs. Cravens. Standing Third Row: Norma Kepner, Merlene Johnson, Joyce Merrick, Mary Jo Schultz, Esther Rampley, Carolyn Moss, Della Faye Smith, Maxine McKinley. Standing Fourth Row: Shirley Wilson, lla Ware, Janis Waner, Barbara Myers, Joyce Martin, Lois Twaddle, Joyce Pickard. Standing Fifth Row: Doris Gray, Betty Grove, Marilyn Kennedy, Barbara Payne, Beulah Shipman, Geraldine Simmons, Lillian Martin, Frances Kamm. H213 Squad! Pep Squad was organized during the basketball season to give our cheer- ing section a little boost. We executed various types of marching, formed letters of the opposing teams we played, and gave cheers for them. 15213 Squat! Names Going around letter from left to right: Bonnie Jean Alexander, Joan Ale- shire, Mary Jo Schultz, Avis Jean McCutchan, Carolyn Moss, Merlene Johnson, Maxine McKinley, Joyce Martin, Beulah Shipman, Barbara Payne, Marilyn Kennedy, Shirley Powell, Donna Ewing, Betty Grove, Doris Gray, Frances Kamm. Standing: Della Faye Smith, Mrs. Cravens, Norma Kepner. 1 Sparta ZKwirw Zgaavhezll The Plymouth club swingers won five and lost two games last fall. The Hawks two losses were handed to them by Colchester and Augusta. The bat- tery for the team were Boos and Rash. Rankin also saw some action on the mound. The rest of the lineup saw Junior Hitz at first and he was helped out by Downey when he was unable to play due to sickness. The hot corner was handled by Stoneking who did a very good job. Second base was patrolled by Miller, and his mate at short was Jim Rankin who also turned in a good performance. The outfield was patrolled very capably by Ross Sargent in in the left sector, while Jerry Cookson covered center field and J. O. Robin- son patrolled the remainder of the outer gardens. Post, Van Fleet, Phelps, Hays, and McCollum saw some action in the outfield. PLAYERS Runs Hits B.B. S.0. R.B.I. Errors B.A. Rankin 7 7 5 4 3 Hitz 5 6 1 2 6 Stoneking 6 7 5 9 3 Rash 5 6 2 4 9 Robinson 3 6 0 2 7 Miller 4 5 5 6 2 Boos 3 8 2 4 3 Sargent 4 3 1 5 3 Cookson 5 0 6 6 1 Downey 0 0 2 3 0 McCollum 0 0 1 1 0 Van Fleet 0 O O 0 0 Phelps 0 O 0 2 0 1 Post 0 O 0 2 O Hays 0 0 0 1 0 THE SCHEDULE Plymouth 0 Colchester 4 Plymouth 2 Bardolph 1 Plymouth 1 Colchester 0 Plymouth 6 Augusta 19 Plymouth 21 Bardolph 6 Plymouth 7 Clayton 4 Plymouth 4 Clayton 2 Zfiauz-shall Names Front Row: Mr. Schnake, Roger Emery, Harry Lee Rash, Ross Sargent, James Robinson, Bill Phelps, Lee Lovell. Back Row: Kayo McCullom, Jack Stoneking, Gale Downey, Merle Post, Carl Van Fleet, Jim Rankin, Dick Miller, Jerry Cookson. Zgsuakrihall Names Front Row: John Pointer, LaVerne Roberts, Ivan McClain, Wayne Lovell, Minor Van Brooker, Sid Allen. Middle Row: Jack Stoneking, Ross Sargent Jerry Cookson, Harry Lee Rash, Jim Rankin, Carl VanFleet, Dick Miller. Back Row: Roger Emery, Bob Powell, Lowell Thompson, Kayo McCullom, Mr. Schnake, Merle P0st, Robert Eddington, Francis Young, Lee Lovell. 1 I K, e. 1 A df J : 14' X HP L ' A f' Tr' f MRRY 1 ia i sk fl. Fi! I 4 11 :Qi T. . 'f JTM QQ .3 .- 'E . ' . 4 1 , J f?o5CoE CY-rj xvk sn' CeJrfc S. ,KA 0 ,J A 'J mlb ' JM. PM W9 LUCK J-ACK Basketball The Hawks didn't have as good a record this year as the Hawks of last year, but they did add a trophy to the trophy case. The team had a record of 14 wins against 12 losses. The second team, sparked by Jack Stoneking and their 6' 3 1-2 center, Merle Post, won 14 games and lost 6. The Fresh- men team placed third in the Mendon Freshmen Tournament. The varsity had tough luck in tournament play this season as they lost to Bowen in the quarter finals of the Hancock County Tournament by two points. The Hawks defeated Warsaw and Mendon to win the Mendon Holoday Tournament. Bowen again defeated Plymouth by two points in the district finals. This year found the Hawks two leading scorers, Dick Miller and Jerry Cookson, occupying the forward slots. Miller scored 311 points while Cook- son netted 206. The center position was handled by Carl Van Fleet who did a lot of rebounding and was fourth high scorer. The guard positions were handled by Harry Rash and Ross Sargent, both Seniors, who did a very good job of bringing the ball up court. The reserves were Jim Rankin, Junior Hitz, Jack Stoneking, Merle Post, Darrell Boos, and Kayo McCullom. Mc- Cullom joined the squad after Boos was forced to quit because of sickness. The Hawks lose only Rash and Sargent by graduation so things look favor- able for a good team next year. Gram Zliernrh TEAM SCORING Field Goals Free Throws 'Z Total Points Plymouth 505 .565 1287 Opponents 437 .600 1210 ilnhiuiilual Staring Free Throws NAME OF PLAYER Pos. F.G. Made Missed F.T. T.P. Miller .............. ......... F . ..... 126 ...... 59 ........... 30 .... .... . 685 ...... 311 Cookson .......... . ,........ F. . .... 81 ...... 44 .... ....... 3 4 . ....... .564 ..... . 206 Van Fleet ....... ....... C . ..... 76 ...... 34 ........... 21 . ....... .617 ...... 186 Rash ........... ........ G . ..... 76 ...... 37 ........... 27 . ....... .578 ...... 189 Sargent ...... .,...... G . ..... 63 ...... 34 ........... 33 . ....... .507 ...... 160 Rankin ........ ..... G . . .... 43 ...... 33 .........,, 28 . ....... .540 ...... 119 Hitz .............. ........ G . ..... 29 ...... 31 .... ....... 2 4 . ....... .563 ...... 89 Stoneking ...... ..... F . ..... 7 ...... 1 .... ....... 4 . ....... .200 ...... 15 Boos ...... .... ..... F . . .... 2 ...... 3 .... ....... 4 . ....... .428 .... .. 7 Post.... ........ ..... C . ..... 2 ...... 1 ..... ...... 0 ..... 1 .000 ..... . 5 McCul1om ................. G. . .... 0 ...... 0 ........... 0 ..... .000 0 TOTALS 505 277 205 .565 1287 Basketball Srhehule Plymouth 36 Clayton 45 Plymouth 53 La Harpe 43 Plymouth 34 Bardolph 41 Plymouth 55 Bowen 57 Plymouth 58 Colusa 39 Plymouth 45 Warsaw 41 Plymouth 40 Augusta 46 Plymouth 53 Colusa 33 Plymouth 30 Colchester 47 Plymouth 58 Clayton 50 Plymouth 39 Bowen 49 Plymouth 66 Ind-Adair 43 Plymouth 33 Dallas City 39 Plymouth 68 Camp Point 37 Plymouth 58 Industry 40 Plymouth 46 Augusta 48 Plymouth 30 Arenzville 60 Plymouth 65 Hamilton 64 Plymouth 67 Mendon 37 Plymouth 37 Bowen 47 Plymouth 51 Warsaw 40 Plymouth 41 Colchester 50 Plymouth 53 Bardolph 51 Plymouth 58 St.P.P. Nauvoo 52 Plymouth 48 Warsaw 44 Plymouth 65 Bowen 67 Zirark Why were so many boys out for track? Well, it seems the Coach made a ruling to the effect that all boys planning to play basketball next year had to report for track! That statement brought out the following boys: Jerry Cookson, dashg Kayo McCullon, dash: Harry Lee Rash, 440 yard dash and one-half mile 5 Jack Stoneking, 100 yard dash, Jim Rankin, 220 yard dash and 200 yard hurdlesg James Robinson, shot put and last but not least, the water-boy, Dick Miller. Elrark Namez Front Row: Jack Stoneking, Kayo McCollum, Jerry Cookson. Standing: Jim Rankin, James Robinson, Mr. Schnakef Merle Post, Harry Lee Rash, Dick Miller. 1 Sm Hrnuhlg me Mail Qllpeerleahefz Namez cliollowine Page FIRST TEAM Cupper leftj SECOND TEAM Cupper rightj Pat Kepner, Pat Downing, Della Faye Smith, Norma Pat McCutchan Kepner Glheerleaher Group Pat Kepner, Norma Kepner, Pat Downing, Della Faye Smith, Pat McCutchan. Front: Janie Copelan v Bn Hun -Remember ? ilinnwrnming Plymouth Community High School held its first annual homecoming Friday, December 9, 1949. On Thursday night, December 8, a bonfire and snake dance were held in the schoolyard. Full of enthusiasm, everyone gathered around the bon- fire, and a rousing pep session took place. Friday Was big day for everyone. All classes and organizations made floats, and joined in the big parade. Led by the band, the parade went up town, around the square and back to the school house. Friday night: low spirits-the big homecoming game was lost to Colchester. Then came the moment anticipated by everyone. The crowning of the Homecoming Queen! The girl who received this honor was Earleen Creasy, a senior. There were five candidates for queen from the senior class, and Eve from the junior class. The senior candidates were Pat McCutchan, Pat Kepner, Pat Downing, Irma. Jean Ware, and Earleen Creasy. The junior candidates were Della Faye Smith, Maxine McKinley, Barbara Payne, Bar- bara Myers, and Alberta Dowacter. The girls were escorted by the first ten boys on the basketball team. The queen was crowned by Mr. Davis and was presented with a gift by the Student Council. The big event was finally ended with a homecoming dance in the Ply- mouth Skating Rink. flbhilsi sinh 351121.-a The scene is the quiet, peaceful sixth hour study hall. Suddenly Miss Virgin's familiar voice rings out, All right you guys! And the result is a couple more boys staying in at noon. CJust boys?J And I'm sure we're all familiar with Miss Holman's, All right people, I think the bell has rung. That American History class is a mystery to a lot of people. Everything is quiet for a while, then there is a roar of laughter and there comes Sargent flying out the door. I wonder why all the teachers pick on Sargent? Mr. Senger certainly has a time keeping his study hall. lt seems those Senior girls can get pretty noisy. Mr. Senger says they giggle more than any- one he ever saw in his life. Guess Where these famous words come from: Those eighth graders are ten times smarter than you seniors. Why, they can even read. Some more famous last words are: We're gettin' rimmed! We do mean last wordsi Since all the kids have gotten these false noses and glasses, it seems that some of the teachers just had to follow that pattern too. But Mr. Lawton, your nose looks so real. We wish to acclaim that we, the 2nd hour P. E. class, are probably the only class in school who do up our hair during P. E. class. Wonder Why Mr. Mitchell always looks disgustingly back at the drum section? Oh well, maybe he doesn't Want us to jazz Komm Susser Tod. I, Ross Sargent, do Wish to take this opportunity to thank those who were responsible for my lovely Christmas present. The inscription helped, girls, but the decorations sure were uncomfortable. Ehia anh Zilhat --- Bag hg Bag SEPTEMBER 1949 6-Hi kids, back in the same old rut? 10-Band to Nauvoo-325.00-Did anybody buy wine? 16-Baseball Colchester there 19-Bardolph here 20-Ross, will you please be quiet? 23-Junior rings arrived-Money disappeared 27 -Colchester here 30-Augusta there OCTOBER 3-Bardolph there 7 -Clayton here 10-Here comes the English, Splash 11-Clayton there 13-Library Conference, Remember, 13-Junior Party-All dressed up. 21-Birthday Party in Am. Hist. NOVEMBER 1-School pictures--Look Purty! 3-Are you and Post at it again, Sarge? 8-Senior Pictures-Dignified Please! 10-11-No school-Visiting day and Armistice day 15-Senior Play- Suzy 17 -Basketball Clayton here 18-Music Festival 21-F. H. A. Party 22-Bardolph there 24-Thanksgiving vacation, Hurrah! 29-G. A. A. Party Pat? Hsu, -Rah, iglgmnuth DECEMBER 1-Museum On Wheels-Home Ec. IV Radio Program 2-Basketball-Colusa-here 6-Augusta-there 9- Colchester here-Homecoming-Magician 12-Sr. Pictures arrived--Sore eyes 13-Bowen-there 14-There is the door, Sarge. 16-Dallas City-here 19-G. A. A. Party 20-Industry Kr Adair-there 22-23--No school-Ice storm Kr Xmas Vacation 23-Arenzville-there JANUARY 1950 2-Back to school. 3-Helen White started 4-Bardolph-here 6-Warsaw-here 8-Act your age Sarge, get up off the floor 9-14-County Tourn.-Bowen 16-Jim Manley started 19-20-Semesters--Woe is us 20-Warsaw-there 23-Shirley Wilson started 24-Band Concert-New uniforms 25-Clayton-there 27 -Industry and Adair-here 31-Camp Point-here FEBRUARY 2-G. A. A. Party 3-Student Council Skating Party 7 -A ugusta-here 8-Yearbook pictures 10-Hamilton there--No school-institute -We don't understand it either, John. -Bowen-here 15-Home Ec. Dinner for School Board 17 -Colchester there-Helen White left us 20-24-Dist. Tourn.-Colusa 21-Lyle Webster started 22-Do you like your seat in front, Kepner and Downing? 22-No coal-No school until March 3. 13 14 mining, llzn't Ili? MARCH 4-F. H. A. Rally at Quincy 6-School again-Happy or glad? 6-9---Freshman tournament 10-T. E. Musselman talk in gym. 14-F. F. A. Program 17-Student Council Box Supper 18-G. A. A. Bake Sale 20-Donkey Basketball Game 21-Mother and Daughter Banquet 22-Visiting day at Macomb- Taxi 24-Jr. Sz Sr. Carnival 25-Music Contest-Good work Blondie 29-Don't you wish you could paint like Rev. Lewis? APRIL 1-Band Contest-Where is Francie, Jacket? 3-It is rumored that someone saw Boos at school today 5-Boos showed up again 6- I have been requested by your dear teacher -Re- member, Lovell? 7 -Good Friday- Shopping day 13-F. F. A. Banquet MAY 3-Lamoine Track Meet 5-Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom 9-County Track Meet .14-We all hope that Miss Virgin appreciates our efforts put forth in American History this year. 25-26--Semesters-Did you really make the next grade? 28-Baccalaureate 29-Eighth graders are now freshmen. Cand womenj 31-Commencement 31-Good-Luck Seniors CWe need ith G9111' Igatrnnz The Yearbook Staff Wishes to take this opportunity to say Thank You to each and everyone who helped to make this book a reality. Without your assistance this book could not have been a success. It is impossible for us to express in words the appreciation of your untiring efforts to help our school in every way possible. PLYMOUTH, ILLINOIS PICKARD'S GROCERY --- A good place to trade ROYCE DERKS - Carpenter, Contractor - Phone 251 BILL 8: JOE - Barbers ARTHUR W. PUGII HARDWARE - A square deal the year 'round NOONER'S STORE - Betty Ku Bob Compliments of COPELAN IMPLEMENT CO. - Allis-Chalmers - Studebaker Cars DR. SALOWITZ ALESHIRE INSURANCE AGENCY - With every thing American tomorrow is secure CHARLES HAM - Trucking Service J. E. WHITE - Automotive General Repair WEST SIDE GARAGE - General Repair, Body work 8z Accessories - Earl McElhoe Come Straight to CROOK'S HARDWARE - Hardware, Appliances 8x Work Clothing SARGENT'S GARAGE ELLYN'S CONFECTIONARY - The friendliest place in town COOKSON'S FUNERAL HOME Compliments of LEE'S SINCLAIR STATION 8: MINNIE'S CAFE CHARLES HOING - Feedstore and music hall CHAPMAN'S POOL IIALL WALT'S ELECTRIC SHOP - Hot Point Sz Skelgas Appliances MAE DE WEESE - For dry goods Compliments of McCUTCHAN'S ELEVATOR Compliments - DONKLE LUMBER COMPANY - Since 1876 TRI-COUNTY SCRIBE CRAVEN'S INSURANCE AGENCY - Auto, cargo, 8z life - Phone 101 Compliments of J. A. DE WEESE Compliments - WEST SIDE CAFE - Vernon Bud Kleckner Compliments of GAMBLE STORE - A. H. Hinner, Proprietor Compliments - B. F. WIREBACK OIL COMPANY JACK DOWNING - Johnson Oil Produces - Phone 69 KIEFER'S STORE - Kerleen Stultz COX'S PHOTO STUDIO - Service guaranteed COLNIAR, ILLINOIS BELL Sz WILLIAMS - Order Buyers - Cattle Sz Hogs Compliments of WILLIAMS BROTHERS STORE 81 ELEVATOR Compliments of NOONER'S STORE ST. MARYS, ILLINOIS BERNARD HIGHTOWER - Groceries Sz Meats MACOMB, ILLINOIS THE MARINE ROOM - Steaks-Chops--Sea Food SCRIPPS RENO COMPANY - For finer merchandise KLINE'S DEPARTMENT STORE - The store where a small budget has DR. F. M. GOLDBERG - Opt. J. J. NEWBERRY COMPANY MELTON'S - Wall Paper - Paint - Toys NELSON'S CLOTHING STORE SUGAR BOWL - Candies - Fountain Service a big meaning DUNSWORTH BOOK STORE - All makes portable typewriters S. 8: J. CAFE - Giant Frosty Whip Cone 10c HANEY PHARMACY - The Prescription Store PURDAM ELECTRIC STORE - Hot Point Appliances ROST 8: PARSONS - Wall Paper Sz Paint - Glass MINOR BOOK STORE GUMBARTS - Sporting Sz Leather Goods BROWN LYNCH SCOTT - Where your friends meet DR. J. G. ASHENHURST - Opt. LEBOLD Sz VOEGELE - Jewelers - Watches Sz Diamonds NEWELL'S APPAREL - Smart Women's Apparel MAX MILLER - Sporting Goods STRATTON MOTOR CO. - Chevrolet Sz Buick - Sales Sz Service COLE Sz KELSO - Ford Tractors DUNKER DO-NUTS - 217 South Lafayette GLEN RADCLIFF WYNE BROTHERS - Distinctive Home Furnishings MARY BILL - Florist MACOMB MOTOR COMPANY - Ford Sales Sz Service - Your RANDOLPIPS SHOE STORE A. T. STEWARTS NORTH SIDE JEWELERS Friendly Ford Dealer A. L. RING - Ladies Apparel - Quality Glass Sz Dinnerware BAYMILLER'S SHOE STORE MACOMB, ILLINOIS M ITCI-IELL'S CAFE - Quality food and good service RANNEY'S WOMEN APPAREL J. C. PENNY HERBERT'S --- Headquarters for Young Men's Apparel HILl.YER'S CLEANERS MACOMB DAILY JOURNAL RAY J. MANLOVE -- Real Estate Sz Insurance MCCREERY IMPLEMENT CO. - McCormick machinery -- refrigeration WISEMAN GARDENS - Frank and Ruth Albee - Florists LINDSEY MOTOR COMPANY - Studebaker Sales 8z Service ROBERT RAWLS FURNITURE COMPANY - Quality Furniture - Lowest possible price CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK - S. Side Square - UNION NATIONAL BANK - N. E. Corner Square K CARTHAGE. ILLINOIS NEWELL MOTOR SALES - Oldsmobile Dealer LAWRENCE HACKETT - Your friendly Dodge Sz Plymouth Dealer C. H. ROBNETT BURNER 8: WILLIAMS - Goodyear Tires BEAL MOTOR COMPANY - Ford Sales Kr Service O. K. ELECTRIC SERVICE - General Electrical Appliances HANCOCK IMPLEMENT COMPANY - Allis-Chalmers 8z Studebaker- Sales dz Service DR. R. W. MCLELLON - Dentist CARTHAGE IMPLEMENT CO. - John Deere - Sales Sz Service W. H. SMITH - Brigg-Stratton Engines u.f1iw-r e 1' lr' - -A mi ,-V 4 The TC. pu- -in rl. u F h ': if H . 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