Plymouth High School - Rock Yearbook (Plymouth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1951 volume:

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QS Q 2 bfi A ' X321 ,J ' X3 3 , as 3 QR vim ga M 2 N be Qi X , 2 lsgfz,-QQ W A 4 , M , 'y C3 T'N JCQMTKNV' 3'f'Af J'-7 I-V0 - 'rl E112 '51 lfllumuuth Burk Ifntrnhurez Snngzi nf Uinilag lguhlizheh hg ' Seninr Gllasz nf 1551 Hlgmnuth, lfllinniz Glnmmunitg Qlnnsnlihaieh High Srhnnl L Printing by: J. R. VIOLETTE PRINTING dz ADVERTISING AUGUSTA, ILLINOIS Photography by: COX PHOTOS PLYMOUTH, ILLINOIS Ilinremnrh We, the class of nineteen hundred fifty-one present to you this PLYMOUTH ROCK of: Our thoughts, which are many 3 Our words, which are few, Our style, which is novelg Our pose, never new- But a constant reminder Of old high school days, Our pleasures, our sorrows, In our Songs of Today. nngs uf Iuimgn GET OIIT THOSE OLD REOOROS MOOIILIOIIT MID ROSES OH A PIOIIIO WE WILL OO STARS ARE THE WINDOWS OF IIEAVER TIIE TIIIRO lglgmnuth Zlnrk Staff Edltor ................ ......................... B arbara Myers Assistant Editor ...... . .... . Junior Editor ....... Activities ........ Sports ...... Art .................. ................. . . Business Manager. ..,..... ......... . . Assistant Business Managers ..... Joyce Pickard ..Merlene Johnson Barbara Payne Jim Manley ..........Roger Emery Junior Hitz .......Velma Norris .. ...... Merle Post Dick Burton Robert Eddington Circulation Managers ........ ............... D ick Miller Typists ................... ...... Sponsors Alberta Dowacter .. Esther Rampley Della Smith Lowell Thompson Maxine McKinley Gale Downey ....Carrie Prentice John Lawton Robert N ooner 3 2 'Q 1, A A X. ,2 'J . 1 A. '1 f lt iii? oi- rm lyfifif Behiratinn We, the Senior Class of '51 wish to show our appreciation to Roy Copelan by dedicating this year's PLYMOUTH ROCK to him. During our school years, he has faithfully delivered country students to school and home. Besides this he has taken us on many bus trips, to music contests, baseball and basketball games, and other extra-curricular activi- ties for our enjoyment. As our bus driver, he has won the friendship of the students, the faculty members, and townspeople who take an interest in school activities. Thanks a lot, Roy. Srhnnl Baath Left to Right: Laurel Brown, Paul Powell, Dave Phelps, Jim Lawton, Harold Huey, Kenneth McGinnis' J 1M LAWTON DAVE PHELPS Accountant Farmer Hobby: Si131'1'1pS and HOWCFS 'Quail hunting KENNETH McGINNIS LAUREL BROWN Farmer Farmer Hobby: Music Hobby: Saddle horses PAUL POWELL ROBERT CRAVENS Farmer Insurance Agent Hobby: Flying Hobby: Golf, canasta, croquet HAROLD HUEY I Farmer - Hobby: Flying and Soil Conservation 1621 QBIII I hum lwlit iwrnrhz SEN IORS .............. So Long, Its Been Good To Know You' JUNIORS ................. I Only Want What's A-Comin' to Me' SOPHOMORES ..................... I Ain't Got Nothin' To Lose' KINDERGARTEN ................ .......... ' 'My Two Front u Teeth' ADMINISTRATION .... . When I Grow Too Old To Dream 7 7 Y FRESHMEN ............ The Kid With The Rip In His Pants Qbffire At the beginning of this school year, Mrs. Thomas Mitchell, Wife of our band instructor, was employed to take care of the duties of the office. This included answering the telephone, taking care of the schoo1's corres- pondence, selling lunch tickets Ca new job created this yearb, and various other jobs. Later in the year, as a result of Mr. Mitchell's draft call, Mrs. Mit- chell moved, and was replaced by Mrs. Kerleen Stultz, Who then became the full time oflice secretary. when ll Grunt Ginn GPIB Gin Dream IVAN DAVIS, B. S., M. SARAH CLIPPERT, B. S. Ed. Northeast Mo. State Teachers College Western Ill. State College Attended University of Missouri Biology Attended University of Kansas City G h eograp y ROY LESSLY, B. s., M. A. Northeast Mo. State Teachers College JF., B. S. English, Speech ' Western Ill. State College Mathematics, Physical Science M ARI ANN METZ, B. S. Western Ill. State College B. A. Carthage Cgllege Kngx College English, Girls' Physical Education Ill. State Normal University Carnegie Institute of Technology Case Institute of Technology THOMAS L' MITCHELL Western 111. State College Xavier University Physics, General Seienee, Mathematigs Northeast NIO. State Teachers College Music LELAND SCHNAKE, B. S. BARBARA DANIELS B S Western Ill. State College , ' ' ' Attended 111' College Northeast Mo. State Teachers College Graduate Study, Western Ill. State Vocational Home Economics Graduate Study, University of Ill. Physical Edl1C3ti01'l, Social Science PAUL E. SENGER, B. S. Ed. B. E., Western Ill. State ALICE LQU SCHNAKE, B, A, B. Sci., University of Ill. S. Sci., Agr. Edu., University of Ill. Graduate Study, University of Ill. Manchester College Vocational Agriculture University of Illinois Graduate Study, University of Ill. English, History, Spanish CARRIE PRENTICE, B. S. Ed. MARY ELLEN TODD, B, M, Western Ill. State College Colvol--Stockton College Business Education Music X , ,J 4 nf-fl . . Seninr Gllasz 1532111 With high school nearly over- Days filled with work and lots of fun, Please let me introduce to you The Class of '51. Dark, curly hair, twinkling eyes, A happy disposition, ' Lowell is a dependable guy A -'AJ' , But claims he lacks ambition. l' Always gay and so full of life, Chattering where'er she's seen- Della Faye was chosen by her friends To reign as Homecoming Queen. A will With witty remarks, a carefree way- And a smile for everyone, Merle is a fellow you like to know- Really lots of fun. LW.v'5 ' Joyce is a charming brunette, A person you like to meet- As a student she is rated tops , As a girl she can't be beat. ' I There's Junior with his crew cut Leading the class as presidentg For him, athletics make life worthwhile- Never misses a sports event. X lvl? Blonde hair, plus smiling face, A girl who could go far- Possessing many good qualities Barbara was chosen winner of D. A. R Next comes Gale in his quiet way, Sometimes known as Whitey3 In baseball he seems to take a pride Because his swing is mighty. Co.-wi Known for her good-natured way At school and at home, Velma truly enjoys life- Seems to have an interest in Macomb. Broad shoulders and height to spare, Coach Schnake's handy-mang Roger is a history shark- B Willing to help, whene'er he can. K - 1 The only red-head of the class Excels in taking dictation- Esther is an understanding friend, Is considering business as her vocation.. ' .15 , -, Now meet Robert, a country lad, Duck hunting is his hobbyg He seems to enjoy teasing girls, And always is quite jolly. '-'Y-1' -3 Possessing an admirable personality, Never a doubt or unbelief- Barbara M. has served the staff quite well As editor-in-chief. A fl. f Often known for his good reasoning- A whiz at working math 3 Qim is a peaceable sort of guy, l Tt's a pleasure to see him laugh. ..'. I A girl who seldom gets in a hurry, You'll agree she has beautiful hair- Maxine has a gay little giggle, X You'd recognize it anywhere. ' r J 'f' With farming as his ambition, At least, he plans to give. it a tryg Dick B. has a likeable Way, H N iAltho' at times, a little shy. in ' Alberta with her winning ways Has one aim in lifeg Seems to be quite happy now- , As she plans to be a housewife. at 'E 'J Dick M. loves playing basketball About that, there is no doubtg He has a keen interest in the Junior Class gn When he goes stepping out. JW .4 To teachers and underclassmen The Seniors say, Goodby, But always in their hearts they'll cherish Those good times at Plymouth High. -Carrie Prentice ,,,, '- l E B Qllaza will Richard Burton ...wills his ability to get into an all-girls class to K. O. It's easier than you think. Gale Downey . ....... wills his pitchin' arm to Jerry Cookson. I don't mean pitchin' woo, either, Jerry. Roger Emery ........ wills his truck to Sid Allen. It's still a good running truck, Sid. Robert Eddingtonnwills his trapeze ability to anyone who wants to join the circus. It's not hard if you know how. Dick Miller ............ wills his favorite parking place at the ball park to John Cleland. It gets pretty dark down there, John. Junior Hitz. .......... wills his title of Lover Boy to Benny Waddell. Love 'em and Leave 'em, Benny, that's my motto. Lowell Thompson..wills all his A's in American History to Duane. Sometimes they don't look like A's, Duane, but I'm sure that's what they are supposed to be. ,Merle Post ............ wills his ability to drive with one hand to Kenny H. You'll' soon get on to it, Kenny. A Jim Manley ........... wills his math brain to Mike S. Don't overdo it, Mike. Velma Norris ........ wills her pierced ears to Betty Grove. You'd make a pretty good looking canni- bal, Betty. - Alberta Dowacter ..wills her good old right arm to anyone who wants to become a prize fighter in future years. I Barbara Myers ...... wills anything of hers to anyone who doesn't have it. Barbara Payne ...... wills her 10:00 o'clock watch to any of the girls who will go with one of the bas- --ket ball boys next year. It will turn back tho, girls. Maxine McKinley ..wills her swing to Bonnie VanF1eet. Swing it high and wide, Bonnie. Joyce Pickard . ....... wills her title of Little Angel to Ci Roudebush. Use it wisely, Ci, Esther Rampley. .... wills her famous words Bet you I know to Donna E. It pays to know, Donna. Della Smith . .......... wills her longing to go to Tennessee to Lillian Martin. See if you can do better than I did, Lillian. To the student body as a whole, we will our ability to study hard, our good looks, and being the best all around class of the school. Use it wisely kids. To the junior class we will our old worn out text books, broken seats, used chewing gum, and all of our good grades. To the sophomore class we will our ways with the teachers, those special seats in the office, and all those good comic books behind the radiator. To the freshman class we will our ability to struggle along four years to the end of the rope, ex- cuse me, I mean the beginning of your future. And, by the way, if any of you are tall enough, it's fun to turn the clock up. 0' To the janitors, ofcourse, again it is our muddy prints, candy wrappers, chewing gum, and all of our other musses. Drawn up and witnessed thereof on the...,.4?ff ..... ........ day of ........ .'...'.1fa::..fa...',s ...... ..in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred fifty one. 4 ,,,. Drawn up by..ffi.Q.. Witnessed by: i n -Y .. I J. V ' v,.f:7' , . X J 1 l 1 I 1 I NAME Dick Burton Gale Downey Alberta Dowacter Maxine McKinley Robert Eddington Roger Emery. Barbara Myers Velma Norris Junior Hitz Dick Miller Barbara Payne Joyce Pickard Lowell Thompson Della Faye Smith Esther Rampley Jim Manley Merle Post Dick Burton Gale Downey Roger Emery ' Robert Eddington Dick Miller Merle Post. Lowell Thompson Velma Norris Alberta Dowacter Junior Hitz Jim Manley Barbara Payne Barbara Myers Maxine McKinley Joyce Pickard Esther Rampley Della Faye Smith Hrvnhvra '5 1 Shorthand artist Loyal F.F.A. member Diamond hunter The Thing Romeo Chrysler driver The romantic kind Admirer of Hudsons Night owl President F.F.A. DAR Belle of the class History flop Scooping lime Typing whiz Math brain Guess what Swings KK '61 Secretary for P. C. C. H. S. Farmer Hash slinger Teacher in Moody Institute Safari leader in Africa President of Chrysler Corp. Clarinet player with Spike Jones Resident of Macomb Old man Traveling Salesman Still sweet Miss America Noted commentator Still scooping Winner of '61 typing contest Bankrupt farmer Guess again! Never, Never Trust A Woman. Joltin' Joe DiMaggio. Hot-Rod Race. 'S Es 'fcry Of The Wild Goosetrif' There'll Be Some Changes Made. H Rye Whiskey. I'll Get By. 64 N ever-The-Less. H I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm. Diamonds Are A Girls' Best Friend. S . . .fWhere Is My Wandering Boy To-Night. -w NA- ' ' J I'm A Lady. Don't Get Around Much Anymore. U 66 Dancing In The Dark. Tennessee Saturday N ight. ,QrA-'U Sn Zllnng, llt'z Been Sunil Gln ilinnm Hun Gllazz 31-Iizinrg September 1947: Twenty-two green freshmen were eagerly winding their way up the stairs of old'Plymouth High. There were 11 girls: Joyce Pick- ard, Beulah Shipman, Barbara Payne, Patricia Downey, Alberta Dowacter, Velma Norris, Carolyn Dunham, Maxine McKinley, Della Faye Smith, Bar- bara Myers, and Esther Rampleyg 11 boys: Robert Dunham, Merle Twid- well, Robert Eddington, Dick Miller,tDick Burton, Lowell Thompson, Robert x, 'J Phillips, Gale Downey, Roger Emery, Junior Hitz, and Johnnie Leedom. Our class officers for the year were: president, Johnnie Leedom, vice-presi- dent, Junior Hitzg secretary and treasurer, Della Faye Smith. Our class advisor was Mr. John Leedom. We had scarcely become adjusted to high school life when we were given abang-up initiation by the juniors. We paraded around the study hall in ourdifferent costumes. That night we assembled at the gym, where the real fun began. We were treated to all kinds of tricks from shower baths to a dose of alum. September 1948: Our sophomore class consisted of 19 boys and girls. We had lost Bobby and Carolyn Dunham and soon lost Patricia Downey. Our class ofiicers for the first semester were: Barbara Payne, president, Junior Hitz, vice-president, Robert Eddington, secretary 3 Roger Emery, treasurerg Barbara Myers, reporter. Our sponsors were Miss Alice Virgin and Mr. John Leedom. During that semester we had a return party for our initiation of last year. It was a senior-sophomore party with a Weiner-roast afterwards at the home of Patricia Downey. We also had a chili supper in the Home Ec. room. The second semester we had Richard Miller, president g Alberta Dowac- ter, vice-president, Lowell Thompson, secretary, Roger Emery, treasurer, Maxine McKinley, reporter. In March we had a birthday party in the gym, honoring our president, Dick Miller. A 1 ,L J .AJ 5? A X ' A August 1949: It was time for school once morefand only 16 members were coming back. We had lost Robert Phillips, Johnnie Leedom, and Merle Twidwell. We soon gained three new members, Merle Post, Jim Manley, and Carl Morris, however Carl moved to California in October. Our oflicers for the first semester were: president, Beulah Shipman 3 vice-president, Bar- bara Payne 3 secretary, Barbara Myers, treasurer,'Esther Rampleyg reporter, Maxine McKinley. Our sponsors were Mr. John Lawton and Miss Alice Virgin. X. Our iirst activity was freshmen initiation. We made up for our initiation by feeding them alum and raw oysters and also shocking them with an elec- tric shocker. It proved to be very lively but the juniors got the worst end of it, 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, after which they attended a show in Macomb. We had a Homecoming float with the theme Plow 'em Under. In November everyone was very much excited when our rings arrived. The second semester we had new oiiicers: president, Merle Post, vice- president, Lowell Thompson 3 secretary, Barbara Payne 5 treasurer, Esther Rampley, and reporter, Della Faye Smith. The juniors and seniors had their annual Penny Carnival which helped add to their treasury. Next came our class play, It's A Date, a three-act comedy produced under the direction of Miss Virgin. September 1950: This year Joyce Pickard, Barbara Payne, Barbara Myers, Alberta Dowacter, Velma Norris, Maxine McKinley, Della Smith, 'Esther Rampley, Robert Eddington, Dick Miller, Dick Burton, Lowell Thompson, Merle Post, Jim Manley, Junior Hitz, Gale Downey, and Roger Emery were known as seniors. We had lost Beulah Shipman as she moved to Carthage. Our officers were: president, Juniorl-Iitzgvice-president, Lowell Thompson, secretary, Alberta Dowacterg treasurer, Barbara Payne and reporter, Esther Rampley. Our class sponsors were Miss Carrie Prentice and Mr. Ivan Davis. This, too, was a busy year. Our Annual staff was selected in September. In October our class pictures were taken by Bob Cox. On November 16 we gave a hilarious comedy, The Minx From Missouri. In December we held a bake sale which helped our treasury. Our class trip is a common topic of discussion, but our destination is still undecided. We plan to attend Guest Day at Western College on March 21. We are looking forward to the jun- ior-senior prom, our class night, baccalaureate on May 13 and commence- ment on May 16. , 1949 . f xi Jlffrul, ' f 1, ,,, .As -2-i:s.+ 1 Mio' Seninr Sketrlpes ALBERTA DOWACTER Year Book 4 GAA 1,2,3,4 President GAA 4 FHA 1 Junior Play Senior Play Student Council 4 Queen Attendant 3,4 Vice-Pres. Class 2nd Sem. BARBARA MYERS Editor Year Book 4 Junior Ed. Year Book 3 Band 2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 FHA 1,2 GAA 1,2,3,4, Librarian 2,4 Queen Attendant 3,4 Sec. Class lst Sem. 3 Reporter Class 1st Sem. 2 ESTHER RAMPLEY Year Book 4 FHA 1,2 2nd Sem. 4 GAA 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Accompanist for Chorus 4 Librarian 4 Junior Play Senior Play Vice-Pres. GAA 4 Treasurer Class 3 Reporter Class 4 DELLA SMITH Year Book 4 Cheerleader 2,3 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 FHA 1,2,3 GAA 1,2,3 Pep Squad 3 Junior Play Senior Play Queen Attendant 3 Homecoming Queen 4 Sec. Sz Treas. Class 1 Reporter Class 3 VELMA NORRIS Year Book 4 FHA 1,2 GAA 3 Librarian 2,3 MAXINE McK1NLEY Year Book 4 GAA 3,4 FHA 1,2,3,4 Pep Squad 3 Queen Attendant 3 Band 4 All School Play 1 Junior Play Senior Play Reporter Class 2,3 Declamation 3 JOYCE PICKARD Year Book 4 Asst. Ed., Year Book 4 Band 1,2,3 FHA 2,4 Sec. Sz Treas. FHA 4 GAA 1,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3 Declamation 1,2 All School Play 1 Junior Play Senior Play Queen Attendant 4 Reporter Class 1 BARBARA PAYNE President Class 2, lst Sem Band 1,2,3 Chorus 1,2,3 Sec. Class 3, 2nd Sem. Treas. 4 FHA Sec. 1 GAA 2,3,4 Student Council 4 Year Book 4 Harvest Queen 1 Cheerleader 4 Pep Squad 3 Junior Play Senior Play Declamation 3 Queen Attendant 3,4 DAR RICHARD BURTON FFA 1,2 Junior Play Year Book ROGER EMERY Treas. Class, 2 Basketball Manager 3,4 Year Book ' Stage Mgr., 3,4 ROBERT EDDINGTON Sec. Class 2, lst Sem. Year Book FFA 1,2,3,4 FFA Sec. 2 FFA Reporter 3 Junior Play Senior Play Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 3,4 Track 2 JUNIOR HITZ Vice-Pres. Class 2, lst Sem. Vice-Pres. Class 1, lst Sem. President Class 4 Junior Play Senior Play Student Council 4 Librarian 2 Queen Escort 3,4 Baskeball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Year Book, Sports Ed. MERLE POST Augusta 1,2 Pres. Class 3 GALE DOWN EY FFA Treas. 2 FFA Sec. 3 FFA 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Year Book JIM MANLEY FFA 3,4 LaHarpe 1,2 Year Book RICHARD MILLER Pres. Class 2, 2nd Sem. FFA 1,2,3,4 FFA Vice-Pres. 3 FFA President 4 Queen Escort 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2 Year Book, Circulation LOWELL THOMPSON Sec. Class 2, 2nd Sem. Vice-Pres. Class 3 Vice-Pres. Class 4 FFA 1,2,3,4 FFA Sec. 2 FFA Treas. 3 Junior Play Senior Play Librarian Basketball 2,3,4 Track 2 Student Council 3,4 Pres. Student Counc Junior Play Senior Play Librarian 3, 4 . Queen Escort 3,4 Basketball 3,4 Baseball 3,4 Track 3,4 Year Book Busin il4 ess Mgr. ,NAME Barbara Myers Barbara Payne Maxine McKinley Joyce Pickard Della Smith Alberta Dowacter Velma Norris Esther Rampley Merle Post Robert Eddington Junior Hitz Dick Miller Roger Emery Dick Burton Gale Downey Jim Manley Lowell Thompson Seninr Statistics lf AVORITE LIKES P I PASTIME Whispering ,g Telling jokes Jerry 1 Getting out of shorthand The Army Getting out of J tests Good arguments Eating choco- late sundaes AM BITION ACTS Get a man! Dreamy To raise a i Lovesick basketball team To be a brain Giggly Retire a mi- Slang llionaire at 27 happy Tennessee Talking Makea lot On spur of of money moment Gene Ten Minute To be a Happy Timings housewife Macomb Sitting in bal- Army nurse Carefree cony at show ' A fight 4th hour Be as good a Shy??? library Commercial teacher as Miss Prentice Family Living Sunday Calisthenics Instantly driving teacher in tired the WACS Vacations Reading ???? No ambition As he pleases Basketball Looking for Phil Rizzuto Accord- pretty girls the 2nd ingly Merlene Fixing things so Genius Sometimes they can't be fixed Math Working on Plymouth's Confident A cars first millionaire Who knows? Fishing Farmer Hard to get Farming Playing cards Farmer Fatherly Math Playing cards Millionaire Friendly Girls Taking a tony Margaret Mischie- Truman's vous husband Back row, left to right: Minor VanBrooker, Jim Rankin, Kenneth Heyen, Duane Thompson, Roger Fugate, Carl VanFleet, Verle Twitchell, . Jack Stoneking, Johnnie Pointer ' Middle row: Junior Phelps, Doris Gray, Bill Clayton, Geraldine Simmons, Igaul Urton, Ila Ware, Lyle Webster, Donna Ewing, Mr. Robert A ooner Frcnt row: Mrs. Alice Schnake, Lois Twaddle, Janis Waner, Shirley Powell, John Cleland, Merlene Johnson, Shirley Lord, Joyce Martin, Betty Grove ll Qbnlg maui what? A-Glnmin' En me When school started last August, thirty-one of the 104 students that ap- peared in assembly were Jolly Juniors. Officers elected for the first se- mester were: president, Shirley Lord, vice-president, John Cleland, secre- tary, Lois Twaddle, treasurer, Geraldine Simmons. For the second semester officers were: president, John Cleland, vice-president, Shirley Powell, secre- tary, Merlene Johnson, treasurer, Janis Waner, sponsors, Mrs. Alice Schnake and Mr. Robert N ooner. Mr. Lawton was a sponsor until he left for the Navy. Student Council representatives were Joyce Martin and Janis Waner. Our biggest money making sche'ne for the year was the Curtis magazine sale. Shirley Lord, Geraldine Simmons and Shirley Powell won the prizes. The girls sold more than the boys so the boys served us a very delicious chili supper. We had one other party this year, initiation ,for the freshmen. We juniors enjoyed ourselves that night-cleaning up oillifvlv-4 ' 2 - QW 'ZW l: Our biggest thrill occurred in October when we received our class rings. We all agree they are the prettiest we have ever seen. We have two more thrills this year which we hope will be just as big, the junior play and the junior, senior prom. We are surely looking forward to both of these. Back row, left to right: Jerry Breeden, Jesse Pointer, LaVerne Roberts, Sid Allen, Jack Breeden. Second row: Carolyn Moss, Richard Garlick, Bonnie VanFleet, Bob Pow- ell, Frances Kamm, Wayne Lovell, Donna Creasey, Rodney Twidwell, Lillian Martin. Front row: Mr. Leland Schnake, Kayo McCollum, Jerry Cookson, Marilyn Kennedy, Francis Young, Loren Larson, Mrs. Mariann Metz. ll Ain? Gut Nnthiri' Gln Euan The first 'semester started with Marilyn Kennedy, president 5 Jerry Cook- son, vice-presidentg Francis Young, secretary 3 Kayo McCollum, treasurer, Loren Larson, reporter. The student council representatives were Marilyn Kennedy, Jerry Cookson, and Kayo McCollum. Mr. Leland Schnake and Mrs. Mariann Metz were our sponsors. The same ofhcers held office the second semester. The most important activity of the year was a return party for our ini- tiation. We had a sophomore, senior hayrack ride which took us to the home of Frances Kamm where we enjoyed a Weiner roast before going back to town. ' During the first semester we were sorry to lose Joyce Merrick who moved to Ohio. ., . r--Q J' We earned money selling pop at basketball games and taking care of the pop machine. I 2. A . 1 A I l ,M 1 , Uhr Iliiii with Ghz Rip lla ll-liz Eliantzn Back row: Leota Twidwell, Eleanor Hopping, Irene Sellars, Pearl Stambaugh, Laura Young, Betty Jarvis, Patty Hedgcock, Ilene Lantz, Shirley Moss . . Third row: Jim Lewis, Ralph Simmons, Wayne Shelor, Bill Kelly, Dennis Slater, Richard Reeves, Lyle Burton Second row: Jerry Kimble, Arthur Nelson, Wayne Barberie, Kenneth Griffin, Albert Dowacter, Donald- Miller, Scotty Flinn, Jesse Endsley Front row: Mr. Lessly, Donald Ussery, Elgie Cleland, Fred Smith, Joyce Lawton, Marlin McCutchan, Lyle Hickman, Merlin Dorethy, Mike Sargent , On the 28th day of August 1950, thirty-six green freshmen entered Ply- mouth Community Consolidated High School. The first semester officers were: president, Fred Smith, vice-president, Jerry Kimble, secretary, Car- olea Greenleaf, treasurer, Mike Sargent, reporter, Laurel McClain, student council members, Joyce Lawton and Wayne Barberie. Our advisors were Miss Barbara Daniels and Mr. Roy Lessly. The first semester we welcomed Pearl Stambaugh, Betty Jarvis, and Elgie Cleland, but lost Laurel McClain during the Christmas holidays. On September 8, the juniors gave us the annual initiation. We gave the the Juniors their return party as a weiner roast at the Augusta Lake on October 20. Mfg - To make money we decided to sell hot dogs at ball games. We also re- ceived SL00 for our homecoming float. Second semester officers were: president, Fred Smith, vice-president, Elgie Cleland 3 secretary-reporter, Joyce Lawton , treasurer, Marlin McCut- chan, student council members, Kenton Hoyt and Jerry Kimble. During the second semester Betty Jarvis left us. not c. ll ft' Ll ff 1' A . WC... J f.1l1g4 f M if 1' M .ul N Hlnnnlight ani! -Engng AGRICULTURE ........... ......... ......... ' ' Mule Train TYPING .... ........ . . When You Wish Upon A Star AMERICAN HISTORY. ....... Stont-Hearted Men v HOME ECONOMICS ........ . .......... Tea For Two BIOLOGY ....... ........ ' .. Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life DRIVER TRAINING ......... Bonaparte's Retreat CAFETERIA .................... There's No Tomorrow STUDY 'HALL ........ ..... ......... . ' 'Rnnnin' Wild I 'S L Y mule Zifrain 0 The Agriculture department is very grateful to the school board and the Plymouth Community for the new Agriculture building and the bet- ter facilities for the vocational agriculture department. Besides the routine of book Work and agriculture records, the depart- ment tested milk and soil, sponsored a fertilizer testing plot, built furni- ture and equipment for the shop, and has done some carpentry and Weld- ing in the shop. At the present time the Ag. IV class composed of eighteen boys have fifty farm projects valued at 3S13,000. The Ag. II class with seven boys have fifteen projects valued at 951,000 while the Ag. I class composed of twelve boys have eighteen projects valued at 81,150 '7 lug at L .a' ,Q when Hun wish Hyun A Star Typing is offered to both juniors and seniors at Plymouth High. First year students have to master the keyboard, after which they put their skill to work on personal typing problems and minor oflice problems. Second year students Work for a high degree of accuracy as well as speed. They type many business letters, learning the various letter styles which are used in business offices. Their work also consists of complicated tabulated reports, use of the duplicator, and mimeograph, adding machine, and a course on filing. Some time is spent on legal documents, civil service work and letters of application. These second year students do considerable typing of various kinds for the local P. T. A., community organizations and business- men, giving them good practical experience. J. Stunt-'iiiearteh :men Sixteen seniors make up the American History Class. With Thomp- son, Miller, Hitz, and Eddington in the back of the room to entertain us, there is seldom a dull moment, .although Mrs. Schnake, would probably prefer to have us concentrate more on history and less on our entertain- ment. 1 Ml i ' 'Z-gi Gina Zlinr Gum Our home economics department this year had a very small enrollment. However this enabled each class to work on a large variety of projects. At the beginning of the year each class chose sewing as their first unit. When the garments were constructed, a style show and tea was given to the high school girls and faculty. The next project forthe sophomore class was cooking. We learned to prepare salads, desserts, meats and vegetables. Our laboratories were very successful. We completed the foods unit by planning, preparing and serving a complete meal. We entertained the school board and their wives February 15, 1951. The freshmen girls have studied a variety of units equally as interesting. Our study of personal grooming led us into many interesting channels, such as color combinations, Wardrobe planning, budgets, and manners. Z., 3 J rl .l -L --K n Q3 fur-. ,wif ll A wail, ,C . I ! 3 J 3 rl ,. , - .. W., 4 Ah! Sweet Qllgsterg nf iiife K Biology, which means the study of life, includes the study of all life, both plant and animal. Important parts of biological science, therefore, include a study of man's own body and how its organs function. It also includes the study of diseases, their cause, and how to avoid them, as well as the miseries which they produce. Through the study of the various phases of biology, students acquire numerous scientific facts which will help in solving some of the problems of living. They are encouraged to realize man's great dependence upon living things and thereby develop a greater sense of appreciation of the environment in which they live. Class Work in this subject includes seven periods each Week, four of which are laboratory study. Some of the activities in which each student is expected to participate are text-book study and discussion, research in reference material, observation and study of live and preserved materials, dissection of animal and plant bodies, and microscopic study with prepar- ed and student-made slides. ?.6nnaparte'z Eetreat Plymouth introduced a driver training course this year, becoming one of the more than 8610 schools in the state of Illinois to make the training avail- able to its pupils. The course is sponsored by the Chicago Motor Club, and the training car was furnished by the Ferrell Motor Company of Augusta. Every youngster is a potential driver, and since teenagers show a greater accident rate than any other age group, it is deemed wise to offer a course i which pupils will become familiar with all the working parts of a car as w as traflic laws and regulations. All learning is best accomplished by doin so youngsters are permitted to do under-the-wheel driving, first on roads wit little traflic, and finally on main highways as well as in city trafiic both day and night. Modern cars develop great horse power capable of a high rate of speed, which with the increased number of cars on the highways makes a serious problem for law enforcement officials. Mr. Mitchell taught the course the first semester and after he was called into the service, Mr. Davis took charge for the remainder of the year. V 'iiitherfsa Nu iilfnntnrrnw This year for the first time our students received the benefits of a hot- lunch program. Students from the country welcomed a hot Well-balanced meal after the cold sack lunch of the past. For the small sum of 25c per meal, a varied menu is served every day by our capable cooks, Virginia Rash, Lorene Bell, Virginia Kendall, and Dorothy Douglas, under the direction of Mrs. Edwin Thomas. Many students have helped in clearing the trays or collecting the quarters for the cafeteria style meals. 5 Runnin' milf! 0911 A1Hi1:nir. me mill C511 STUDENT COUNCIL. ....... Dear Hearts and Gentle People LIBRARY ........ .......... .......................... ' ' Tell Me Why F. H. A. ..... . F. F. A. ......... ..... . HOMECOMIN G ...... BAND ................ CHORUS ........... MAJ ORETTES ........ ............ Wonderful Guy The Girl That I Marry ..... Shine On Harvest Moon ....... Home Town Band ............ That Lucky Old Sun ............. You Do Something To Me YEARBOOK STAFF Let's Take An Old-Fashioned Walk JUNIOR PLAY ....... ........................... Make Believe SENIOR PLAY ........ .... ' 'Just One Of Those Things DECLAMATION ..... ......... I Said My Pajamas I 3 f I L 13 Back row, left to right: Fred Smith, Wayne Barberie, Joyce Lawton, Kent Goodin, Richard Smith. Middle row: Junior Hitz, Mary Aleshire, Shirley Lord, Alberta Dowacter, Phyllis Marr, Dick Miller, Nancy Metternich, Joyce Martin, Barbare Payne, Marilyn Kennedy, Jerry Cookson. Front row: Mrs. Mariann Metz, Shirley Powell, Merle Post, Janis Waner, Kayo McCollum, Miss Carrie Prentice. Bear 'il-Iearta aah Gentle Female Student Council officers are: president, Merle Post, vice-president, Janis Wanerg secretary-treasurer, Shirley Powell, advisors, Mr. Lawton and Mrs. Metz. The Student Council is an organization which tries to help carry out the plans of the school. This group is responsible for many of the all-school social activities. The second annual homecoming which was originated and sponsored by the Student Council was held December 5, 1950. During the County Tournament some of the members worked at the concession stands. We received one-tenth of the money taken in during the tournament. A farewell party was given by the Student Council, at the home of Mrs. Metz, for Mr. John Lawton who left for the Navy in January. Miss Daniels was chosen to fill his place as our other advisor. An all-school card party was held at the gym. on February 23. 0 -we Back row, left to right: Doris Gray, Barbara Myers, Merlene Johnson, Shirley Lord, .Ioyce Martin, Shirley Powell. Front row: Joyce Pickard, Esther Rampley, Mrs. Mariann Metz, Alberta Dowacter, Merle Post. ' 65211 me mlm Our library staff this year consists of ten students, under the supervision of Mrs. Metz. Duties include checking books and magazines in or out for high school and junior high school students, as well as keeping the various shelves in order. The card file was brought up to date. NIJ up fe Front row: Miss Carrie Prentice, Frances Kamm, Joyce Pickard, Shirley Powell, Carolyn Moss, Maxine McKinley, Shirley Moss, Esther Rampley Back row: Doris Gray, Geraldine Simmons, Lois Twaddle, Joyce Lawton, Laura Young, Patty Hedgcock, Marilyn Kenneday, Lillian Martin, Betty Grove munherful Gag The Future Homemakers of America is an organization open to all girls who have taken or are now taking Home Economics. Our chapter is a mem- ber of the National F. H. A. Organization. We have fifteen members this year. Our oflicers were: president, Shirley Powellg vice-president, Carolyn Moss, secretary-treasurer, Joyce Pickardg reporter, Maxine McKinley. Our sponsor was Miss Barbara Daniels, and our Chapter Mother, Mrs. Roy Less- ly. Last year's Chapter Mother, Mrs. Thomas Mitchell, was our Chapter Grandmother. Our first activity was a slumber partyt We have had demonstrations on textile painting, making aluminum trays, and our main project was to pre- pare and serve the banquet held in Plymouth for the Schoolmasters. We won first prize for our Homecoming float. The purpose of our organization is to help prepare the girls for household duties in their own future homes. y I .-f . ., i I -i .4 J ,Qi su 'LJ 1 1 , if..- Front row: Mr. Paul Senger, Minor VanBrooker, Jim Manley, Lowell Thompson, Robert Eddington, Richard Miller Second row: Johnnie Pointer, Donald Ussery, Mike Sargent, Gale Dow- ney, Carl VanFleet, Kenneth Heyen, John Cleland, Billy Clayton, Jesse Pointer, Jerry Breeden, Jack Breeden Third row: Fred Smith, Wayne Shelor, Paul Urton, Bob Powell, Lyle Webster, Rodney Twidwell, Jerry Kimble, Jesse Endsley Fourth row: Albert Dowaeter, Donald Miller, Junior Phelps, Duane Thompson, Roger Fugate, Verle Twitchell, Wayne Lovell, Scotty Flinn E112 Girl iilhai Il Hllarrg The Future Farmers of America have expanded with the erection of the new Agricultural Shop. The shop is 40 by 80 feet, with a class room, shower room, oflice, and working department. The boys can now carry on larger projects such as welding, building hog houses, making hog troughs, and many other projects. Roy Copelan took the boys to the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri in his school bus. Everyone had a wonderful time. Some of the ways the F. F. A. Chapter made money this year was selling seeds, making hog troughs, conducting a scrap paper drive, and sponsoring a donkey basketball game. The Chapter bought two sows and fifteen pigs which each boy helped care for, and later sold for a good profit. The F. F. A. had their annual banquet in the spring, and some of the members participated in the Sectional and State contests. We had thirty-five members this year. The oflicers were: president, Dick Miller, vice-president, Lowell Thompsong secretary, Jim Manley, treasurer, Robert Eddingtong reporter, Minor VanBrookerg sentinel, Duane Thompson. 's.. Back row, left to right: Junior Hitz, Carl VanFleet, Jack Stoneking, Wayne Lovell, John Cleland, Minor VanBrooker, Dick Miller, Kayo McCollum, Jerry Cookson Second row: Geraldine Simmons, Barbara Payne, Ila Ware, Alberta Dowacter, Shirley Powell, Merlene Johnson, Barbara Myers, Joyce Pickardf, Janis Waner Front row: Merle Post, Della Smith Shine 6511- 1-Iaruezi illilnnn The second annual Homecoming was held on December 4 and 5. On the night of December 4 the students and teachers assembled on the school yard for the big bonfire. The cheerleaders lead the group in several cheers along with the school song. Pep talks were given by the basketball boys. After the fire had burned low the group formed in a long line for the snake dance. The group proceeded uptown and visited all the places of busi- ness that were open. On the morning of the 5th all the students were busy fixing organization and class floats for the afternoon parade. First place was given to the F. H. A. with the senior and freshman floats tying for second place. g The highlight of the evening was the basketball game between the Au- gusta Redskins and the Plymouth Blackhawks. Following the ball game the big event was the crowning of Della Faye Smith as Homecoming Queen. She was presented with a gift from the Student Council. After the crowning ceremony, round and square dancing were enjoyed by all. Back row, left to right: Phyllis Marr, Carolyn Powell, Rodney Twidwell, Carolyn Moss, Mike Sargent, Mary Aleshire, Marlin McCutchan, Patricia Hedgcock, Mrs. Todd Second row: Marilyn Hatch, Karen Metcalf, Betty Grove, Donna Ewing, Shirley Powell, Frances Kamm, Shirley Moss Front row: Marilyn Kenneday, Kenneth Heyen, Della Smith, Maxine McKinley, Kayo McCollum, Esther Rampley, Barbara Myers ill-Inme Enwn Eanh u The 1950-51 band and chorus were under the direction of Mr. Thomas Mitchell until Christmas. He then had to go to the Air Corps and Mrs. Champ Todd took his place. The band was in the Homecoming parade at Macomb in October. They were led by the majorettes, Joyce Martin, Sandra Allen, Janet Winters, and Kerleen VanWinkle. The band also led the Homecoming parade at Plymouth. Several members of the band and chorus were at the Music Festival at Carthage. Also part of the band went to the Music Clinic at Western State College at Macomb. After the first semester, the band under the direction of Mrs. Todd, added new pep and spirit to several of the basketball games by their peppy music at the quarters and halves. The baton twirlers also showed their tal- ents between games. u The central point of the second semester for the band was the contest Whlch was held at Pittsfield. An annual spring concert was also given by the band and chorus. After the weather became warmer, concerts were held in the park on Wednesday nights. . what Zllurkg GPIB Sum V J Back row: Frances Kamm, Shirley Moss, Marilyn Kenneday, Mrs. Mary . Ellen Todd, Irene Sellars, Eleanor Hopping, Leota Twidwell. Second row: Navine McKinley, Donna Creasey, Esther Rampley, Joyce Lawton, Pearl Starnbaugh. 1 ' 'Q Front row: Lillian Martin, Betty Jarvis, Joyce Martin, Ilene Lantz, Della Smith, Bonnie VanFleet. :Hun Bn Svnnwthing ilu me Left to right: Sandra Sue Allen, Joyce 4LawtQ'n, Janet Winters. few an G Back row: Lowell Thompson, Gale Downey, Richard Burton, Junior Hitz Second row: Alberta Dowacter, Robert Eddington, Esther Rampley, Jim Manley, Merle Post, Roger Emery, Pickard Miller, Barbara Payne, Miss Carrie Prentice Seated: Robert Nooner, Maxine McKinley, Joyce Pickard, Barbara Myers, Merlene Johnson, Velma Norris, Della Smith Blefs Zilake An GPIB-Hazhinneh walk We, the Plymouth Rock Staff of 1951, present this book to you in the hope that we have successfully recorded the activities and events of the past year. The staff hopes you will enjoy the memories that the book presents to you as you thumb through it. make melieue The junior class play, The Inner Willy by -Bettye Knapp, was pre- sented in the Social Service Room of the Congregational Church on April 17, under the direction of Mrs. Leland Schnake. A different type of comedy, the play was greatly enjoyed by the audience. Heading the cast was Jim Rankin, as Willy, the boy who was dominated by his three loving aunts. Aunt Hester was played by Shirley Lord, Aunt Olga, Joyce Martin, and Aunt Louise, Janice Waner. Wil1y's other self, or Inner Willy who was determined to make a man of Willy, was played by Minor Van Brooker. He was really charming in his long underwear. Doris Gray played Marybelle, his Aunts' choice of a girl friend, While Geraldine Simmons played Carol, the girl of Willy's dreams. The other girls in Willy's life were the Marshall twins, Janet and Trudy, portrayed by Ila Ware and Lois Twaddle. Others who made life complicated for Willy were Stanley Clark, a tough guy, played by Duane Thompson and Mike, his pal, in real life, Paul Urton. Standing: Mrs. Schnake, Lowell Thompson, Della Smith, Alberta Dowac- ter, Marlin McCutchan Seated: Maxine McKinley, Robert Eddington, Joyce Pickard, Merle Post, Esther Rampley, Janis Waner, Junior Hitz, Barbara Payne X .just 419112 GM Ehnse Eilyingz The Minx From Missouri, a farce in three acts, was given by the senior class of '50-'51. It was directed by Mrs. Alice Schnake. The play was centered around Jackie Clemmons CDella Smithb, and her rich aunt, Cousin Clytie Clemmons CBarbara Paynel, from Missouri. Mrs. Harriet Radley CMaxine McKinleyJ, was trying to make an impression on the Clemmons' so as to inherit the money from Cousin Clytie's oil well. Mimi Vandeveer fEsther Rampleyl, a socialite, was trying to marry her son, Os- bert CMerle Postl, to Marise Tyler Uoyce Pickardl, or Gwen Tyler CJanis Wanerj, so as to come into some of the money. Pete Waldron CJunior Hitzl, Gwen's heart-throb from Iowa, added inter- est to the vicious circle. Ross Radley CRobert Eddingtonb, an eligible young bachelor, and Vic Tyler Clowell Thompsonl, I-Iarriet's spoiled son, added variety to the play. Alberta Dowacter portrayed Ammonia Fitts, the Negro cook, Hskeered of ha'nts, and Marlin McCutchan as Eucalyptus Jones, the Negro handy-man, who didn't blame her. Everything came out fine and dandy with everyone satisfied but Mrs. Radley, who didn't get her money after all. Left to- Right: Joyce Lawton, Betty Grove, Joyce Martin, Mrs. Alice Schnake. , , ll Svaih mg lgaiamasa Participating in declarnation this year were Joyce Lawton, Betty Grove, Joyce Martin, and Mike Sargent, directed by Mrs. Alice Schnake. Joyce Lawton gave There's One in Every Family, by F. Eisenbergg Betty, After the Honeymoon, by W. Gyalaig Joyce Martin, Jane, by Booth Tarkingtong and Mike, Teaching a Girl Football, by S. E. Kiser. Mike Sargent was chosen to represent the school in the district contest. Stars Are 'he Hlinhnma nf livanen G. A. A. ................... .L .......- It Might As Well Be Spring' CHEERLEADERS .................. ARCHERY ..................... BASEBALL ....... . . BASKETBALL .... . TRACK ............... K6 ..... U ......... .. Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' Take Me Out To The Ball Game' Take One More Chance With Me .. ......... ......... ......... ' ' April Showers I've Told Every Little Star' Back row, left to right: Mrs. Mariann Metz, Janis Waner, Carolyn Moss, Laura Young, Esther Rampley, Barbara Myersg Maxine McKinley, Ila Ware, Eleanor Hopping Second row: Doris Cray, Shirley Moss, Lillian Martin, Joyce Martin, Joyce Lawton, Marilyn Kenneday, Geraldine Simmons, Betty Grove, Frances Kamm Front row: Patricia Hedgcock, Shirley Lord, Lois Twaddle, Alberta Dowacter, Merlene Johnson, Joyce Pickard, Barbara Payne Ili might Aa mel! ZBQ Spring The C. A. A. has been an active organization in P. C. C. H. S. for many years. This year our first party was a skating party held at the Tennessee Skating Rink with each member inviting a guest. .-ya-4' Wi LW- 'F rs' W mf ' Early in the fall the senior girls attended a Play Day at Carthage, Illinois. For our Christmas party we had a pot-luck supper at the home of our sponsor, Mrs. Metz. The highlight of the eyening was the exchange of gifts. Our officers for the year were: Alberta Dowacter, presidentg Esther Rampley, vice-president, Lois Twaddle, secretary and treasurer. -- P112 Enlh Emerg ifiitle Star Left to right: Merlene Johnson, Barbara Payne Left to right: Ila Marie Ware, Laura Young Back row, left to right: Wayne Barberie, Geraldine Simmons, Marilyn Kenneday, Joyce Pickard, Velma Norris, Richard Garlick Middle row: Merle Post, Jesse Endsley, Janis Waner, Carolyn Moss, Esther Rampley, Merlene Johnson, Jim Lewis, Mr. McDaniel Front row: Johnnie Pointer, Doris Gray, Barbara Payne, Ila Ware, Shirley Powell, Frances Kamm, Donald Ussery GB!! what A Beautiful illllnrnin' This year for the first time students from Plymouth High School entered the Cheeney Creek Archery Tournament for high school students. Medals were to be given to the five girls and five boys with the highest number of points. All five boys' medals were taken by Plymouth: film, Merle Pgstg second, John Pointer, third, Wayne Barberieg fourth, Richard Garlickg iifth, Kenneth Griffin. Only one gir1's medal was taken by Ply- mouth: fifth to Joyce Pickard. For several weeks previous to the contest Everett McDaniel taught arch- ery to any boy or girl who was interested. Such a good showing after so short a time of practice Cmany of the other schools have had archery for sev- eral yearsj, is a fine reflection of Mrf'eDaniel's excellent instruction. Back row: Wayne Lovell, Lyle Webster, Gale Downey, Jack Stoneking, Loren Larson Front row: Coach Schnake, Jerry Cookson, Junior Hitz, Merle Post, Richard Miller, Kayo McCollum Hake illlle Gbut En Ghz Ball Game The Plymouth Club lost three games and won one last fall. Two of the losses were handed to them by Colchester while they split two games with Bardolph. The battery for the team was Rankin and Miller. Hitz also saw some action on the mound. A G-ale Downey played first, while second base was patrolled by Jerry Cookson, with Junior Hitz as his mate at short, playing errorless ball. Stone- king handled the hot corner at third. In the outfield Melzlergffipatrolled the left sector while big Loren Swede Larson covered center field and Wayne Lovell took care of right field. McCollum and Lyle Webster also saw some action in both infield and outfield. Junior Hitz took the batting crown with a batting average of .600. AB H 2B 3B HR PCT. RBI E R BB Cookson 12 4 1 1 .333 3 3 4 5 Hitz 15 9 1 .600 4 2 Miller 12 5 1 1 .416 6 4 4 Downey 12 2 2 .416 2 3 5 2 Rankin 12 2 1 .167 1 1 1 2 Stoneking 10 5 2 .500 2 1 2 2 Post 14 5 .357 1 4 1 Lovell 9 1 .111 2 4 Webster 4 2 .500 2 Larson 9 1 1 .111 1 1 McCollum 1 .000 1 Bardolph 3 Plymouth 2 Here Bardolph 2 Plymouth 15 There Colchester 7 Plymouth 5 Here Colchester 5 Plymouth 3 There Eelke 09112 illlnre Glhanre with me The basketball season opened here Nov. 21 with the Black-hawks play- ing Bardolph a close game all the way. Bardolph emerged the victor 40-39. Our second team won 51-37. On November 28 we went to the new million dollar gym at Macomb to play Western. Western led all the way to win 66-50. The second team lost 46-33. On December 1 our third game made history as Plymouth downed Co- lusa 104-28. In that game Miller dumped in 29 points. The second team won 78-33. Our nearby rival, Augusta, came here December 5 and edged us 58-56 in a thriller. The second team lost 38-24. In our iirst game with Colchester we got off to a bad start by a technical foul being called on the crowd and were beaten 89-59. The second team lost by a close score of 56-52. December 12 brought Bowen to Plymouth and Plymouth won 52-44. Our second team was defeated 51-40. An over capacity homecoming crowd saw Plymouth edge Dallas City 68-67 on December 15. Brown of Dallas made 32 points. Our second team also won 37-26. Warsaw came to Plymouth December 19 and were beaten 58-45. The second team won 56-35. Arenzville came over December 22 to finish up our long home stand. Plymouth won 63-51. Our second team also won 56-50. In the first game of the Mendon Holiday Tourney Plymouth was upset by Warsaw 60-54. On our return trip to Bardolph Jan. 5 we were beaten again 78-64. The second team lost 52-45. The Hancock County Tournament at Carthage was held January 10-13. In our first game we drew Nauvoo and at the end of play were tied 50 all. Plymouth won in an overtime 54-53. In the next game we played Carthage who won- 625-46 putting us into the consolation game with Warsaw. Plymouth won over Warsaw 56-43, thereby winning third place. Augusta defeated Car- thage in the next game for first place. On Jan. 16 Colusa came to Plymouth and was defeated 71-33. Our sec- ond team won 70-21. In our fourth contest with Warsaw, this one played on their floor, we defeated them 67-44 and the second team also won 52-46. Industry-Adair and Plymouth played twice in the same week Jan. 23 and 26. In the first game, here, Plymouth won 74-43 and the second team won 61-27. In the game at Adair, Plymouth won 76-52 and our second team won 68-33. On Jan. 30 Plymouth went to Camp Point and won 67-43, the second team also winning 54-28. In our return trip to Dallas City Feb. 2 we again defeated Dallas by one point 49-48 and our second team also won 55-24. In a game with Augusta at Bowen's larger gym, Augusta again defeated Plymouth 71-58. Our second team lost 58-49. Hamilton came to Plymouth Feb. 9 and were set back 58-46. Hamilton took the second team game 30-28. Plymouth went to Bowen Feb. 13 and found them much improved as Bowen won over Plymouth 52-49. The second team also lost 36-31. In our last scheduled game Colchester came to Plymouth Feb 16. In a close game all the way Plymouth staged a last quarter rally to win 70-59. Plymouth won the second team game 37-26. .- 121'-A-1141, , Plymouth was appointed to play LaHarpe in the opening game of the Carthage Regional starting Feb. 27. Plymouth defeated LaHarpe 74-40 and advanced to the semi-finals. Augusta won over Warsaw to get into the semi- finals and boasted a 26-0 season record. Although Augusta was the favored team many people thought that their time had come. In a nip and tuck game all the way Plymouth defeated Augusta 52-50, to give them their first defeat. In the second game of the evening Bowen won over Carthage in what was considered somewhat of an upset. Bow ' fings and there was another game like the night before with Bowen egnqeggmg victor 43-4-L Boygwens advanced tg the Galesburg. Sectional where they were defeateduby Westeril of Macomb. 'ui '1 3 J' 'S if .1 N3 1 P3 w 'K 1 4 1 Y i Y Y 1 1 , N 1 w Back row: Manager, Roger Emery, Lowell Thompson, Elgie Cleland Bob Powell, Francis Young, Robert Eddington, Ralph Simmons LaVerne Roberts -Q' Middle row: Manager, Rodney Twidwell, Scotty Flmn, Wayne Lovell, Minor VanBrooker, Carl VanFleet, Jack Stoneking, Kayo McCollum, Fred Smith Front row: Coach Schnake, Junior Hitz, John Cleland, Merle Post, Dick Miller, Jerry Cookson q 7 April sivhnwerz Standing, left to right: Elgie Cleland, Minor VanBrooker, Coach Schnake, Merle Post, John Cleland Kneeling: Kayo McCollum, Junior Hitz he hing CALENDAR ........... ....... ' 'Winter Wonderland ACHIEVEMENTS ...... ...... ......... ' ' Yesterday's Roses SNAPSHOTS ........................... Smoke Gets In Your Eyes ADVERTISEMENTS .. Down Among The Sheltering Palms' 7 7 winter mngggrlanh SEPTEMBER 4-Labor Day Holiday 15-Baseball, Bardolph-Here 19-Baseball, Colchester-There 26-Baseball, Bardolph-There 28--Baseball, Colchester-Here 29-Magazine Man tor see Juniors- Were you mad, Shirley P.? 0 C T O B E R 7-County Archery Tournament- Boy am I tired 13--Teachers' Meeting 20-Freshman-Junior Party-Augusta Lake - ua-A-J 20--Della- Oh I feel like a fool , ' Z l , 20-Bertie- Shut the door, you fool! 1 , ,,4f7.,v , I 1 23'F. H. A. Party V f'..,s-fi.-14,01 .',, ifyfi'-JV. wfblfi 'fi ' ' 26-Presentation of car f 'C , ' 30--Individual Pictures - ,a11M, YQM- - 9-I. Q. Tests , N :JV E M B E R 10-Quack! Quack! 2 'Y J 12-Crop Film Assembly 16-Senior Play- Eddington are you trying to be Tarzan? 17-Music Festival-Wonder why Barb M. was so excited?? 21--Bardolph-Here 23-24-Thanksgiving Vacation gg-gfestern-There- Were you in a hurry Barb P., Della, and Merlene? - arty DECEMBER 1-Colusa-There- Did you break the record, boys? 5--Augusta-Here 8-Colchester-There 12-Bowen-Here 15-Dallas City-Here 19-Warsaw-Here 20-Carthage Student Council 22-Arenzville-Here 23-Senior Bake Sale- The next customer is yours 23-January 2-Christmas Vacation ' 27-Mendon Tournament- Were you embarrassed, Eddmgton 8: Myers?' JANUARY . , 5-Bardolph-There 3 A' ifuvff' W-M500 P wJMf.jS 9-13-County Tournament y 7 .5 -y 1 , ,,,,,,,M,,-Q 16--Colusa-Here ,P'4 4'l' f 'L' D J -W arsaw--There ' A V -Industry-Adair-There . -Camp Point-There- Is the bus cold, kids? Q FEBRUARY 19 23-Industry-A dair- Here I I i 26 30 2-Dallas City-There 6-Augusta-There Cat Bowenb 7 uf' Masons entertain high school bpys -Hamilton-Here - M' 9-M1-3 , 8 9 12-Linco1n's Birthday 13-Bowen-There ig-golcihestea-Heiiec - tu ent ounci ard Party . 26--Teeth X-Ray- Open wide Q- 'L7 ' a 'U '7f'-' . 27-March 2-Regional Tournament Cffuifrniflaca A,-E. H ' ' stu-1.9 .. km ' J 1 44, ,yawn M A C ' I 1-2-Regional Tournament-Downfall of Au usta ' '1 ,7M-'v 6-Donkey ball game 570-c....J , g ' 9-Junior-Senior Carnival- Kick High - Ili bf' . 12-Painter-Rev. Abner and Rev. Jorgenson 21-Guest Day, Western-Dowacter: Oh! My feet hurt. 23-Good Friday- 04.4, um, ,Q 14'-wma., J.,...,, LH' R.. Q'---J4jl4C 28-Assembly-Band Concert U' 352-lAssembly-jGypsy troubadoulxf :LHMMLUMJ M .. T, J 3, , I 3 APRIL 34,5 , 7-Band Contest, Barry, Illinois-Good Luck! 4'eQ'5 'L4 ' 137F. F. A. Banquet - vw, +4.44-.' 1 + '5,'l, 'ggy-qg'? ,9Al,Vr,24i4q.lLJ,xulibJ1 'A Sn M MJ Q70 4-Junior-Senior Banquet -Midnight curfew? ? ? ig-gaazcalauireate ,pw .. A - t ra uation- Hello, freshmen - PL- -- 16-High School Commencement-We made it! ! - life- luv- 01-'r l ' jV4q l c' -J-,Illini-L... 1' A.-' O n v ' I. , Pfh8g,Z Muses 12- '4 1J- It is with pleasure that we give you some of the accomplishments of our students during the past year. Barbara Payne was selected by her classmates and the faculty as the' winner of the D. A. R. award. Selection is made on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, leadership, honesty, dependability, etc. Joyce Pickard has the highest scholastic average for her four years and will receive the honor of valedictorian of her class. Esther Rampley and Ro- ger Emery are having a close race for salutatorian and the outcome cannot be given at this time. The basketball team, under the guidance of Coach Schnake, had a very sucessful year. The team placed second in the LaMoine Valley Conference, third in the county tournament, and second in the regional tournament. The freshman team placed fourth in the freshman Mendon tournament. The freshmen-sophomore team placed second in the Little Six of Hancock County. Dick Miller and Junior Hitz had the honor of being selected for the La- Moine Valley Conference All-Star team. Merle Post received honorable mention. ' Barbara Myers received a shorthand pin for having submitted a superior paper in the National Contest for shorthand students. . The music students, under the direction of Mrs. Champ Todd, participa- ted in the sectional music contest at Barry. They came home with honors as Mike Sargent received a first with his trombone solo. The baton twirlers, composed of Carolyn Powell, Sandra Allen, Joyce Lawton and Laura Young, received a first. Shirley Powell and Esther Rampley received second ratings with their piano solos. Pat Hedgcock received a third with her trumpet solo. The baton twirlers and Mike will participate in the state contest at Champaign at a later date. 77,,1ga.,, . 3. -eff 8 Il., www- Tm HQH I tw! 1 . . vs' H4- 4, VA K 1 ' ..,. ...,, l f I 1 I N 1 K ,, ,wr .X 5' Y, IJ Z , I , ,4. ., Baum Amnng Elie Shvliering, Halma The names listed below are our friends. We recommend that you con- sult these friendsbefore you make a purchase, or if you need a special service. They're always willing to help you and Want to be of service to you. The yearbook staff says Thank You to each and everyone who helped to make this book possible. PLYMOUTH, ILLINOIS ARTHUR W. PUGH. HARDWARE-A square deal the year round. CHARLES HOING-Feed store and music hall Compliments of MUNSON'S SINCLAIR STATION CHARLES HAMM-Trucking service PLYMOUTH ELEVATOR COMPANY-J. D. McCutchan, Prop., phone 37 ALESHIRE INSURANCE AGENCY-Paul Sz Damon-With everything American, tomorrow is secure Compliments of COPELAN IMPLEMENT CO.-Allis-Cha1mers- Studebaker cars PICKARD'S GROCERY-A good place to trade BILL'S the Barber KIEFER'S STORE-Kerleen Stultz Groceries, Meats and Locker Service-MILLERS Come straight to CROOK'S HARDWARE-Hardware, Appliances Sz Work Clothing WALT'S ELECTRIC SHOP-Hot Point Sz Skelgas Appliances NOONER'S STORE-Betty and Bob Compliments of GAMBLE STORE-A. H. Hinner, Prop. ELLYN'S COX PHOTOS POST PROCESSING PLANT-Custom butchering, home locker service- West Main St. Compliments COOKSON FUNERAL HOME-Ambulance service, monuments, and markers TRI-COUNTY SCRIBE RAYMOND'S GROCERY-Groceries, fresh meats, and vegetables DOUGLAS 8: WARRICK-Interior and Exterior Decorating DERKS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY-Building 8z Remodeling . of all kinds .1 f P A if 2 COLMAR, ILLINOIS BELL 8: WILLIAMS-Order Buyers-Cattle Sz Hogs Compliments of WILLIAMS' BROTHERS' STORE 8: ELEVATOR Compliments of NOONER'S STORE BOWEN, ILLINOIS ROY A. MORTON 8: SONS -Hybrid Corn, Certified Field Seeds, Fertilizers RUSSEL KOCK TRUCKING-Purina Chows BOWEN STATE BANK H. B. NASH 8: COMPANY-Hardware, Paint 8a Variety Store CARTHAGE, ILLINOIS I SEARS, ROEBUCK 8: CO.-Satisfaction guarantee or your money bank CARL MOTOR SALES-Pontiac NAYLOR 8: NAYLOR-Attorneys at Law V CARTHAGE J EWELERY-Watch repair, Jewelry MENSENDICK HARDWARE HANCOCK IMPLEMENT CO.-Allis-Chalmers Sz Studebaker-Sales Sz Service MENN'S FIRESTONE DEALER-Tires, Home Sz Auto Supplies AUGUSTA, ILLINOIS J. V. INGLES-Better Farm Equipment ROGER'S AUGUSTA CLEANERS-Insured Dry Cleaning PEORIA CREAM CO.-Cream, Poultry, Eggs-Mr. 8z Mrs. Everett Allen BILDERBACK-Furniture-Frigidaire Appliances DR. GALL-Dentist Compliments BURMA ROAD HERBERT ELECTRIC SERVICE-Skelgas Sz G. E. Appliances HOLMES 8: LAWTON DENNIS STATE BANK OF AUGUSTA-Courteous 8x sound service Compliments of R. ROBBINS-State Representative of 32nd District C. H. 8: J. A. MEAD INSURANCE Compliments of FERRELL CHEVROLET COMPANY COLCHESTER, ILLINOIS Compliments of EARL sf MARY JARVIS HUNT APPLIANCE STORE-Oil Burners CARSON HARDWARE-Furniture 8z G. E. Appliances and Furnaces MACOMB, ILLINOIS CHARLES HANNER-Lumber and building material J 8: J CAB CO.- Phone 63 BAUGHMAN IMPLEMENT CO.-.L D. Case-Sales and Service BROWN MOTOR SERVICE-DeSoto and Plymouth VEST FURNITURE CO.-Furniture and Appliances MACOMB J OURNAL-An Outstanding Newspaper KLINE'S DEPARTMENT STORE--The store Where asmall budget has a big meaning 4.7 SUGAR BOWL-Candies-Fountain service DUNSWORTH BOOK STORE--All makes portable typewriters MACOMB HARDWARE-Hardware-Paints SEARS, ROEBUCK 8: CO.-lVIacomb's friendly store MAX MILLER sz WILSON-Sporting goods MACOMB AIRPORT+Harry Clugston-Flying instructors and chartered trips PARK 81 SHOP-941 W. Jackson St.-Groceries Ka Meats SCRIPPS RENO COM PANY-For finer merchandise 'XGRADY JOHNSON MOTORS-Chryslers-Plymouth Dealer 7 B. E. STUART-The best in typewriters DRIVE-IN CLEANERS- Come Clean With Us, Let Us Dye For You. STOCKERS JEWELRY STORE4Fine jewelers since 1854 HAEGER POTTERIES, INC. MUSIC SERVICE-Band instruments, pianos, repairs--114 W. Jackson St. RANDOLPH SHOE STORE--Good shoes since 1867 A. E. RUSH 81 SON--North Side Jeweler-Home of Blue Bird Diamonds RAINBOW LAUNDRY-Cleaners-We cleans rugs, furniture ROST 8: PARSONS-Wall paper Sz paint, glass LEBOLD 8: VOEGELE-Jewelers-Watches 8: Diamonds WYNE BROTHERS-Distinctive Home Furnishings MARY BILL-Florist A. L. RING-Ladies Apparel-Quality Glass Sz Dinnerware BAYMILLER'S SHOE STORE RANNEY'S WOMEN'S APPAREL J. C. PENNEY, INC. HERBERT'S-Headquarters for Young Men's Apparel HILLYER'S CLEANERS WISEMAN GARDENS-Frank and Ruth Albee-Florists LINDSEY MOTOR COMPANY-Studebaker Sales Ez Service ' I It -L LJ.. mq,+ f f' ' Jbfll. I,-W 4 Z-NRXX.. s.i..i..-- 1 I 4' J , gwfyxme -- MMM' 24.37 1 QM ' L WM E' WWW' f hw LJ ,AM M, . V ,,,, . , . 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