Plymouth High School - Rock Yearbook (Plymouth, IL)

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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.

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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..

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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.