Ridgefarm High School - Bulldog Totem Yearbook (Ridge Farm, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1954 volume:

THE TOTEM 1954 VOLUME 19 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS RIDGEFARM TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL RIDGEFARM, ILLINOIS 1 In order to typify the whole scene of school life as it is carried on by the students of Ridge- farm Township High School, we, the Class of 1954, have tried to make our pictures tell the story of 1953 and 1954. TOTEM STAFF ROBERT JONES- ■ RUTH REYNOLDS PAT McCUMBER- WILLIAM KINNEY AMOS FOREMAN TEAL CONKLIN - • photographer ...... editor assistant editor - - photographer - - photographer - - photographer JUDY EMORY.......................senior editor ROSALINE FULLERTON......................advisor RONNIE CHEW - - - -.........circulation manager MARILYN HENSON..............advertising manager EVELYN VACKETTA................business manager JAMES ERDMANN............................sports editor 2 RIDCEF ARM REPUBLICAN SI.50 PER YEAR CONTENTS DEDICATION BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES SENIORS AND ACTIVITIES JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN F. F. A. AND OFFICERS F. H. A. AND OFFICERS MUSIC DEPARTMENT LIBRARIANS BIOLOGY, STUDENT COUNCIL AMERICAN HISTORY, PHYSICS SHORTHAND, TYPING I DRIVER EDUCATION, AGRICULTURE I HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT PEP CLUB, GIRLS P. E. BOYS P. E. FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES BASKETBALL ACTIVITIES R CLUB TRACK SNAPS BOOSTERS 4,5 6 7-11 12-18 19-27 28,29 30,31 32,33 34 35 36,37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46-50 51-54 55 56 57,58 59,60 3 W. J. GONVA, M. D CHRISHAN, ILLINOIS DEDICATED TO To those who hove helped make the publication of this book possible, 5 We wish to dedicate this 1954 TOTEM in appreciation of their consideration and co-operation. C' BR0WN RICHARD H. ELLIS, ARNOLD COGGESHALL, JOHN LAND, PRES; WALTER CANADAY, HAROLD KNIGHT, SEC; DALE MILLS BOARD OF EDUCATION It IS our Board of Education who makes possible many of our vaious activities and provides necessary equipment. They give faithfully of their time aid efforts, meeting at least once every month to make plans for the betterment of our school. The Class of 1954 wishes to express their deep appreciation for their interest in the educational opportunities of our communi ty. 6 COMPLIMENTS OF YOUR DE KALB CHICK AND CORN DEALER, RALPH STRUBINCER, RIDGEFARM, ILLINOIS G XoXH'GH 9 Our Cooks, Mrs. Evelyn Binkley and kfrs. Nora Stevenson 10 R. T. H. S. ADMINISTRATORS PEP MEETING AND SNAKE DANCE WINNING THE PIE EATING CONTEST THE SNAKE DANCE THE WINNER OF THE PIE EATING CONTEST,— SONNY PHILLIPS THE CLOWN BAND 12 COMPLIMENTS OF RAYMOND ORRICK, RAUH AND FEDERAL FERTILIZERS. HOMECOMING PARADE SENIOR FLOAT, FIRST PLACE F.F.A. FLOAT, SECOND PLACE JUNIOR FLOAT THIRD PLACE FRESHMAN FLOAT QUEEN AND KING CANDIDATES THE R.T.H. S. BAND COMPLIMENTS OF SINCLAIR REFINERY, DEL SMITH, RIDCEFARM, ILL. 15 DONNA FARRIS HOMECOMING QUEEN 16 RONALD GENE CHEW Chewie , Band 1-4, Chorus 1 3, Boys Quartet 1, Dramatics 1, F.F.A. 2-4, Student Council 2,4, Sec. 4, Class Presi- dent 4, Toke Your Medicine 4, Totem Staff 4, ISHPA Delegate 4. 'Jim , Football 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Track 1-4, Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Boys' Quartet 4, All-State Chorus 4, Cornin' Round the Mounta in' 3, Take Your Medicine' 4, News Staff 4, Totem Staff 4,t Library Staff 3,4, Class Vice-President 4. JAMES W. ERDMANN CLASS OF 1954 Sis' , Chorus 1-4, Girls Quartet 1-3, Girls Trio 4, All-State Chorus 3,4, Girls' Glee Club 4, Bond 1-4, Class Secretary 1,4, F.H.A. 1-4, Dramatics Club 1, Cheer- leader 2-4, Comin Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine 4, ISHPA Dele- gate 4, Pep Club 4, Library Staff 2-4, Homecoming Queen Court 3,4. Ruthie , Chorus 1-4, Girls’ Glee Club 4, F.H.A. 4, Closs President 3, Secretary Student Council 3, Cornin' Round the Mountain' 3, Take Your Medicine 4, Class Treasurer 4, News Staff 4, Totem Staff 4, Library Staff 2,3, Pep Club 4, ISHPA Delegate 4, Girls' State 3, DAR 4. CAROL ANN SISSON RUTH ELEANOR REYNOLDS 19 Teal , Band 1-4, Chorus 1-3, Totem Staff 4, Cornin' Round the Mountain 3, Tak e Your Medic ine 4, Class Secretory 2. Roy , Transfer from Indianola 3, F.F.A. 2-4, Bond 3,4, Take Your Medicine 4. LINCOLN TEAL CONKLIN ROYMARION BAIRD CRIST CLASS OF 1954 RICHARD EDGAR ELLIS JUDITH ELAINE EMORY Dick , F.F.A. 1-3, Bond 1-4, Class Vice-President 2, Chorus 1-4, Boys' State 3, Cornin' Round the Mountain 3. Jude , Chorus 1-3, F.H.A. 1-4, Library Staff 3,4, Cornin' Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine 4, Totem Staff 4, News Staff 4, Student Council 1, ISHPA Delegate 4, Pep Club 4, Dramatics Club 1, Majorette 2,3. Best Wishes for Success and Prosperity to the Class of 1954 RIDGEFARM STATE BANK RIDGEFARM, ILLINOIS Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 20 AMOS DAVID FOREMAN Famous , An Old Mexican Custom 2, Transfer From Perrysville 3, Comin Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine 4, Football Manager 4, Totem Staff 4, Library Staff 4. Ced , Dramatics Club 1, Chorus 1-2, Band 1-2, Basketball 1-4, Take Your Medicine 4, ISHPA Delegate 4. DAVID L. FOSTER CLASS OF 1954 MARILYN MAE HENSON ROBERT LEE JONES Skelgas Ranges, Water Heaters Tri-Co. Gas for Home, Church, Store, Garage Save one-half on tractor fuel TRI-COUNTY NATURAL GAS CO., - JOHN SZILAGYI WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS Midge , F.H.A. 1, Chorus 1-4, Girls' Glee Club 4, Library Staff 1-4, Library Sec. 4, Library Convention Delegate 3, Comin Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine 4, Totem Staff 4, Pep Club 4, ISHPA Delegate 4. Jonesy , Football 1-4, Basketboll 1-3, Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Boys’ Quartet 4, All-State Chorus 4, Cornin’ Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine’’ 4, Class President 2, Student Council 2-4, Student Council Pres. 4, Totem Staff 4, News Staff 4, Dramatics Club 1. 21 WILLIAM ROSS KINNEY Moose , F.F.A. 1-4, Football 2-4, Stage Mgr. the Mountain 3. Basketball 1-4, Cornin' Round Jim , Transfer from Flint, Michigan, Football 2-4, Cross Country 3, Track 1, Basketball 2,3, Baseball 2,3. JAMES W. L ATOZ CLASS OF 1954 SUSIE CAROLYN MILLS PATRICIA LORRAINE McCUMBER Sue , F.H.A. 1, Chorus 1, Student Director Cornin' Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine 4, Pep Club 4. Pat , F.H.A. 1-4, Chorus 1-3, Dromatics Club 1, Cornin' Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine 4, News Staff 4, Totem Staff 4, Library Staff 1-4, ISHPA Delegate 4, Pep Club 4. Plumbing. Heating, Electrical Supplies LATOZ HARDWARE Westville phone 21 1 -« Georgetown phone 3221 -- R idgefarm phone 4031 22 MARJORIE POWELL ‘‘Margie , F.H.A, 1-4, Homecoming Queen Court 1,2, Library Staff 1-4, Class Secre- tary-Treasurer 3, Cornin' Round the Mountain 3, Take Your Medicine 4, Drum Majorette 3,4, Pep Club 4. Eve”, Majorette 2,3, Totem Staff 4, News Staff 4, Pep Club 4, Take You', Medicine 4. I EVELYN VACKETTA CLASS OF 1954 JERRY WEESE, SPORTING GOODS, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 23 A SENIOR PRODUCTION, Dorthy Corleton Henry K. Dodson Charlotte Nelson. . . . Angela Warren Jack Benson Dr. William Jackson. . . Jonathon Puckett . . . Miss Holt Miss Puckett Patricia Pryor BURGOYNE'S FLOWER SHOP, GEORGETOWN, ILLINOIS 24 Miss F inkledink Dodie Blake . . Mr. Hoofendyke Wilbur Jeffers . Marilyn Henson . . . Judy Emory Roymarion Crist . Amos Foreman Proud Father..................Teal Conklin Little Girl...............Mary Ann Conklin Her Mother.....................Carol Sisson Director...................Naida Rae High Stage Manager............................R. Freeman Stage Crew..........A. Foreman, W. Kinney J. Latoz, T. Conklin Ushers .............R. Freeman, W. Kinney J. Latoz, T. Conklin CUMMINS DRUGS, C. V. CUMMINS, R. PH., PHONE 3481, CHRISMAN, ILLINOIS Photo Equipment Finest gifts Year round toy deportment 25 PRETTIEST AND MOST HANDSOME Carol Sisscn MOST TALKATIVE Judy Emory Bob Jones TALLEST Bill Kinney Ruth Reynolds Ronnie Chew WHO S WHO BEST PERSONALITIES Marilyn Henson J im Latoz FRIENDLIEST Bob Jones Ruth Reynolds MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Ruth Reynolds Jim Erdmann 26 MOST POPULAR MAN HATER AND WOMAN HATER MOST DATED Jim Erdmann Pot McCumber Jim Erdmann Carol Sisson Roymarion Crist Carol Sisson IN CLASS OF ’54 MOST INTELLECTUAL Jody E mory Dick Ellis NEATEST DRESSERS BEST ATHLETES Mari lyn Henson Carol Sisson Jim Erdmann Jim Erdmann 27 Shirley Ankrum Roy Dailey Donald B land Paula Butcher Dale Col lom Terry Giles, president Howard Pearson, secretary John Spesard, student council Bob Thornton, vice president Keith Williams, treasurer CLASS 28 RIDGEFARM IMPLEMENT COMPANY, RIDGEFARM, ILLINOIS Helen E II is Coleta Hall Jim Johnson John K inney Betty McCoy Chloann Moore Jim Nichols Wendell Phillips Jack Scarlett Larry Snapp Carroll Spicer Esther Tuel Jerry Voyles Wanda Whitamore OF 1955 29 COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Sheryl Blakeney, secretary Carol Callahan Gary Callahan, student council Helen Caud ill Margie Dailey Doris Gannon Jim Gardner, vice president Bill Hackler Sue Innis Marilyn Jenner, president CLASS 30 OF 1956 31 Virginia Antrim Marcella Bland Donald Claypool Ph il ip Ellis Stephen Foster Donna Farris, president Susie Blakeney, vice-president Carolyn Murray, secretary-treasurer Patty Chew, student council Charles Gallagher Hilah Sanders Shirley Spicer Larry Stokes CLASS 32 Donald Humrichouse Gerald Ju I ian Mary Lou Kunkle Barbara Lewis Ronald Mariage John Moore Jerry Neubert Virginia Oakley Margaret Reynolds Carolyn Rumple Eddie Thomas Olive Walthall George Wilfong OF 1957 33 0 F F I C E R S THE AG TEACHERS’ FRIEND, THE INTERSTATE PRINTING CO., DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 34 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS of AMERICA 0 F F I C E R S EVERETT CHANDLER-YOUR PIONEER SEED CORN DEALER, RIDGEFARM, ILLINOIS--TELEPHONE 2837 CHORUS SEIBERT MUSIC SHOP, GEORGE L. SEIBERT, PROPR.. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES, DANVILLE, ILLINOIS VOCAL TRIO SEXTETTE MUSIC SOLOIST 36 BAND DEPARTMENT MAJORETTE TROMBONISTS TRUMPETERS BREWER FURNITURE STORE, RIDGEFARH, TELEPHONE 2151 37 STUDENT LIBRARIANS AND SECRETARY STUDENT LIBRARIANS AND MISS FULLERTON 38 BIOLOGY STUDENT COUNCIL 39 PHYSICS BEST OF WISHES ON YOUR COMMENCEMENT OF LIFE, AGRICO JOE M. PUGH; SWIFT - ROBERT PUGH 40 5 6 7 a s o 13 14 IS 16 17 «� 21777374 26 2728 29 X 31 SHORTHAND I TYPING I THE JACKSON TYPEWRITER CO., 121 N. VERMILION ST., DANVILLE, ILLINOIS - PHONE 107 DRIVER EDUCATION AGRICULTURE I COMPLIMENTS OF WILSON CHEVROLET CO., “WHERE FRIENDS MEET” CHRISMAN, ILLINOIS NURSERY CLASS IN HOME MANAGEMENT PREPARING FOR FACULTY-BOARD DINNER SUDLOW STUDIO The photographer of this yearbook 127 North Vermilion Danville, Illinois 43 PEP CLUB GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION MANAGERS: A. Foreman and B. Hackler Always Willing to work and at practice sessions when needed. FOOTBALL y COACH PARKE Head Coach Judy Parke in his second year at R. T. H. S. has done a remarkable job. After only two years of cooching here, he turned twenty-two boys into a well-balanced hard fighting ball club which never lost a game. Although these boys were small in size. Coach Parke found the formula to put spirit and determination into them, which has been lacking for several years. The squad as a whole wanted to win and were willing to train in order to do it. CHEERLEADERS SHERYL BLAKENEY CAROL SISSON COLETA HALL ROSS KINNEY, THE RAWLEIGH DEALER, RIDGE FARM, ILLINOIS Waters Conley Pastuerizers, Presto Fire Extinguishers 46 A good offensive signal caller as a sophomore. Good defen- sive halfback. Really mixed up the opponents with his signal calling. Good passer. Plenty of spirit and fight. A shifty type runner, could move well around end. Linebacker and safety on defense. Half- back on All-County for second straight year, back on third team Little All-State, honorable men- tion News Gazette team. BOB RIGDON JIM ERDMANN BULLDOGS BILL KINNEY KEITH WILLIAMS A giant tackle, hard man to block out. Plenty of determina- tion to win. A much needed reserve. Played well on both offense and de- fense. A big help as a back next year. STEPHENSON'S IMPLEMENT AND AUTO CO., RIDGEFARM, ILLINOIS Farm equipment, parts and accessories, welding and general repairing, Phone 3381 47 Fine offensive guard, small in weight only. Great defensive safety man, sure tackier any- time. Honorable mention All- County Guard. A much improved all around player. Hit the line hard and played a goad game at tackle on defense. Tackle on All- County second team and honor- able mention All-County back. JIM NICHOLS BOB FREEMAN BULLDOGS JERRY VOYLES JIM LATOZ A low, hard charging fullback. Great punter on offense and good defensive line backer. Back on All-County second team. A transfer from Michigan. Fine pass catcher and good team man. Filled large gap at de- fensive end. 48 COMPLIMENTS OF RIDGEFARM LUMBER YARD Fine offensive guard, small in weight but plenty of fight. A good defensive halfback. Honorable mention All-County guard. A hord man to move on defense, really rough on the opposing centers. Great possibilities. BOB THORNTON LARRY RODGERS BULLDOGS TERRY GILES 903 JONES A good down field blocker, fine pass catcher, and a good tackier. Plenty of determina- tion. Near perfect center, not a bod pass in two years. Sure tackier at line backer on defense. All- County Center and third team Little All-State Center. THE HUT, RIDCEFARM, ILLINOIS and SHADY REST, CHRISMAN, ILLINOIS 49 FIRST ROW: Julian, Manage, Humrichouse, P. Ellis, S. Foster, Stokes. SECOND ROW: W. Williams, Thornton, Nichols, Jones, Massey, M. Freeman, Thomas. THIRD ROW: Coach Parke, Latoz, Rigdon, B. Kinney, Rodgers, Giles, B. Freeman, Voyles, K. Williams, Erdmann. UNDEFEATED SEASON'S SCORES BULLDOGS IN ACTION R. T. H. S. 25 Rossvi lie 0 R. T. H. S. 20 Eastern 7 R. T. H. S. 25 Newman • 6 R. T. H. S. 39 Catlin 0 R. T. H. S. 36 Martinsvil le 7 R. T. H. S. 18 Mi 1 ford 0 R. T. H. S. 7 Palestine 7 Rock of Ages Monumenfs — Display yard at Westville, Illinois CHARLES COOKE and CHARLES URBAH - WESTVILLE MONUMENT COMPANY Phone 2496 50 A good reserve center or forward. Played in any front line position. Good rebounder with plenty of fight. A hard driver for the basket. Plenty of determination and will to wont to win. Team's leading scorer. BILL KINNEY JIM ERDMANN BASKETBALL DAVE FOSTER A scrappy little guard who hod plenty of ability and determination to win. Will be missed considerably next year. Played a fine season. Good re- bounder and consistent scorer. Hard to stop on his jump shots. Team's second highest scorer. PRODUCERS DAIRY COMPANY, S2 S. College, Danville, III., phone 812 51 VARSITY SQUAD FIRST ROW: Gordner, Collohon, Erdmorm, Nichols, D. Foster, Rigdon SECOND ROW: Coach Parke, S. Foster, H. Pearson, B. Kinney, Snapp, Rodgers, Manager Humrichouse The Bulldogs, under the direction of Coach Parke, have added a successful basketball season to the previous successful football season. The Bulldogs were small in size only, as they com- piled a season’s record of 17 wins and 12 losses. In county play they had a record of 7 wins and 6 losses. B AND H IGA MARKET Lowest prices every day, phone 2 71, R idgefarm, Illinois 52 The Bulldogs Surprised everyone by winning the Sided Tournament, the first time since it started 29 years ago, and finishing fourth in the County Tournament, for the highest ranking it has had since the Tournament started. The spirit and determination of the boys under Coach Parke has made this a successful season. THE B SQUAD HAD A RECORD OF 7 WINS AND 11 LOSSES. B SQUAD FIRST ROW: Thomas, Sisson, Neubert, D. Pearson SECOND ROW: Coach Parke, Gallagher, Massey, W. Williams, Moore, Manager Humnchouse ORE W. VACKETTA Building contractor, cabinet work, remodeling, new homes Phone 7131 Westville, Illinois 53 SEASON'S SUMMARY RIDGEFARM OPPONENTS 52 SIDELL 58 48 SCOTTLAND 45 44 BROCTON 51 61 KANSAS 50 53 FAIRMOUNT 46 52 CATLIN 68 76 YOUNG AMERICA 68 54 INDIANOLA 34 65 WESTVILLE 68 54 CHRISM AN 76 45 OAKWOOD 46 58 SIDELL 56 32 GEORGETOWN 47 48 INDIANOLA 46 45 HENNING 61 79 CATLIN 72 75 SCOTTLAND 58 80 BROCTON 60 65 FAIRMOUNT 63 57 CHRISM AN 74 SIDELL TOURNAMENT RIDGEFARM OPPONENTS 57 HOMER 56 72 A B L 47 52 OGDEN 49 COUNTY TOURNAMENT 56 CATLIN 38 63 SIDELL 55 48 HOOPESTON 50 43 EAST LYNN 70 STATE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 70 SCOTTLAND 56 59 SIDELL 64 54 CLAUD BANTA, buildi ng contractorRidge farm, Illinois R CLUB FIRST ROW: Snopp, B. Kinney, D. Foster, Erdmann, Nichols, Jones SECOND ROW: Voyles, Latoz, Hockler, Rigdon, Callahan, H. Pearson THIRD ROW: Giles, Foreman, Rodgers, Gardner, Thornton, K. Williams Buick authorized sales and service, when better cars are built, Buick will build them, McAleer Buick Co., 115 VV. North St., Phone 308, Danville, Illinois TRACK JERRY VOYLES BOB RIOGON JIM ERDMANN Discus Thrower Pole Voulter Low Hurdler Culton Implement Company, Your Minneapolis Moline and Massey Harris Dealer, Chrisman, Illinois, Phone 4001 56 Bubble Gum C ontestants � Hula Dancers ENTERTAINERS AT ALL SCHOOL PARTY Pedicurist at Work Two Embarrassed Freshmen COMPLIMENTS OF FEDERAL NORTH IOWA GRAIN CO. - RIDGEFARM HARRY BROCK-JONES. MANAGER 57 58 BOOSTERS ALEXANDER SPORTING GOODS Danville, Illinois CASTLE'S TYPEWRITING CO. Danville, Illinois CLAY COOKE INSURANCE Ridgefarm, Illinois ELLIS BROS. CLOTHING STORE Chrisman, Illinois THE FASHION CLEANERS Georgetown, Illinois GROFF VARIETY STORE Chrisman, Illinois KAMP MUSIC, INC. Danville, Illinois KENNERLY SHELL SERVICE Ridgefarm, Illinois ALICE KINDRED’S BEAUTY SHOP 59 BOOSTERS MARTIN'S STORE Ridgefarm, III. MODEL SHOE CLOTHING STORE Chri smon, III. ALBERT NEWLIN R idgefarm, III. RIDGEFARM FEED MILL Ridgefarm, III. ROSS PHARMACY Ridgefarm, III. E. D. SAMS’ BARBER SHOP Ridgefarm, III. SANDER PONTIAC Chri sman. III. FLOY SMITH R idgefarm. III. THE SMOKEHOUSE Ridgefarm, III. WILLIAMS BARBER SHOP R idgefarm. III. HERB WOLTER'S HATCHERY Danville, III.