Roodhouse Community High School - Railroader Yearbook (Roodhouse, IL)

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COMMISSIONED! LIMELIGHTS OF THE LIEUTENANTS In 1938 we were drafted into Fort Roodhouse as Buck Privatesp None of us received the vigorous initiation from the upperclassmen as did some before us. Although we knew little about the whys of electing officers, we felt it was our duty. We chose as president, Emilie Muellerg vice-president, Ken- neth Steelmang secretary, Marie Dean, treasurer, Jack Tennill. A lot of credit goes to General Barr, our commanding officer, for making it a very successful year. The next year we were no longer Buck Privates. We were now Corporals. We were no longer classed as green . This year we elected as class officers: President, Kenneth Steelmang vice- president, Norman Dawdyg secretary, Norma Vestelg treasurer, Marjorie Prather. Major Russell Storey was our commanding officer. The next year was a very important one for us. We had been promoted again. This year we were Sergeants and also upperclassmen. With Major Maras and Major J. A. Rockenbach as our commanding offic- ers, we worked hard to make the Cor- poral and Lieutenants Prom a success- ful event. Candy and hot dogs were sold at basketball and football games. A turkey was raffled off at Thanksgiv- ing. Also many dances were held to se- cure the money. On May 23, 1941, the Sergeants op- ened the doors of the hall and beamed 444 with pride at the Ohs and Ahs of the Lieutenants. We had carried out an oriental decoration idea. Red and white was the color scheme with lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Marie Dean, our toastmistress, presented our King and Queen, Weldon Brown and Helen Kennedy, with crowns. We worked hard and we feel that it was worth it. This year, girls and boys both en- tered in many extra-curricular activi- ties. We had two girls in the sextette and one boy who went to the state in track. Many of the others entered in other sports and activities. As the year 1941 rolled around, we became commissioned officers. We are striving to make this year the most successful of all. We elected officers as follows: President, Ross Everettg vice- president, Jack Tennillg secretary, Vir- ginia Murray, treasurer, Emilie Muel- ler. Captain Flori and Major Rocken- bach are very helpful commanding of- ficers. Since this is to be the most success- ful year of all, almost everyone has gone out for some extra-curricular ac- tivity. We have three boys out for basketball. Many are participating in speech and music. We have just completed another chapter in our life. We, the Lieuten- ants, hope the remaining soldiers re- ceive as much good from army life as we have. EMILIE MUELLER. if uk -A' M. Campbell: Have you taken a shower bath, Vestel? E. Vestelz No, is one gone ? Eleven

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DON'T FRET DEAR, JUST ONE MORE YEAR -W- 'l'op Row: Clark, Stone, Admiro, Tipps. Connors, May, Knoth, R. Smith. K. Jackson. Neal, VVhitney, Strawmatt, Plahn. J. England.. Young. XV. Little. Hur-klin, 0. D. Harp, Allen. Second Row: Mr. llnderwoml. Adviserg J. Adkins, NVil4l, XV. Spencer, Hail. Ilnrms, C. Smith. liustin, Preston.. R. Silton. Gibbons. Snead, Florence. XV. Marsh. lNl4-Gee. Camp. Bottom Row: Madcliox, V. Scott, D. Simmons, Magner, Northrop, Thompson, Copley. Manley. lluvens Muster' J. Gili re Tue' E. C1 btI'6 C. Garner A. P0l'l Mi Mildrow. . , s s, no , y, a 9 , y 5. ss 1 Adviser. SHINDIGS OF THE SERGEANTS In the fall of 1939, seventy-one draftees enrolled as Buck Privates with the hopes of having a successful year, and contributing something to Fort Roodhouse. The following officers were elected: Bob Neal, president, Lena Mae Havens, vice-president, Maxine Copley, treasurer, and Tommy Young, secre- tary. Major Opal Story acted as our commanding officer. We also had a large number of boys out for athletics. Our girls participated in extra-curri- ular activities such as Glee Club, G. A. A. and Speech Work. When we became corporals, we felt quite pleased that we were no longer Buck Privates . We elected the fol- lowing officers: Calvin Smith, presi- dent, Bob Neal, vice-president, Lena Mae Havens, treasurer, and Chloe Garner, secretary. That year we were T911 under the supervision of Major Rus- sell Storey. Again we were well repre- sented in sports. In the fall of 1941, fifty-two students entered Fort Roodhouse for the third time. It was with great pride that we realized we were now Sergeants. Our commanding officers were Captains Muldrow and Underwood. We elected the following officers: Kenneth Jack- son, presidentg Tom Snead, vice-presi- dent, Bud Plahn, secretaryg and Leon- ard McGee, treasurer. Four of the first five on the basketball squad were Ser- geants. They were Stone, Whitney, New- ton and Jackson. We are completing one of the most successful of our army years, and are looking forward to a better year as Lieutenants. KENNETH JACKSON.

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JOE ALRED Aired Haisketball 1: Class Basketball 1.2: 'Prank 1: Football 13 Class President 31 Selentia Fratrcs 4. He does work hard when duty calls, but otherwise he mostly stalls. MARY JANE AMOS Janie Club 1: G.A.A. 25 Glee Club 1,251.41 lbistriet 1.13.35 State Jl: Sa-xtetteg District 2.3. Mixed Chorus 33 Double Quartet 43 State 25 Scientist Fratres 4g Operettzi 4. A kiml sympathetic, lovable girl. BETTY ANTHONY Annie G.A.A. 1.2.3245 Class Trnek 23 'l ' Club 2.3.4. Proposal by Proxy Il: Aunt Currie Reads il Christmas Carol 3: Glee Club 43 'l ' Club Viee-Presi- dent 4: Class Basketball Z: Verse Reauiing 4: District -lg Ever Since Eve 4. Hu'my-go-lucky, fair and free, Nothing there is that bothers me. KENNETH BALLARD Kenny Class R2lSkl'lll2lll 1.2. My iwlen of un agreeable person is one who agrees with me. VIRGINIA BILGER Jiggs G.A.A. 1.2.Zl.l: Glee Club 2,33 Business Manager of linilrozid- er 43 Proposal by Proxy il. A worker always doing her best. SENIORS Twelve HAZEL BOWER Arkansas G.A.A. 12.3.41 Secretary and Treasurer of G.A.A. 4. She goes her own sweet way and asks for no advice. CAROLYN MCCLAY CAMPBELL Don Juan Hillviews-Glee Club 1.2.35 News- paper Reporter 1,2,3: Girls' League 1.2.3. Roodhouse---Glee Club 4: Sel- entia Fratres 4: Secretary of Scientia Fratres 4. Life is too short to zieeomplish :ill the things of whieh she is capable. JOE DAWDY Mort Track 12.3.41 Basketball 133,35 Annual Artist 4. Studying doe-sn't bother me :ind I don't bother studying. NORMAN DAWDY N0rn Football 1.2.33 Trnek 1: Basket- ball 1,25 Class Basketball 1.2. My eyes don't like to follow the book. MYRA DAY Ellen Glee Club 1.13.41 Dlstriet 1.2: Glee Club Contain L5,3,4: Pro- posal by Proxy 35 Sclentla Fratres 4. I'm not bashful, I'm just well trained.