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

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Top Row: Manager Durham, Newton. VV. XVedmlcrstcn, Vinyard, L. Mzlberry, R. '1'ipps, D. xV0filil'l'SlPll, K. Jackson, XVhitm'y. Knoth. Bushnell. Smith. Bottom Row: C. McGee, J. Duwdy, R. Sitton, Elliott, Bill Neal, Ilunt. Hum-klin, Hudson, 'I'uc-kvr. 1941 0 TRACK ' 1941 Track once again comes to life and the Railroaders had another successful season. The team won the Greene County Meet held at Roodhouse, also the annual Roodhouse-White Hall Dual Meet, and placed third in the Illinois Valley Track Meet. This year the first track meet was held at Roodhouse, the first in the his- tory of the school. The Greene County was held here, with the Railroaders tak- ing the honors. The R. H. S. and White Hall Dual Meet was also held at Rood- house, with the Railroaders winning this by a large margin. We are again looking forward to an- other successful season, since we have several letter men back again this year. The track is in good condition and a full schedule has been planned for next year's squad, with several meets to be held at the Railroader's track. ir 'A' if FOR HANDSOME MEN ONLY gpeqgeouog 9.I,l1OA img 'AW Twenty-I wo

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BASKETBALL MANEUVERS SERGEANT ERNIE JACKSON-CENTER. Erie was tallest man on the squad this year. He broke an all-time scoring record this year, and was a menace to all opposing teams. He should remain a real threat to future seasons. SERGEANT DALE STONE-GUARD. Dale played on this year's squad and was a real help. His good defense work played a big part in the team's success. LIEUTENANT DAVE WEDDERSTEN-FORWARD. Dave was another tall man on the squad. His winning spirit and aggressive playing helped to win many games. LIEUTENANT BILL VINYARD'-GUARD. Bill played good ball and contributed a lot to this year's team. This was his first year on the squad. SERGEANT' BOB NEAL-FORWARD. Bob came through with a splendid record this year. This being his first played an aggressive ball holding his guard position threat again next year. year on the squad, he held up his share of points and game. SERGEANT DICK WHITNEY-GUARD. Dick again played another successful season, down, making his share of points. He should be a real CORPORAL GENE HOLMES-GUARD. Gene played a good game when in there. He was a good sub and held his position like that of a regular. SERGEANT EUGENE NEWTON-GUARD. Eugene played with great fighting spirit that kept the other teams in an uproar. He contributed a lot to our success this year. PRIVATE JIMMY WOODALL-GUARD. Jimmy was the only private to make this year's squad. He was a good sub and should help next year's team a lot. LIEUTENANT ROSS EVERETT-FORWARD. Ross made the squad this year and played a good game when in there. Ss. 5' . ' if J JACKSON 1 N I r- WHITNEY tCenterJ J ' 1 gifx, g VINYARD NEWTON I E . . Q , J. scO'r'r VVEDDERSTEN I I g N 3 O HOLMES EvERE'r'r -... STONE J. WOOOALL ic-f I .E ll' ,. 'q '- Y I Twenty-one

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The seniors of '42 have been capable leaders in school. May they con- tinue to accept their responsibilities. I feel it has been a privilege to have been so closely associated with the students of the high school. MASON CAMPBELL. 4 4 4 This Railroader will be one of your valued treasures. It will be a com- panion in future years, a reminder of those past years in which you've made some mistakes, but many contributions. Seniors, you have completed another milestone. There will be many trying times ahead-meet them with that Roodhouse spirit, determina- tion and will to win, and you will conquer each in its turn. Good luck and best wishes from a teacher and friend. J. A. ROCKENBACH. 4 4 4 Silence is Golden in most cases, but not in our case. We, the cheer leaders, Wish to thank all of you who have helped us in backing the teams for their victories in '41 and '42, We have all had loads of fun and have tried to do what you and the faculty have expected from us. We give our best wishes to the teams and student body of the coming year. WILLA JANE LEWIS. JACQUELINE GILMORE. MARY TUEY. 7nAL. Covpa Yilafov-5 MASON CAM bell cjo Q. A. Rachenbncl-1 Twenty-three