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

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1948 volume:

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BARR , 1 - - 1 , . . liluq Xlustvrn lHlnwns state lvu111vrs 1Wdlvgv. M.A., Teachers' College, Columbia University. Law, Sociology Let's get on the ball. As the graduating class of 1948, we wish to express our gratitude to Mr. Barr, who has guided us along the road of better education. His interest in our future lives has influenced us to achieve success. 'ktttit We also wish to thank the members of the school board for their numerous efforts toward our welfare. MR. ELMER MR. JESSE MR. ORVAL MR. ADRIAN MR. RICHARD HOUSEMAN HAWK CANNEDY CAMPBELL HOPKINS FOUR MR. RICHARD H. UNDERWOOD A.I!.. 1'inlvt-I'-Stuvlituu Utillvgt' l'uivt-rsity ut' Misstniri IYIINIIIIIHIUII l'uix'n-rsity Algebra l. II, Geometry l, General Science, Trigonometry I lthggj'-gilllt'.H MISS ROXIE P. WITTS l4.lCtl.. Illinois Stutt- NUVIIIRII Univ:-rsity Typing I. Physical Education I, Il, III, IV. Ili-:lily girls, uuv-two. MISS VIVIAN ERWIN II.IXI,I'IiI., ICIIUX L'ilIIvi.:t- Music l,Jllll'Ii, likt- at liuuny! MISS ALINE JOHNSON I!.S.I'I4l.. Sullllu-:lst Mu, Slzltt' 1'uII1-gi' Shorthand l, II, Typing ll. Bookkeeping, Com- mercial Arithmetic, Com- mercial Geography. You vuuu- i'ig'ht up lu-rv ztutl tztkt- an t'i'uut sont. MR. ALBERT TUCKER A.l!,. lutlizmai l'uix'vi'sit5' t'lu-uiistry, liiulugy ,, , 'I'li:it's just ilu- first lit ll MRS. MARTHA STROWMATT Secretary lm you lmvv at pm'- IIIISSIUII slip? FIVE 3401101- MRS. THELMA WILKINSON ILA.. Illinois l'uIleg'i- MSX., NllI'IIlIN'l'SItIIIl I'llIYL'l'SIly Speech, English IV, Latin I, II. XVlly folks, I nt-vt-1' SHIV :mytliiug like itf' MR. HAROLD MILLER A,l!., Maryville Pollr-ge IIt'UI'g'l'-I'0IIINl1Ij' Uullvpqo I.Illl'tlIll Vullvgt- llliuuis Stzttt- Normal Vuivi-rsity Civics. Practical Math., English III, Asst. uoacu. Yiwu luv quit-t :lull lt-t uu- ilu tltv llllklllg' fm' :lu xvliilvf' MR. MASON CAMPBELL ILA., Illinois IIVSIUXZIII MSX., I'liix'i-Vsity ut' llliutiis U. S. History. American Government, Economics. Physical Ed., Coach. Ht-t tht- puiut'? MISS IRENE AINSWORTH A,I!.. IYI2l1'IIIlll'Ii1lY t'tvllt-i.:t- IIIQSIPIII llliuuis Staitv ,I'l'2ll'IIL'I'S' Uollt-gi' English I, II, IV. 'QXII riglit, pt-tlplt-, PAUL GILMORE VIRGIL GILMORE O Qanztalm, Though we may not always show it by our actions, we do appreciate the untiring efforts of our janitors, Mr. Langley and Mr. Strowmatt. These gentlemen keep our building clean and the lawns neat. They also pick up our books and other articles which we thoughtlessly leave lying around. Thank you. SIX Bun, Qfzwnlm, We also wish to say Thank You to our bus driv- ers, Mr. Paul Gil- more and Mr. Vir- gil G i l m o r e . These men carry our rural students safely to and from school, re- gardless of t h e weather. They al- so make trips aft- er school hours, making it pos- sible for us to participate in the many extra-cur- ricular activities. MR. STROWMATT MR. LANGLEY 6552 Q CQ Hlc?wAy MQQZS fx Q L, ! My -A'-irakflaum, vtgzw. ' On September 5, 1944, a group of forty-seven shy freshmen entered an institu- tion for higher learning, the Roodhouse Community High School. Our first meeting was held to elect the following officers: Jim Sitton, president, Ray Little, vice-president, .Io-lie Whitney, secretaryg and Mary Mae Wilkinson, treasurer. Under the able super- vision of Miss Hall, our adviser, we enjoyed a very successful year. During the year we lost five of our classmates, but we were joined by Patricia Wise, Rosemary Spencer, and David Wells. We were proud of the large number who took part in extra-curricular activities. There were fifty-three students who became sophomores on September 4, 19-15. This year with Miss Flori, our class adviser, we elected the following officers: Pat Wise, president, Shirley Himbey, vice-president, Ray Little. secretary, and Lois Ashlock. treasurer. We again had a large number who took part in extra-curricular activities. In the fall of 1947, fifty-three of us began our studies as juniors. We were grate- ful to Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Witts, who helped us achieve a successful prom, and the financial start needed for the publ cation of this book. Our officers were Ray Little, president: Jim Sitton, vice-presidentg Pat Wise, secretary, and Rose Marian Cannedy. treasurer. During the year a great many boys participated in athletics, and also members ol' our class entered speech and music activities. Our aim was fast becoming a reality! On September 2, 1947, forty-six students became dignified sen- iors. A class meeting was called and James Rood- house was elected presi- dent, Rose Marian Can- nedy. vice-president: Ny- ela M c G e e , secretaryg and Wilma Moulton, treasurer. U nd e r the leadership of our officers and advisers, Miss John- son and Mr. Underwood, we edited our annual and e n j o y e d a successful year. We would like to take the opportunity to say, Thank you. Juniors! for the lovely banquet anfl prom. On May 28, 1948, we shall receive our diplomas and our high school days will be only happy mem- ories. l ir at' J. Roodhouse N. McGee W. Moulton R. Cannedy E1-:SHT Donald Bashum Basham Louise Baker Bake lillll'ill'y Clulr l.!.lL Axllllllill Stuff l. Robert Bell Mouse liuskvllmll 21.41 Vluh li Au- mml Stuff ly lH':unutim's I: lfmwl- hull ZLI. llah Mae Boston Boston Ulm- Ululx 1.2: Annual Stuff l. Russell Bowers Sleepy lfnollmll l.I!,lg ll Vluln lg Hus- lu-Ilmll lllunugvr l: 'l'r:l4'k Mam- upgvr Zig lluslwtlraxll l,!,I!1 .Xnmml sum' 4. Rose M. Cannedy Mzu'ian Ululu l.f.l1 li..X..X. l.!.2!,ll lllw- Vlnln L23 llI'2llllZllll'S l.:,::,lg 'l ' l'lulu S1'l'l'1'l2ll'j' 22 llnss 'luvusllu-1' 253 Vluss Vivo-l'l'vsi1lm-ill ll Vlulv l'l't'Slll4'lll I2 Siu-cvll Umllf-st !,J!.l1 Amulul Stuff I. Richard Carmean Rishi lfoutl-ull 1,332.13 ll Vluh lg Hus- lu-Ilulll l.2,2l.l: 'l'l':l1'k l,2.Z!.l. Marjorie Dawdy Marge film- 4'llllr 1f,ll 'l ' l'lllll 42 Auf nuul Stall! l. NINE TEN SEIIIIOIZA, Patricia Day Pat 4Dlillll'lll'Sl1'I'i lTl'llllHltll'N I: Mn- sim- l llloonllwilsw-P l.ilu':n'y Vluh lg 'l ' l'luh 4. Paul Day Berger llnskotlmull l.!,JLl: 'I'r:u'k I,!.Zi, I: l.ilvI'1ll'3' l'lllll Il: Flmllmll I,I.Il.lg ll Vinh 41 Annual Stuff Al. Raymond Ferguson Fergie lfmutlvzill Mmingm-r LIL lfmxtlmll lg l!:askrtl'ull l,2.Zl,l. Annual Stuff l. Harold Flaugher Flowers Geraldine Grizzle Gerry Glvv l'lilll l,Z.l: 1l.A.A. l,!,1!.lQ HT Club 1,2,l: Annual Staff 4. Donald Havlin Legs Vout!-:ill l,!,2i.43 'l'i':u'k l,!.Z!,lg ll l'lulr I1 lialskollurlll l.2.Cl,l. Dale Hendrickson Henny Funtlmll 1,391.41 'Frau-k I,1I.i!.lg Annual Stuff 4: lluslu-llmll l.11.1I.l: R Cluln I3 l.iIvl':xry l'luh !.l. Doris Jackson Doris G.A.A. 1. Snniafm, Lila Lawson Lila Ililwury t'1u1n 21.1. Mary Annabell Little Ann uhm- Club 1: 1l.A..X. l.1f.Il.l2 l'1ul1 1: Auuuul Stuff 71. 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Patricia Wise Put 4Slulvr1 17211111 1: 1411I111Ih 1: illumi- 111111591 11..X.A. I: Iivufwxlnlvlf- 1.2.1. 11 4111-v Ululu 1.1.11 Mix'-11 Ulmlus 3: 1'1i111l'241 4'1u-rux 3: .Xlmusnl Stuff 1: Vlzuss 1'11-sich-111 3: 1'1,1ss Sw-- 1'1'l:l1'y II. Suzanne Worcester Droopie 4111-v 1'1l111 1.2.12 Iinsn-llmlvlv 11.21.13 Mixn-11 l'1lfI1llS I: Cmnt:-sl t'1lllI'llS 21 1l..X..X, 13.21.11 1i1l11l 1,11 l'1-iv 1111111 2: 1,i1n':1ry Uluh 1: .Xu- nuzll Stuff 1. Mercedes Wyatt Mercedes Glu- 1'1111u 1.21 Mixwl 14i10l'11?4 31 i':ilS1'l111lil' 12 1'l'1l1l'S1 1'11ul'11s I. 1.i1n':l1'y1'll11n 1.3.13 .fX111111:11 Stuff 1, -bv FOURTEEN D. Alred E. Deck J. Hendrickson J. Scott On September 4, 1945. . thirty - seven freshmen entered high school. We were grateful to have Miss Ainsworth, our class adviser, help us those first days. We elected the following class officers: president, Mary Wiseg vice-president, Joanne Hicks, secretary, James Smithg and treasurer, Howard Bushnell. We were glad to have a number of students participating in extra-curricular ac- tivities. In the fall of 1916, thirty-four sophomores entered school seeking a higher edu- cation. The following class officers were elected: Robert Shaw, presidentg Mary Ruyle, vice-president, Rita Sullivan, secretaryg and Peggy Cregmile, treasurer. We were pleased to again have Miss Ainsworth as our class adviser. Two members of our class, Mary Ruyle and Joyce Martin, were cheerleaders. A number of boys were active in athletics. In the fall of 1947, a group of forty-four students entered school as juniors. We were happy to see many new faces with us. Our class officers were James Smith, presi- dentg James Hendrickson, vice-president, Donna Alred, secretary, and Elinora Deck, treasurer. Our class advisers were Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Tucker. Several boys participated in sports and also several members of our class were active in Speech Club, G.A.A., and Glee Club. Norma Vineyard, a member of our class, was a cheerleader. We are grateful to our advisers for helping us achieve a successful prom. We are all looking forward to a successful senior year. DONNA ALRED. FIFTEEN SIXTEEN glllllbltd, Bob Alred Donna Edna Arnold Alred Edith Arnold Elsie Ballard David Barnett Lawrence Ballard Hal Benner Norma Bruce Bill Brooks Howard Bushnell Glendon Coats Marcele Casteel Peggy Cregmile Elinora Deck Alice Cummins Lillian Farber James Hendrickson Ruth Goacher Margaret Henneberg Charles Hubbard jlumbu, Leona Little Carolyn Mackey Joyce Martin Dorothy Pollard Mary Lou Ruyle James Scott Robert Shaw James Smith Paul Spencer Rita Sullivan Robert Tennill Ralph Tillery William Trout Norma Vinyard Shirley Walker Vivian Walker Mary Wise Marjorie Yeager fPicture not shown! Carl Evans 4 SEVENTEEN J Hendrickson P. Masters V. McElroy M. Hutton gm sawn, Fifty-two green freshmen entered the doors of R.C.H.S. on September 3, 1946. The officers elected were Duane Bell, presidentg Donald Crabtree, vice-presidentg Joyce Hendrickson, secretaryg and Arlene Marshall, treasurer. A number of students entered in athletics and G.A.A. Marilyn Martin and Pat Holmes were cheerleaders. There were two parties---a hayride and a tacky dance. We were very grateful to Mr. Miller, our class adviser, for giving us the right start in high school. On September 2, 1947, we entered our sophomore year with forty-eight stu- dents. The officers were Maurice Hutton, presidentg Vivian McElroy, vice-president: Pauline Masters, secretary, and Joyce Hendrickson, treasurer. VVe enjoyed one of the successful parties of the year under the supervision of Miss Witts, our class adviser. Joyce Hendrickson was cheerleader this year. A number of students entered Mrs. Wilk- inson's play. We were very proud of Betty Stone, who won first place in Serious Reading' in the district contest. PAULINE MASTERS. EIGHTEEN X C' X Top Row: Russell Ash, Donald Baird, Bill Basham, Duane Bell, Pat Bradshaw, Edward Coats, Sandra Coffman, Donald Crabtree, Jacqueline Dobson. Second Row: Joyce Dobson, Ernest Farrell, Jean Few, Doris Florence, Sara Fraley, Donald Greenwalt, Charlotte Hanly, Dick Hansburger, Sue Helton. Third Row: Joyce Hendrickson, Pat Holmes, Maurice Hutton, William Israel, John Jeffers, Arlene Marshall, Marilyn Martin, Pauline Masters, Mary Lou Maberry. Fourth Row: Vivian McElroy, Don McGee, Elizabeth Newton, Sandra Owens, Barbara Perry, Jeanette Preston, James Ransom, James Seevers, Mary Sherwin. Fifth Row: Ellis Sitton, Jack Sitton, Don Standridge, Betty Stone, Mary Sweetin, Vera Wahl, Jo Aim Tillery, Leonard Wells, William Wheeler. Bottom Row: Howard Whitaker, William Wild, Lee Woods, Bonnie Yeager. NINETEEN Klan, Jizbfnfuf, The freshman class of forty-four members met with their sponsor, Mr. Miller, and elected class officers as follows: M. J. Cregmile, presidentg Harold Garner, vice- presidentg Louise Rawlins, secretaryg and Mary Barnett, treasurer. The first activity of the year was a dance held in the gymnasium, November 14, which was well attended and enjoyed by all. Several of the members were quite active in Glee Club and Speech Club in which they took much interest. Lowell Coker, one of our active freshman Speech Club mem- bers, entered the District Meet held at Jacksonville. Nearly all of the boys were on the 'freshman basketball team and practiced very hard so that they might later be able to 'take the places of those leaving. Also a goodly number of the freshmen were represented on the football squad, with three of the mem- bers receiving letters, namely: Harold Garner, Myron McClenning, and Frank Tucker. LOUISE RAWLINS. F R H. Garner L. Rawlins M. Barnett M. J. Cregmile TWENTY Top Row: Beverly Admire, Mary Barnett, Norman Billings, Kenneth Bower, Sue Brown, Betty Camp, Jo Ann Cardwell, Lowell Coker, Kenneth Crabtree. Second Row: Patsy Crabtree, M. J. Cregmile, Norma Cummins, Joanne Dobson, Robert Ev- erett, Charles Farrell, Harold Garner, Gloria Gilleland, Vivian Havlin. Third Row: Hallie Helenthal, Rose Hopper, Juanita Hutton, Lloyd Israel, Clara Jackson, Jackie Landreth, Robert Manley, Myron McClenning, Rita Meyer. Fourth Row: Barbara Neale, Pat Norris, Edna Owens, Betty Perry, Louise Rawlins, Bessie Schofield, Donna Shaw, Wanda Smith, Loretta Stevens. Young. Bottom Row: Wayne Stoffer, Frank Tucker, Ruby Wells, Danny White, Helen Wilcox, Verda Pictures not shown: Wanda Evans, James Gilmore. TWENTY-ONE jmubfm, da, Jlmq, Jw: ofankni, fm, why, Wlatlwu. Emi Haag, is 'mg T l Top Row: Wilma Moulton, Nyela McGee, Ray Little, Sue Carol Silvernail. Second Row: Louise Baker, Ilah Mae Boston, Pat Wise, Betty Tate. Third Row: Mary Mae Wilkinson, Gerry Grizzle, Lila Lawson, Rose Marian Cannedy. Fourth Row: Mercedes Wyatt, Betty Winters, Shirley Rimbey, Mary Ellen Maberry, Jo-Ann- De Whitney, Marjorie Dawdy. TWENTY-TWO XG' QI Q M ff '22 3' 'ik W X92 ' 5' ' A N X ali' fff .gv.!, gf .r L. E -A'-k-kdcfiu1Ziea, Ilailfwadm, Siu!! ,, ml N A. ia-. Top Row: Miss Johnson, S, ltimh:-y. ll. Howe-r, ll. lfvrgiison. XY. Moulton. l'. liuy. l. ltoslon. . 'th tl Hrivvlm- l' Wise li liitla- I, liaku-r M Wilkinson Second Row: l', Suu We have put much time and effort into this book, and we sincerely hope th it you will enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed publishing it. Co-Editors Patricia Wise Geraldine Grizxle Business Managers Wilma Moulton Shirley Rimbey Art Russell Bowers Patricia Wise Boys' Sports Paul Day Ray Ferguson Girls' Sports .lo-De Whitney Prophecy Louise Baker lVlury Mae Wilkinson Calendar Suzanne Worcester Library Club Phyllis Meyer THE STAFF. W. Moulton G. Grizzle S. Rimbey 'rwEN'rY.FouR fladzw TOD ROW: Il. Sh-in-ns, IC. Ili-ll, Mr. l'mh-rwooml, S. Www-vslt-1'. Iv. iit'Illil'll'iiSUlI. Second Flow: AI, Imwtly, l'. Alt'j'1'l', M, XX'y:1tl. M. A, I.illlu-. S, SllXl'lll.Ill, Ii. t 1nnmlx The members of the staff wish to thank their advisers, Miss Johnson and 'VII Underwood, for their guidance throughout the year. We also want to thank our patrons who have helped us to finance this book. l n...vw M. Wyatt J. VVhitney P. Wise M. A. Little TWENTY-F1vE Speech and Dramatics Rose Marian Cannedy Snapshots Robert Bell Class Activities Dale Hendrickson Marjorie Dawdy Jokes Ray Little Will Bonnie Smith Ilah Boston Class History Sue Carol Silvcrnail Music Hozella Stevens Typists Mercedes Wyatt Mary Ann Little 7 cw Back Row: J. Marlin, Il. 'I'n-nnill. M. XX'ise, Il, Ih-II. fi. Grizzle. .I. Smith, I-I. IN-wk. .I, Ilumlliollsv, AI. Iilule, Second Row: l'. Ilny, M, Litlb-. M. lmxwly. li. Ilillb-, Il. 'I':nlz-. Il. S11-vt-ns, BI, 1':l1ilu--ly. S. Silxi-rnaiil. The pictures on the two pages represent the T Club of 1947 and 1948. Since the Club did not function last year, a new group of officers was elected. They are: presi- dent, Rose Marian Cannedyg vice-president, Sue Carol Silvernailg secretary, Dick Ilans- bergerg and treasurer, Mary Wise. The Speech Club is the spring-board for contest training. This event is of great interest and incentive to our students. In this club everyone is interested in some type ol' speech activity. If he does not participate, he is dropped from membership. The Club gives the members an opportunity to appear before a group. It meets once every two weeks and students volunteer to appear on the program. All types of interpretative ma- terial are made available to them. Members may practice after school until five o'clock and, when a special program is being prepared, after dinner until nine o't-lock. Inter- pretation, acting, and contest activities are carried on by the club and are extra-cnr- ricular. Since interpretation is so very personal, we have found that best results come as a result of special outside work. MRS. THELMA WILKINSON. TWENTY-SIX '17 61145 Back Row: Al, Swvelin. ll. Colm-l'. l'. liraulslizlw. Il. il2lllSlilll'L1l'l', ll. XYilx'ox, .l, llzlnsom, li. Sloan-. Second Row: ll. llzllll-nthul, M. llnrm-tl, l'. llunly, ll. lloppcr. XY, Smith, lb. Shaw, L. ltznwlins. The T Club presented the play, Heritage of Wimpole Street at the Sectional Contest at Lincoln on March 15, 1947. The members of the cast were: Jack Cunning- ham, Lorena Spencer, Mary Wise, Rose Marian Cannedy, and Jim Ransom. The members of T Club presented a program for the Woman's Club at the Methodist Church on Thursday night, December 18, 1947. The program consisted of two plays. They were One Sunday Afternoon with the following cast: Betty Stone, Rose Marian Cannedy, Bob Tennill, and Bob Bell. The other play was The Cratchet's Christ- mas with the following cast: Jim Roodhouse, Sue Carol Silvernail, Charlotte Hanly, Joyce Martin, Pat Bradshaw, Rozella Stevens, lVIary Margaret Sweetin, James Ransom and Dick Hansberger. The T Club presented a poetry program for the Library Club, Thursday eve- ning, February 5, 1948. Members appearing on the program were: Pat Day, Rose Mar- ian Cannedy, Pat Bradshaw, Charlotte Hanly, Elinora Deck, Mary Wise, Mary A. Little, Mary M. Sweetin, Rose Hopper, Leona Little, Halle Hellenthal, Betty Stone, Rozella Stev- ens, Mary L. Ruyle, Joyce Martin, Jim Smith, and Dick Hansberger. On February 28. 1948, the T Club sent several members to the Sectional Con- test at Jacksonville. Roodhouse placed second. TWENTY-SEV N .nz gm nl! puny Back Row: IC, llnllzlrml. S.Uvv1-ns. l.. liQlkL'l'. U. llublmrd. l'. Day, li. Mc-yer, XV. XYild, D. llzmslrlll'Ll Y'. U- Nm-wtun. J. Smith. J. Few. ll. Ash, M. 'l'illcl'y, ll. llzillenlhul, Miss Ainsworth. Second Row: li. 'I'ills-ry, IG. Punts. ll. XYintm-rs, M. XVy:ltt, l'. lvleyurs, I.. lmwsoii. U. llunly. I.. t'ukvr. ll. Iiuslinw-ll. As in the past, the library has been conducted by student librarians under the supervision of Miss Ainsworth. The library staff consists of regular librarians and as- sistant librarians who work in their absence. Students who work in the library for the first time meet once a week to study the correct library procedures. New bookcases were installed under the blackboard on the south side of the li- brary. Forty new books were ordered during the first semester and approximately the same number were ordered during the second semester. During Book Week, which was the week of November 16-22, there was a display of the new books in the Yur-Shop window. In order to interest students in the work of the Library Club, to reward the li- brarians who have worked diligently and :faithfully to improve the library and to assist students in finding the material they need, the members of the club voted to purchase library pins which will be awarded at the end of each semester to those who have ful- filled their requirements. The requirements for the library pins are: TWENTY-EIGHT .rw gm arg Standing: .l. Martin, M. I.. Ruylc, J. Sitton. R. Little. D. XVliitc, K. Tillcry, Il. xVhltilkl'l', R. Bell, M. J. t'rci.:'niilo, li. Tennill, Il. Ash, D. Hendrickson, Miss Ainsworth. Sitting: M. Swcn-tin. S. XYol'ccstvl'. M. E. 1NIiliJL'l'l'X. J. Jeffers. B. Tutc, 1'. f'l'lllllI'k'0, H. Stevens, M. Sllcrwin. ii'lL'llllL' not sliownb: Evelyn May. 1. Successfully pass Library Club apprenticeship. 2. One additional semester of satisfactory work. 3. The student must be passing in three subjects when the pin is awarded. 4. Pins are to be awarded at the end of each semester. The library was decorated very beautifully at Christmas time. There was a tree, drawings on the windows, and the bulletin board was attractively decorated by Betty Winters. The first social function of the Library Club was a Christmas party held at the home of Suzanne Worcester on Wednesday, December 17, 1947. The evening was spent socially and a gift exchange was held. PHYLLIS MEYER. TWENTY-NINE we glam Top Row: S. Hruwn, li. liullziiwl. I'. lils-yn-V. V.llzlx'li1i, N. t'ummi1is, N. lll'lll'l', I', lil'2lllSl1IlXY. S. XYUV- uslmi. ll. Nl'-Il. l, Xiisi-, 1.. hrlzzlv. - Second Row: M. lNlJlll1'l'l'j'. M. lluylm-. .l. Marlin, S. Owens, I.. Little. A. Vunimins, M. XYis4-, M. Vzistve-l. IC. lhwli. li. Slt'Y1'llS. S. liimlwy, S. lllilvffllilll. Third Row: ll. S1H'llK'l'l', M. Swm-tin. ll. linker, XV. Moulton, ll. l'Q'l'l'X. V, lY:ul1l. M. lizrxxnly, l'. Alzislm-rs, ll, Slum-. I'. t'l'1llill'Ul'. M. Malrtiil. J. lfvw. V. Young, Bottom Row: ll. 'l':ilmf. l'. llulmvs. ll. Rawlins. S. llm-llmi. ll. Y4'Jl5ll'l', .l. I':lirlw1-ll, F. .Im-lwmi, 1'. Ilulily. Al. Willziiiloii. ll, l'L'l'l'j', M. Yi-nge-1', ll. Hum-i14i', M. Little. Miss lCl'VVlIl, Dirt-vlur. On September 3, fifty-four girls interested in music assembled in the music room. They were very happy to welcome their instructor, Miss Vivian Erwin, as there had been no music department the previous year. The Chorus presented the annual Christmas program, Carols by Candlelight, at the Church of Christ. The girls wore uniform white blouses and dark skirts. Sue Carol Silvernail read The Littlest Angel. Also a group of girls went caroling during the Christmas season. The Glee Club presented its spring festival early this spring. They sang a group of classical, semi-classical, and popular songs. The girls in the Club wish to extend their appreciation and thanks to Miss Erwin for her supervision. They also thank Patricia Wise who accompanied them on the piano. THIRTY me Jw Sui- Ilroxru, Mary Wise. Mary l.. Iiuple, llzzllmm N1-:il--, Suxzmm- xYlPl'l'l'5l0'l', M:urw-l1- ll2l5llll lil ls:-, Slilrl--3 Iliml--5. Mau Mm- XX'illiiiis-in. Seated: Miss liixxin. Soon after the Girls' Chorus was organized, Miss Erwin held tryouts for triple trio. The sopranos chosen were Mary Wise, Sue Brown, Mary Lou Ruyleg second sopranos, Suzanne Worcester, Barbara Neil, Marcele Casteelg altos, Patricia Wise, Shirley Rimbey, and Mary Mae Wilkinson. The triple trio sang three numbers in the Christmas program. They have also made several appearances at community functions, including the Wonian's Club and the Rotary Club. The triple trio also wishes to thank Miss Erwin for her training and Patricia Wise for playing. ROZELLA STEVENS. THIRTY-ONE ,. Q. Q. I Top Row: Il. I'4-rry, J. Fm-w. Ile-tty I'L-rry. XY. Moulton, INI. Ilk'IIIIQ'lIlll'f.'j. II. Tnlm-. Il. Ilozu-In-r, Second Row: N. Yinyurtl. ID. Alu-ml, Ii. Amlmirv. IC. Owens, F. Iwlavkm-y. V. XVahI. A. Mzuslmll, I'. Mash-is. AI, Sw.-I-lin, Il, l'IlIllIl'fiX. l'. Ilolmc-S, S, Helton. IXI. IG. lW2llJl'l'l'j', .l. Ilullon, M, I.. Main-l'ly. Third Row: Al. Yvzlun-1'. M. i'ilNi4't'l. I.. I-'urln-r, S, llrown. S, Uwvns, Ii. Neale, S. Iliinhvy. S. XVm'z'e-str-1', I', Ilrzulslmw. 41. flrizzln-, Ill. In-ek, I-1. iiillljllll, .l. Manrtin. S, l'oI'l'lmllu. Fourth Row: IP, I'ollalHI. .l. II4-nmlrivkson, IZ, Winlris. RI. Alaurlin. J. Wliiluu-15. Miss Wills. M. I.. lluylo. l.. l.itlIv, l'. l'rvg'milo, S. Silvn-i'li:lil. ll, Yl'2lP.21'l'. V, .lm-kson, Fifth Row: Al. Wise, J. Vzuwlwt-ll. II. III-lit-ntlml. G. llillvlanul, Y. lNIs'I'Il1'oy. M. A. I.itllv, Il, Iloppe-11 There were sixty-three members enrolled this year in our organization. The of- ficers elected for the year were: Jo Whitney, president, Mary Lou Ruyle, vice-presi- dentg Marilyn Martin, secretary, Leona Little, treasurer. Our activities this year included an outdoor camping trip, our annual Halloween Dance, a Mother-Daughter Tea, and our annual Sadie Hawkins' Party. Also during the year we enjoyed many different games. We played tennis, baseball, soccer, badminton, volleyball, and baseball. The fall Play Day was held in our gym. The theme was the names of Indian tribes. Six towns were represented. They were: White Hall, Jerseyville, Hardin, Kamps- ville, Milton, and Roodhouse. We especially want to thank our G.A.A. adviser, Miss Roxie Witts, for her guid- ance throughout the school year. I am sure the girls will be looking forward to her supervision again next year. JO WHITNEY. THIRTY-TWO At the Tea Beauty in tho Rough Whlxl'lx'S Santa? G.A.A. Initiation At Camp THIRTY-THREE II ll Top ROW! Il. Hu-Il. l'l, Sillwrll. M. llllllull, li. l.illlv, ll, l'l':llilI'4-1-, Y, MMI:-1'. -l. Sill-Ili. econd Row: .l, Small. II, llown-rs, Il. F4-i'y.:ilson. Il. Iluvlin. II. In-nn--r, Il. Scott. Ii. 'IN-imill. Alix 1 :mil ll Bottom Row: l'. Imp, .l, Iioinlhoiisw. li. In-ll, l..II:nll:uwl, ll. liJIl'lI14 lIl The R Club is a new organization started this year under the spon- sorship of Coach Campbell. Organized for boys who have earned an R letter in either football, basketball, or track, the purpose of this Club is to promote athletics and social activities for the members. The membership this year consisted of the twenty-five charter mem- bers. The officers elected were: Ray Little, presidentg James Sitton, 'vice- presidentg Duane Bell, secretaryg and Ellis Sitton, treasurer. One of the outstanding social activities of the school year was a dance sponsored by the R Club. THIRTYAFOUR ,Q Q9 1 ., -Q ,O r 1 Q 1 I .af -A q f p kllff v ' , --9- I n 'L' U r -ix :J tttmuwa Jnoflvall. Head Coach Campbell and Assistant Coach Miller began the season with thirty-eight boys coming out to practice. Many of these boys had had at least one year's experience and eight had been donning their togs for three previous years. Very early in the season it became evident that there were hopes to repeat last year's record and win the Illinois Valley Conference. Because of a very strong defensive club with an ability to take advantage of the breaks of the game, the boys beat last year's record by winning undisputedly the Illinois Valley Conference title. September 20-Roodho-use 20-I.S.D. 0 The Railroader's opening game at I.S.D. gave the team a good start. Although the score does not show it, this was a hard-fought game. September 26-Roodhouse 28-Winchester 0 Roodhouse plunged into action against Winchester in the first conference game. A touch- down on the kickoff gave the Railroaders the upper hand, and the playing that followed gave the fans plenty of excitement. October 3-Roadhouse 13-Greenfield 0 The first game at home found the Railroaders well prepared to roll over Greenfield with steam to spare. Greenfield's defensive play was second only to Pittsfield's. 12, Fx J .3 ive 'Y O 5: 'Tl' me .Qing Qin KL! '1 F 42 Q39 ... 79 865 mv . A ae F .timfii ,iffy V Top Row: K. 4'rul1tree, Mr. Miller, J. Scott, D. Crabtree, J. Hendrickson, J, Sevvers, IC. Sittnn, ll. Hamm-r. I'. lmy. Il, 1'2ll'Il'l02lIl, ll. Iii-nner, If. Tucker, ll. Mclfllruy, H. Newman. Mr. Uamplwll. Second Row: V. Mm-tive. ll. llenmlricksun, li. llowers. R. Brooks. S. liullnrsi. J. liomllnuusv, ll. H4-ll, ll. I.iIlIv, Il, Ilzivlin, lt, 'I'vnnilI. M. lluttun. Third Row: li. 'I'ille-ry, IJ. thu-enwult. M. M1-l'l1-miing. R. lrfverett, J. Rnnsoine, J. Sitton. K. limxwi-H. .l. tlillnoro, XY. Stoffm-V. M. J. i'l'c-grnilv, li. Manley, L. Coker, IG. Coates. THIRTY-SIX October 10-Roodhouse 33-Carrollton 0 The Railroaders went forth to try their skill on the Carrollton Hawks, The Hawks only threatened the Railroader's goal once late in the fourth quarter but lacked sufficient power to push over a score. The Railroaders kept their attack on the ground. October 17-Roodhouse 19-Jerseyville 6 The Railroaders had a tough assignment ahead of them when they played Jerseyville. Jer- seyville scored on a pass early in the second quarter, tying up the game. Soon after, though, the Railroaders got on the ball. They were handicapped by the loss of Little and Tennill, who were hurt in the third quarter. October 24-Roodhouse 28-Pleasant H ll 6 The Railroaders made their sixth start of the season as visitors at Pleasant llill, With the exception of a fumble in the late part of the fourth quarter, all went well. October 31-Roodhouse 6-Pittsfield 0 Under cold gray skies, which continuously poured rain, Roodhouse played the toughest 'team in the cont'erence. Remembering last year's game, which ended with a 7-7 tie, the Railroaders were determined to win. The score was made in the latter part of the game when a skillful arm tossed a pass to a Railroadev' end who had slipped to his knees and made a beautiful catch to give the Rail- roadcrs the game, 6-0. November ll-Roodhouse 28-White Hall 13 Faithful Railroader fans gathered around the Roodhouse athletic field on Armistice Day to scc Roodliouse plunge on to grasp an undisputed championship title. Seniors Jim Roodhouse, Ray Little, Paul Day, Richard Carmean, Robert Bell, Donald llav- lin, Russell Bowers, and Dale Hendrickson wore 'the red and white for the last time. Norma Vineyard Joyce Hendrickson Wilma Moulton it - .if Sf ineiel file, . f 1 'gk X t THIRTY-SEVEN ' . Y ,xg X QI? . fx' f . L .ey a I . 5 . ', if 'x, A YA Q.. , x lag! 1 A' -A 7 ii ' , - mggj . I M33 : 114. W9 - ' Ts 1 g ' Tn I asa A T WAX at . . XL ' . Vkk .5 ters t ., - Q 'vi' 'Mtxfi' Y . ' . , w ye I Lt . 3 VGA. Top Row: R. Rell. R. Bowers. P. Cai-mean. P. Dav. D. Havlin. Second Row: D. Hendrickson, R. Little, J. Roodhouse. L. Ballard, H. Benner. Third Row: J. Scott. ll. Tennill, M. Hutton. BILL BROOKS . . . . . . TACKLE DONALD HAVLIN . . . . . END Bill, the heaviest man on the squad, made up two Legs gave the fans many thrills when he went hundred and thirty pounds of our team. His ahility into action. lion played end most of the time. hut to block and tackle was very valuable. was also a good center. JIM ROODHOUSE . - - - GUARD LAWRENCE BALLARD . . . FULLBACK D0'Di9 was one of our most Capable ball Play' Sam always gave the opponents mort- than they Pm- H9 was Plfwed on the LV- first team- were looking for. He was placed on the I.V. first team and was also placed on the all-state third RAY LITTLE . . . . QUARTERBACK team' Charlie, elected co-captain for the season, played an outstanding game all year. He did an JIM SCOTT , , , , , , , BACK Scotty was a hard fighter and will he a valuable- player next year. excellent job calling signals. He was placed on the I.V. second team. RICHARD CARMEAN .... END HAL BENNER . . u . . . . BACK Rlchi's great skill and fighting spirit enabled him to win fame among the gpgrt fans, He made Dumpy was one of the hardest driving mcn on the catch of the year in the Pittsfield-Roodhouse the team- He. tw. will be an important man next game. He was placed on the I.V. second team. YPHF- He was also elected co-captain of the Rallroaders. ROBERT TENNILL . . . . . BACK ROBERT BELL . . . . . GUARD HJ .. l Y. 1 l , I H . ' ones was one of our lieauest and best play cis. Mouse is to be respected for his never-awe-llv' He was always bumping and bruising the oppo- attltude. He was always a hard worker whether nents before they could stop him. lt was in practice or in a game. DALE HENDRICKSON . . QUARTERBACK MAURICE BUTTON - - - - CENTER Date ,wbstttuted for Ray many times du,-ing the A lot of credit goes to Maurice, who always played year. He proved that the boys who set the pace H hard game- at practice make the conference winners. PA L DAY ...... RUSSELL BOWERS .... GUARD U LINEMAN Day was one of the outstanding lineman ln the Sleepy contributed much to making the tough- I.V. conference for the last three years. He was est line in the conference. placed on the I.V. second team. THIRTY-EIGHT A second Lujack? Muscles Touchdown! Cregmile in for Brooks Happy landing! Yea team! Photo finish THIRTY NINE Top Row: Al. .l. Vrn-aniilt-. XY. Slofl'4-r, XY, Israel. lf. rl'lll'lit'l'. Il. rlsuriim-V, li, Ash. ll, Mainlt-y, .l, Ililinoiw-, I.. lsriil ' A I ' l ' 1 zlI1lI'l l Second Row: li. ltowvrs. .l. llansom, .l. S1-ov:-i's. IC. Hilton, M. M1-l It-miinu. BI. llulton, l, lm ily.--, .l, ll- -. ,A I I iw- ., . .', -.. K. ii ll lit imill ll lfll I Xliid Third Row: ll, lh-im.-i', II. ll:-ll. l'. lP:1y..l. S4-oil. ll. l t-rgquson. ll. l.i11ln-. li. f'arinm-an, IP. ll2ll'll1'Il. lb. Ile-mlrii-Its n , , S Coach Miller Coach Campbell lI'i4'l11rt-s not slioxxnr Sam llallarll. Jim ltomllifvll- 5LlAk2f6llU. Coach Campbell's Roodhouse Railroad- ers came through the season winning fourteen games and losing nine. Consid- ering the competition of Pittsfield, Woozl- ' er Waverly 'ind Carrollton, this was a riv. , . . K , . vcry good season. Also in the Winchester Invitational Tournament, the first place trophy was won for the second time since We have taken part in it. The team a'so placed third in the Greene County Tourna- ment played at White Hall, and second in the Jerseyvillc Regional Tournament. Coach MiIIer's second team did not have many games to their credit, but in look- ing over their sea:'on's record, you will find that most games were lost by Tl very small margin of two or three points. lt is to those boys that the graduatfng seniors wish the greatest of success in the next season. FORTY 7947- 79 8 We They GREENE COUNTY TOURNAMENT Nov. 25 . . . Pittsfield There . . 39 38 C v1-hm, Dee. 5 ..... Elclred Here . . 56 30 Feb. 5 W111113 H1111 33 27 Dec. 9 . . Jerseyville Here . . 47 32 Feb. 6 Ca1.1.O1110n 51 72 Dec. l2 . . . Carrollton Here . . 32 33 Feb 7 G1.eenf1C1d 1 44 35 Dec. 13 . . Wood River Here . . 33 59 DCC. 16 1 1 P111sf1e1d Here I 31 34 Feb 10 . . , Carrollton There 35 44 Dm.. 19 llb' WuVC1.1y There 1 1 54 55 Feb 13 . . Winchester Here 35 38 J1111. 2 1 1 I Tri-City Here I 47 23 Feb 17 . . . Gfeellfleld PIGYC 42 19 Jain. 9 . . Winchester There . . 43 39 Feb 20 ' ' ' White H1111 Them 46 38 Jrrrr. I3 . . Greenfield There . . 64 31 Feb- 24 ' - Jacksonville Them 50 51 Jun, 16 . . White Hall Here . . 50 27 Feb' 27 ---- LSD- Hem 54 45 WINCHESTER TOURNAMENT REGIONAL TOURNAMENT ' ' gg Mer-eir 2 Greenfield . . , 64 34 Jen. 23 Griggsville . 49 40 March 4 Hardin ' - 64 7 Jan. 24 Winchester . . . 46 32 March 5 CH1'1'0Ht0U - 49 55 Jun. 30 Jerseyville . There 49 28 Ray Little Ray Ferguson Paul Day Dale Hendrickson Robert Bell Senior Forward Senior Guard Senior Forward Senior Guard Senior Guard Richard Carmean Hal Benner Jim Scott David Barnett James Hendrickson Senior Center Junior Guard Junior Guard Junior Forward Junior Guard FORTY-ONE jmck Inasmuch as the Railroader is published before the current track season ends, it is necessary to review the track season of the previous year, 1947. The Greene County and Illinois Valley meets were held at Hoozlhoure with Routl- house taking both first places. Roodhouse l.eld two triangular meets, one with I.S.D., Greenfield, and Roodhouse, and the other with Jerseyville, Winchester, and Roodhouse with Roodhouse taking both first places. A first place was also taken in the White Hull and Roodhouse Dual meet held at Roozlhouse. Entering the district meet, Roodhouse had two boys come out on top. Donald Havlin placed first in the high jump and Vincent Reagor placed second in the pole vault. Receiving these places, the boys had the honor of going on to the state meet but did not place. Top Flow: M. Campbell, J. Scoit, D. VVyatt. H. R1 nner, R. f'2ll'I'I'lE'2lI1, l,. liallard, IW, lluvlin. G. t':-ffnmn, 'I'. Allen X. ll, lluylm-. .l, Uoplm-y, P. Day, IW, McElroy, lL Miller. Second Row: M. Hutton, lk. Newman, W. P. Gilmore, li. Sitton. M. Harp, Y, llcngor, ll. Little, lb. llamly, .I mNll1ullS0. ll. l'Ullall'll, First Row: R. llowvr, J. Hendrickson. H. Alred, li, Israel, J. Ransom, IJ. f'l'2llllI't'l', I.. Wells. IG. Silton, lv, In-ll ll. Ash, J. Sitton. l'. Kelly, E. Fawrvll. FORTY-TWO Gim'me a hand Hail the conquering heroes Joyce and Hal Hike! Reach, fellows Tip off FORTY-THREE 1947- 19486 September 2 School opens. O.K. now, but wait 'til later. 17 G.A.A. initiation and hike. Poor kids. 20 I.S.D. football game there. We won. 26 Winchester game there. We won again. 29 Second team plays Winchester there. Too bad! October 3 Greenfield football game here. Our luck still holds. 3 G.A.A. overnight camping trip. Have company, girls? ' 10 Carrollton football game there. Are we hot! 10 End of first six Weeks. 17 Jerseyville football game here. What's the matter, Coochie? 18 G.A.A. Play Day here. 24 Pleasant Hill football game here. 25 G.A.A. workshop at Granite City-Miss Witts speaks. 31 Pittsfield football game here. Poor, wet Saukees. 31 G.A.A. Halloween dance. November 11 School closed. Armistice Day. 11 White Hall football game here. Still victorious. 14 Freshman dance ffreshmen onlyl. Exclusive-they're learning 21 End of second six weeks. Getting harder! 21 Sophomore party. 26 First basketball game at Pittsfield. Tough luck. 27 School closed for Thanksgiving. December 1 School reopens. 5 Eldred basketball game here. 9 Jerseyville basketball game here. 12 12 12 14 16 Pittsfield basketball game here. Library Club party. Waverly basketball game there. Christmas vacation begins. Hooray! Carrollton basketball game here. Are our faces red! G.A.A. Mother-Daughter Tea. Very pretty. Senior dance. Vesper services. Girls' Chorus. 17 19 19 FORTY-FOUR 7947- 79486 January 2 Tri-City basketball game here. 5 School reopens. 9 Winchester basketball game there. 13 Greenfield basketball game there. 14-15 Semester exams. Got them 'Mid-Semester Blues. 16 White Hall basketball game here. 16 Semester ends. One down, one to go. 19-24 Winchester tournament. We Won, by golly, we won. 30 Jerseyville basketball game there. February 2 Annual drive. 3-6 Greene County Tournament at White Hall. We got third. 10 Carrollton basketball game there. Too bad! 12 School closed. Lincoln's birthday. 13 Winchester basketball game here. 17 Greenfield basketball game here. 20 White Hall basketball game there. 24 Jacksonville there. 26-27 County Institute at Carrollton. School closed. 27 I.S.D. basketball game here. Good second team game! 27 End of fourth six weeks. What happened to my chemistry grade? 27 Senior dance. 28 District Speech Contest at Jacksonville. We got first in Class B. March 2-5 Regional Basketball Tournament at Jerseyville. 13 Sectional Speech Contest at Lincoln. First in Class B. 26 Good Friday. School closed. April 2 I.E.A. meeting at East St. Louis. 9 End of fifth six weeks. Still can't find my chemistry grade. 16-17 State Speech Contest at Urbana. 23-24 Greene County Track and Field Meet. 31 Illinois Valley Track and Field Meet. May 1 Illinois Valley Trackand Field Meet. 14-15 State Final Track and Field Meet. 21 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. 23 Baccalaureate Services. 28 Commencement. Goodbye, R.C.H.S! FORTY FIVE PM Louise Baker, crusading editor of the Rood- house Record, has just returned from a reunion of the class of '48. She has just called Mary Mae Wilkinson to tell her what has happened to all her old friends. As the scene opens, Mary Mae is trying to balance the twins on one arm while she prepares lunch for her husband, who is the prominent physician of the town. Hello, Mary Mae? This is Louise. I prom- ised to tell you about our 1958 class reunion when I came home. It doesn't seem as if it has been 10 years since we graduated. The toastmaster at the ban-, quet was a tall, slender, important looking gen- tleman who turned out to be none other than Donald Havlin! Donald Basham, the new Vice-President of the United States gave a speech for us. How he can talk! Jim Roodhouse and Bill Todd announced that they were leaving at midnight for an exe perimental flight in their new rocket ship. Bob Bell, Paul Day, and Richard Carmean were outstanding stars in last year's Rose Bowl game, and Marjorie Dawdy was elected Queen of the Tournament of Roses. Russell Bower is president of the Sleepy- Down Mattress Company. Doris Jackson is his private secretary. Ray Ferguson is a prominent manufacturer of trucks. The trouble is, he can't tell one from another because they're all red. Evelyn May is employed by Ray as his private secretary. Harold Flaugher and his brother-in-law, Kenneth Tillery, have become successful with their cattle ranch. ' Ilah Mae Bushnell, formerly Ilah Mae Bos- ton, gave birth to triplets at Our Savior's hos- pital and was attended by Superintendent of Nurses, Shirley Rimbey, and Doctor Gerry Grizzle. Say, did you know that three members of our graduating class are in the Russian Ballet? They are Phyllis Meyer, Bonnie Smith, and Bet- ty Tate. Was who there? Ray Little? Yes. Of course you know he is the idol of the bobby-soxers. Jo-De Brooks, the former Jo-De Whitney, was the star of the All-American Girls' Basket- ball Team as they came through with a victory. Her husband was of great moral support as he cheered her on from the stand. Did you know that Rose Marian Cannedy played Scarlet in the revival of Gone With the Wind ? The latest is: Pat Wise has signed a two- year contract with Spike Jones as his star pianist. Pilot Pat Day and Co-Pilot Mary Ann Little have just returned from their flight around the world. Hocus-Pocus the Great fin private life known as Ray McMahanJ was part of the entertainment and was ably assisted by Lila Lawson. Robert Scott and wife, formerly Betty Win- ters, are making a success of their chicken farm. Of course, you knew that Dale Hendrickson has made his first million from his oil fields in Texas. Sue Carol Silvernail has been named by LOOK magazine as the second Sonja Henie and Rosemary Spencer is her personal designer for all her costumes. Mary Ellen Maberry is married to a top admiral in the U. S. Navy. His name escapes me at the moment. Rozella Stevens just succeeded in having published her latest novel The Last Letter. Jim Sitton is now manager of J ackson's Pool Room. Virgil McGee is Jim's official bouncer. Nyela McGee now owns the chain of Goody- Goody Restaurants from coast to coast and Mercedes Wyatt is her private secretary. Wilma Wyatt, formerly Wilma Moulton, is seen in the best places in her new 1958 Ford. Suzanne Worcester is making her debut at the Metropolitan Opera on January 31. The former Mariam Tillery is designing baby clothing. She designs all her own chil- dren's clothes. Well, I'll let you go now. What? Yes, I do believe it is a class to be proud of. FORTY-SIX Klan, WHL Donald Basham, leave my non-interest in the girls to Duane Bell. Bob Bell, leave my popularity with the girls to Leonard Wells. Russell Bower, leave my sleepy personality to Howard Whitaker. Richard Carmean, leave my glamour to Charles Hubbard. Paul Day, leave my manly physique to Ernie Farrell. Ray Ferguson, leave my basketball togs to any expert. Harold Flaugher, leave the school to Jo-Ann Tillery. Donald Havlin, leave my Ichabod resemblance to Myron McClenning. Dale Hendrickson, leave my sister to Hal Benner. Ray Little, leave my ability to play football to Bob Everett. Ray McMahan, leave James Smith to guard Arlene Jim Roodhouse, leave my all-too-brilliant remarks to Donald Crabtree. Robert Scott, leave my perfect behavior in study halls to Carl Evans. James Sitton, leave my height to Don Greenwalt. Kenneth Tillery, leave my curly hair to Jackie'Landreth. Bill Todd, leave my ability to be late for class and still get by, to Charlotte Hanly Virgil McGee, leave R.C.H.S. for good this time. Louise Baker, leave my shyness to Shirley Walker. Ilah Boston, leave my love for P.E. to Mary Barnett. Marian Cannedy, leave to go to Vince. Pat Day, leave my quiet manner to Mary Lou Ruyle. Gerry Grizzle, leave my tiny figure to Peg Cregmile. Doris Jackson, leave my disinterest in boys to Vera Wahl. Lila Lawson, leave my position as librarian to Joyce Martin. Mary Ann Little, leave my quietness in history class to Lowell Coker. Mary E. Maberry, leave my curly hair to Betty Stone. Evelyn May, leave all boys in care of Betty Newton. Nyela McGee, leave to find a secretarial position with a handsome boss. Phyllis Meyer, leave my changing moods to Betty Perry. Wilma Moulton, leave my interest in White Hall boys to Marcele Casteel. Shirley Rimbey, leave my belief in one love to Jim Ransom. Sue Silvernail, leave my technique in skipping showers to Elsie Ballard. Bonnie Smith, leave my lengthy recitations in history to Bob Tennill. Rosemary Spencer, leave my laugh to Barbara Neal. Rozella Stevens, leave my writing ability to Ed Coates. Betty Tate, leave my excellent recitations in chemistry to David Barnett Mariam Tillery, leave my tiny voice to Sandra Owens. Jo-De Whitney, leave my basketball technique to Mary Elva Sherwin. Mary Mae Wilkinson, leave my job as soda jerke1 ' to any jerk. Betty Winters, leave my artistic touch to Rita Sullivan. . Pat Wise, leave my ability as typist to Howard Bushnell. Suzanne Worcester, leave my way with the boys to Marilyn Martin. Mercedes Wyatt, leave my ability to gab constantly to Sandra Coffman FORTY-SEVEN V ...- Whoo? Look out below Daily visitor Buck to nature Juvenile delinquent? Workin' man Another trophy Little Brown Jug Freshie FORTY NINE ff Pfwm and fanqu-QL I I On May 124, ISMT. the graduating class ol' that year was presented with a banquet and prom by the nduaiting class ol' HH8. 'l'hc thcme was Moon Dreams which was carried out in the decorations ot' blue and vcr. Music tor thc evening was furnishecl by Louis Norvell and his orchestra. ' f v E4 ,L .yli 1- '-Ill Mt FIFTY-ONE 63fw41Lanz, Master of Ceremonies Jim Roodhouse Invocation . . . . Mrs. Reilly Welcome . . Ray Little Response . . Guy Spencer Trio- Suzanne Worcester Mary Muriel Dean lVlary Mae Wilkinson Maury Muriel Dean Pat Wise Sue Carol Silvernail . . Faculty Mr. Underwood . . Juniors Mr, llarr . . Seniors Til Mint Fruit Cups Divinity Salad Garden Appetizers Fricassec Chicken Legs Green Peas Au Naturals Duchess Potatoes Spiced Apple Sauce Pocketbook Rolls Butter Spring Short Cake Iced Tea Coffee H uv 9 09144 JD 51 94M Mr. Miller: Name the flve most important races of man. Charles Hubbard: The 100, 220, the quarter, the mile, and the hurdles. Editor: So you make up these jokes yourself? Joke Editor: Yep, out of my head. Editor: You must be. Norma Cummins: You ought to take chloroform. Lowell Coker: Yeah, who teaches it? Mr. Campbell: Did anybody in here take physics? R. Ferguson: No, but I took a couple of Carter's llttle llver pills. ' Miss Ainsworth: Richard, what is a cannibal? Carmean: I don't know. Miss Ainsworth: Yes, you do. If you ate your mother and father, what would you be? Carmean: An orphan, I guess. Mrs. Wilkinson: Do you think the speaker put enough fire ln his speech? Peg Cregmllez My opinion is that he dldn't put enough of hls speech ln the fire. Mlss Johnson: XVhere do we flnd mangoes? Mercedes Wyatt: Where woman goes. Charlotte Hanly: Yes, I will gladly help you pick out a book. Do you want something light? Jlm Ransom: It doesn't matter, I have my car outslde. Dld you hear about the little freshman- Who before golng to bed drank a bottle of mer- curochlome so hls dreams would be ln technlcolor? Who cut a hole ln the rug because he wanted to see the floor show, and then put it back because he dldn't want to see the whole show? VVho sat In the middle of the street with two oieces of bread ln his hand waiting for some traffic jam, and along came a street car and gave him a. jar? Vl'ho rut bread crumbs ln hls shoes to feed his olgeon toes? Who ate fire pennies so he could see the change in himself? W'ho went to the florlst's to buy a defense plant? Who ran around the hed trying to catch some sleep? VVho flooded the gym because Mr. Miller told him to go ln as a sub? VVho put hls father In the lcebox so he could have a frozen pop? VVho refused to go to school because they wanted her' to study improper fractions? Vl'ho ate dynamite hoplng her hair would grow in bangs? Who picked up the rug to see the floor show, but put It down again because all he found was some dlrty cracks? Bill Brooks: I love you better than life itself. J. WVhItney: Considering the life you lead, that's no compliment. Mr. Underwood: Give an example of wasted energy. Bud Cregmlle: Telling a halr-raising story to a bald headed man. Donald Havlln fgettlng into barber chalr-J: Cut all three short. Barber: What three? Havlin: Whiskers, hair, and chatter. Mrs. Strowmatt: A man outside says he has a dual personality. Mr. Barr: Well, tell him to go chase himself. Mrs. Wilkinson: Say, what happened to the girl you made lore to In the hammock? Bob Bell: Oh, We fell out. VVllma Moulton had her name, address, and the word yes put on a telegram. Clerk ttrylng to be helpfullz You can say five more words for the same price. Wilma: But wouldn't I seem too eager If I said 'yes' six times? DAFFY DEFINITIONS Committee: A group that keeps minutes and wastes hours. Hobby: Something you go goofy over to keep from going nuts over things in general. 1 Monolog: Conservation between husband and wl e. Parents: The hardship of a mlnor's Ilfe. Average Girl: One who thlnks she is above av- erage. Gentleman: One who steps on hls cigarette butt so it won't burn the carpet. Jitterbugs: Adolescents In their nlck-o-teens. Secret: Something that ls hushed about hither and yon. Jim Roodhouse came walking down the street in a barrel. Officer: See here, young man, are you a poker player? J. Roodhouse: No, but I spent a couple of hours with some guys who are. Bob Tennlll: Nobody will be the wlser lf I kiss you. Shirley Walker: Then don't kiss me-I'm after an education. Mr. Tucker: I hear your brother is a painter. Duane Bell: Yes, sir. Mr. Tucker: Does he palnt houses? Duane: No, slr. He paints men and women. Mr. Tucker: Oh, he's an artist? Duane: No, He paints WOMEN on one door and MEN on the other one. Russell Bower: What dld that French glrl say when you asked her lf she kissed and petted'! Jhn Scott: AdIeu. Russell: You lucky stiff. I Fvelyn May: Why do all the men call her 'Mus- c es' Dorls Jackson: Because they all want her in their arms. Kenneth Tlllery: Do you have the book, 'Man, the Master of Women'? Joyce Martin: The fictlon department is on the other side. F IFTY-TWO -m NR la.. Q ? l 1 lvllllllll buy ll Coka Hi1'4l's oyv vivw Gzlngriug up Puls Cheezit FIFTY-THRFE Glamour girls Smile prvtty ,Ryan Tink wif .. w.. THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW I stood transfixed with horror as he came toward me. My body felt numb and my throat dry. Should I scream for help? I tried but no sound came. What shall I do? My thoughts thundered through my head. He was terribly good looking-tall and handsome with wavy black hair and soulful brown eyes. Still, as I stood there unable to move in my terror, I wanted to run away from him as fast as possible. I hadn't known, when I promised to go to the dance with him, that he would be anything like this. As he smiled and spoke, I thought wildly, My mother told me there would be moments like this! What shall I do? Well, I can't run out now. I promised to go to that dance with him, and I'll go if I die of fright before the evening is out! With a superhuman effort I found my voice and managed a sickly smile. Thank goodness we would soon be outside in the soft spring dusk! If there happened to be a moon later tonight I'd just die! Maybe I could try and keep my eyes away from it while we were at the dance. My torture really began after arriving at the dance. I breathed a sigh of relief when I got to dance with Joe. Joe wore thick glasses and talked like a walking dic- tionary all the time-but any port in a storm I always say. Now he was a sensible boy who wore quiet clothes and never no-oh-no, it couldn't be! It must be the heat or something! There was right before my eyes, a dark green one with large sickly yellow dots in it. I hastened to excuse myself-a sudden headache. Retreating to the refreshment table, I found Prof. Johnson-our chemistry teacher. Prof, Johnson, how many atoms--. No! I can't stand much mornPI'll end up in a lunatic asylum! Three in one evening! This one was blue and green like the waves of the ocean with bright colored fish swimming around blowing pink and blue bubbles. I glanced wildly around. Ted Brown, our star football player, stood over in the corner looking bored and wearing a candy striped one. Then I saw our superin- tendent talking to Miss Gray, the librarian. Oh, how lovely-how simply lovely. I've always wanted a dress made out of that material. I wonder what he would think if I asked him where he got such a lovely one-midnight black with red roses on it. The evening wore ong and finally the last dance had ended, the last goodbye had been said, and we were on our way home. As we stood on the porch with the dark- ness all around us like a velvety blanket and the fragrance of mother's roses heavy in the sweet spring air, he bent his head slowly. The moon peeped out from behind a cloud and grinned wickedly at him. It exposed the Thing to full view. Of all of them I had seen tonight this one was the worst of all-perched on each flower was a large brightly colored butterfly. I breathed deeply and stammered an excuse to go in. May I see you tomorrow? No-no, I'll be busy. Wednesday then? No, no. I'll be busy for a week-maybe a month-or-or even a year. I opened the door and slid inside. I leaned against it scarcely daring to breathe. I can't believe it's all over. Does he think I'1l ever date him again after tonight? l'll prcbably dream of the ghastly things fastening themselves around me-tighter and tighter! How can men wear such horrible neckties when there are such nice plain black, brown or blue ones? I'll bet many a romance ended over just such crazy ties. And they talk about women's hats-there oughta be a law! by ROZELLA STEVENS. FIFTY-FOUR MY FIRST SHAVE I remember the first time I ever put shaving cream on my face, took a razor in my hand, and tried to shave. It was one sunny morning about two years ago. I had been out with a bunch of the boys. When I came home, I started to wash, but I had to wait on my brother, who was shaving. I washed and after I was through, I looked at myself in the mirror. To my surprise and great delight I noticed some dark fuzz above my upper lip. I decided to shave. I put lather all over my face and took Dad's razor. I didn't have much to shave, but it took me a long time. Finally about an hour later I stood before the mirror with blood dripping off my chin. I had cut myself all over, and I was bleeding in several places. I decided to put on some after-shaving lotion. Well, it smelled good, but when I put it on my face, tears came into my eyes, and I thought I was going to cry because it burned so badly. That was my first shave. Now I shave three times a week, and I don't think it is quite as big a thrill now as it was. by RICHARD CARMEAN. PANTALOONS The new look has brought back many styles in women's clothing that were fashionable in grandmother's day. Many of these styles are fascinating, but the most conspicuous of these are the new pantaloons. I say new because they are new to us bobby-soxers. Whether we like pantaloons or not, I fear they are here to stay. My grandmother tells me when she was little, her pantaloons were made of muslin and trimmed with dainty lace. The stylists today are picturing mother and daughter wearing very dainty, enchanting knee-length pantaloons. Young college co-eds are shown dancing, bi- cycling, and even swimming in these beguiling, forgotten articles of dress brought from grandmother's attic. I haven't decided whether I will climb on the band wagon and wear these pantaloons that the new look has bestowed upon us. I have been thinking, and I have found only one advantage of the pantaloons-they will help us girls out on these windy March days! , by SUE CAROL SILVERNAIL. FIFTY-FIVE 47 6DLlU'.e,5ee,jh.elrz, K ,is f fEfi,Q5 V ,I7r 'L flag' M 575512 dj Cf ' 'f - L A I, ' i fi IN fx M f Gifs? ,Q fx. 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Mrs. Wilkinson is our principal, And anyone can see That with lit., Latin, and speech class, She's as busy as a bee. Miss Ainsworth is so quiet We never know she's there So if you feel the urge to talk Look first and then beware. Mr. Campbell always does His very best each day. We ask him just one question now, How much do you weigh? Mr. Miller always has A joke to tell us all. But where's his sense of humor In that third hour study hall? 1-.ti Mr. Underwood teaches math Which requires a powerful brain. But please don't count on him to know Whether it will snow or rain. Mr. Tucker is a married man, It's very plain to see So girlies, please don't flirt with him When learning chemistry. Miss Johnson teaches us to type And take dictation, too. If it weren't for that cold walk each morn, She'd be content for true. Miss Witts has charge of girls' P.E. And also G.A.A. And then, add on her typing I She has a busy day. ..it..... Miss Erwin is a happy lass Who conducts our music class. 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