Tuscola High School - Tuscolian Yearbook (Tuscola, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1945 volume:

Issued The Senior Class Of The Tuscola Community High School Tuscola, Illinois May 1945 We, the senior's of 1945, dedicate this Tuscolian to all of our classmates who have gone and to those who will go to take their places in the struggle for freedom. We hope that they have been better qualified for service to their country by the training they received while here. These members are now in the Armed Forces: Lloyd Scott -u. S. Navy Lowell Reeder -U, Se Navy Jack Carrell -u. S, Navy Wayne Von Lanken- -u? S, Army Norman Dietrich— -U, s. Navy Jack Horsley -u. s. Navy FOREWORD We, the Senior Class of '45, publish this Annual, with the hope that it will help keep in our minds the many happy days spent here at T. C. H- S. In years to come, if while glancing through these pages, you rejoice to see the familiar faces of former classmates, only then will our purpose be accomplished. TUSCOLIAN STAFF Editors Art Editor Assistant Business Manager Assistants Girls' Athletic-Boys' Athletics Features Humor Snapshots Typists Mlmeographers Advisers Fat Ellis Mildred Oye Norman Dietrich Bob Briggs Don Sunderland Bill Stallsworth Bud Stabler Ann Fullerton .Ion Sunderland -ill Stallsworth •Jaok Horsley Jr, Carson Hable Moody Pat Wulliman Doris Taylor Joan Jones Marjorie Ponder Marjorie Redden Dorothy Edwards Jean Wood Mary Margaret Jones 3etty Denham John Flanigan Lois Thayer Dorothy Phillips Lois Stoops Margaret White Paul Thomas Lloyd Ashwlll Marjorie Jolley Myra MeCumber Betty Thornton Fay Manwaring Mildred Oye Theresa Hartman Marie Schultz Miss Sluss Miss Magnusson Table of Contents Administration Seniors Classes Activities Athletics Humor Memories When we the Seniors of forty-five Look back In future years, We will recall many happy times That will bring reminiscent tears. V e'll remember the ball games One, by one, against this town and that, V e'll recall how we lost there, won here, And with just whom we sat. To be sure we'll not forget the tests, In fact, our heart-beat will quicken When we think of the way we crammed for them, And prayed our skulls wouldn't thicken. The teachers and friends -we've made in these years Will always be a treasure To hold deep within our memories, As our greatest companions of pleasure. Senior Skip Day and Reception will bring happy Thoughts of days carefree and gay, When we think of Graduation and Baccalaureate nights, That they tV'-rc thv. sadekst, -’e'ern .truthfully say. The fact that the war was with us Through all four years we attended, Kept us from part of the fun we deserved But in future years tpu t wound will be mended. As for the war I wish to say, There is one thing of which we are certain, When our children begin their high school careers, They will not be shadowed by war's curtain. Mon have fought and died while we studied. Several of our classmates enlisted To prove to our enemies that democracy will rule. And that all Yanks arc two-fisted. Faculty R. C. WULLIMAN PRINCIPAL Ar B. ILLINOIS M . S. ILLINOIS G. R • COLLINS SUPER I NT ENO ENT B. S. Millikin M. S. ILLINOIS WENDELL SCHRADER AGRI CULTURE 3. S . t LL I NO I S JAMES JOHNSON MUS I C B. E. N•I •5.T • C • Alberta W gnusson CoMMERCIAL A. B. ILLINOIS Louise Frantz home Economics A. B Illinois Harriet Sluss Latin A. B. northwestern A. M« ILLINOIS LcuiSE Macv English A . B. Illinois CSLEVAN A• M. ILLINOIS EONA KREStN b RL'S P• E• Ll BRARI AN B • Eo • E • I . S • T .C. Frances m. Hackleman SECRETARY T. C H. S. 35 Thelma Grumbles English a. B. Arkansas M. S. ILLINOIS Fred Reuter yathematics B. E. I .S.N.U. BERTHA E. ELACK OOROTHY DEER Social Science Science A. B. Ohio Sesleyan A. B. Franklin Al Kish Coach Manual Training B. S. EO. STETSON BOARD OF EOUCATION Martin Kennedy, H H. Crossman, J. L. Bunoy, HARRISON Knapp p. C. Winn Alberta Maqnu son Louise Frantz Harriet Sluss Fred Reuter Bertha E. Flack Frances Hackleman Harmson Knapp P. C. Winn ______________I Senior Class History September of 1941 found e grout) of sixty-tvo students roaming in the halls of T. C. H. S. In six weeks ve held the record of having more teachers than any other class. We elected Mabel Moody, Pre'sident; Richard Kelly, Vice-President; Marjorie Ponder, Secretary-Treasurer; Lowell Reeder, Student Council Representative. Our class advisers were Miss White end Miss Deer. 4 large number of the class took oart in the various activities in which they have distinguished themselves. Fall of 1942 found us once again in the hall of T. C. H.S.and a little more confident than the year before. We started the year with electing Don Sunderland. .President; Pob Currv, Vice-President; Marjorie Ponder, Secretary-Treasurer; Lois Thayer, Student Council Representative. Mrs. lack and Miss Sluss were our class advisers. The next fell when the class registered in high school, ve were very familiar with the surroundings. The I prer-classmen elected Pill Stellsvorth, President; Joan Jones, Vice-President; Mprjorie Ponder, Secretary-Treasurer; and Lois Thayer, Student Council Represents Give Our class advisers were Miss Sluss end Mrs. Huff 'The t O big events of the year were the Junior Class oic , A sk Me Another and the reception, which carried out a Dutch ;;heme. After many years of hard work, it is almost over for some of us. This year ve elected John F.u?rPresident; Lois Stoons, vice.presider.t; Marjorie Ponder, Secretary-Treasurer; Don Sunderland, Student Council Representative; our class advisers. Miss Sluss and ’ iss Msgnusson. The Senior Class play was Spring C-reen which went over in a big way and T. C. H. S. will remember the play and us for some time to come. In our Junior and Senior years ve lost three boys to our armed forces. They were Lloyd Scott and Lowell Reeder to the Navy, and. Wayne Von Lanken to the Army. So ends our last year at T. C. H. S. We graduate into a world of hostility. Many of the boys will go to the armed forces and some of us will seek further education in colleges; others will be employed in various jobs that are open for’us now. But whatever confronts us, we will meet it with enthusiasm and willingness, in order that this Democracy shall not perish from the earth. Jean Wood LLO YO A SHWI LL T.C.H.S. I f2,3,4 IntpamuRali,2,3, F.F.A. 4 Track 4 Annual Staff 4 Spring Green Bob Briggs Toledo i,2 T•C•H .S.3,4 Basketball i,2 Orch. Chorus 2 HOOSIER SCHOOL master Annual Staff 4 junior Carson T C  H S I ,2,3,4 AG CLUB 2 Thespians 3,4 Annual Staff 4 T Club 4 Football 4 Track 4 ask me Another Spring Green wild hobby horses Betty Denham T.C.H.S.i,2,3,4 DETROIT I G.A.A.I,2,3,4 Cheerleader 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Norman Dietrich Villa Grovei,2,3 T.C.H.S, 4 Treas. I Glee Club i,2 Com. Club 3 Annual Staff 4 Dorothy Edwards T .C.H.S.I ,2,3,4 Band i Latin Club Thespians 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Ask me Another Spring Green pat Ellis T.C.H.S.I ,2,3,4 LATIn CLUB!,2,3,4 CONSUL 3,4 NEWSPAPERI,2,3,4 CO-ED. 3 Bus. MGR. 4 GIRL SCOUTSI,2,3 PATROL LEADEP2,3 VlCE-PRES. 4 Band i Chorus 2,4 G.A.A. I,2,3,4 Song Leader 3 PRES. 4 Debate Club2,3,4 Thespians 2,3,4 Vice-pres. 4 Cheerleader3,4 0 . A . R . 4 Annual Staff 4 EOITGR 4 HONOR SOC. 4 Getting Pinneo night Was Dark FIGHTING LlTTLES SPRING GREEN John Flanigan T.C.H.S.i ,2,3,4 PRES. 4 Boy Scoutsi,2,3,4 Latin Club i,2 STUDENT COUN. I,4 Camera Club i Thespians 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Love Comes Knocki Night Was Oark Ask me Another F|GHTING LlTTLES Spring Green Ann Fullerton T.C.H.S, i ,2,3,4 Latin Club 3 G.A.A. 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Theresa Hartman PES0TUM 1,2,3 T.C.H.S, 4 Glee Clubi,2,3,4 Girl Scouts i,2,3 Cheerleader 3 Ed. yearbook 2 Annual Staff 4 honor Soc. 4 SCMETHING OLD, Something New Old Home Town May Fete Jack Horsley T.C.H.S.I,2,3,4 |NTRAMURAL I,2 MGR. 3,4 Footballi,2,3,4 Basketballi ,2,3,4 Scouts i,2,3,4 T Club 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Spring Green marjo«ie Jolley T . C • H . $ • I,2,3,4 G.A.A. 2,3 Annual Staff 4 CLASS WILL On this, the eleventh day of March, we,' the class of 1945 of the city of Tuscola, county of Douglas, the state of Illinois, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make, publish, and declare this, our last will and testament. FIRST: It is our hope that the underclassmen have profited by the examples we set as Seniors and that we have instilled in their hearts a pleasing and lasting impression. SECOND: We do give and beoue th to the class of 1946 our knowledge and privileges, known and described as follows: Our superior knowledge of scholastic and nonscholastic matters and our privileges as Seniors, such as ruling over the underclassmen, evading the library rules, and escaping detention. THIRD: Ve the class of 1945, do hereby will and be-aueath the following items to the said persons with the hope that these, our last reouests, will be faithfully executed. To our class advisers and othpr members of the faculty we express our sincere thanks and appreciation for their patient and untirir.r efforts as they have helped us climb the ladder of success. To Miss Grumbles, we leave our ability to understand English Literature. Please divide it eoually amonr next year's strugglin'’- Juniors. To Mrs. lack, we leave enough money to purchase new conies of Fite and Eggleston. To Miss Sluss, we will a well-organized filing cabinet to help her keep track of her many papers. To Mr. Kish, we each one donate our insurance policies. To Mr. Johnson and his music students, ,-,e 'dll 15 souare feet of the school grounds for a new sound-proof music room. To Miss Macy, we wish to add an 8th period so she will have some time during school to rest. To Mr. Wulliman, we donate a loud speaker system so that he can be heard in assemblies. To Mr. Schrader we leave the materials to develop a bigger and better F.F.A. feel that Miss Msgnusson could use a new Victrola. Me will leave T.C.H.S. and. make room for the rreen freshmen of 1946. Miec Deer, we hope thev will all be mechanically minded so they understand The Man and the Motor Car . To Miss rantz and her foods classes, we wish to leave money to purdhase a new 3ish washer for her cafeteria season. A brand new alarm clock, set -'’or exactly 8:05, is our contribution to Mr. Reuter. Don't ask us where we got it .'.' Petty Denham and Mary M. Jones leave the T'iller boys to any e is-ible Junior nrlrls. Take rood care of them, girls .' e.y Manwarlng leaves h r interest in Newman to Mary J. Rice JGaN JONES T.C.H.S.l  2  4 VYffA mcCUMBER VICE-PRES. 3 T.C.H.S.l ,2,3,4 DOROTHY PHILLIPS UTIN '’I«.«. . 3,4 T.C.H.S. 1,4 G.A.-'. ANNUAL STAFF 4 VILLA GROVE 2,3 SEC.-TREAS. 4 VICE-P ES. 3 GiH Scoutsi,2,3 CHORUS 2,3,4 MAR 1 E SCHULT1 SEC.-TREAS.3,'4 LATIN CLUB 4 pesotum ;,2,3 Thespians 3,4 Annual Staff 4 T.C.H.S, 4 Debate club 3,4 CHORUS 1f2,3,4 VICE-PRES. 4 Girl Scoutsi,2,3 Annual Staff 4 VICE-PRES. 1 HOMECOMING 0UEEN4 SEC-TREAS. 2 HONOR 50C. 4 Mabel MCOOY CC-Ed. paper 2 NIGHT was dark T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 MAP JOR1 E PONDER Annual Staff 4 W HO MURCERED WHO? pRE;s , T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 Something Olo, getting pinned 6ano I SEC-TREAS.I,2,3,4 Something new The Tree Lat ( N CLUB , f2 G.A.A, I ,2,3,' Old Home Town SPRING GREEN G.A.A. 1 ,2,3,4 VICE-PRES. 2 May Fete DEBATE CLUB2,3,4 Girl Scouts i ,2,3 SEC . 4 patrol leader i,2 Thespians 4 Latin club i,2 Annual Staff 4 QUAESTER 1 Ask Me Another PROGRAM Chm. 2 . ...Fighting Littles Band i Mary Margaret J nes T .C.H.S, 1 ,2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 DEBATE CLUB 2,3,4 G • A • FA • 1 TREAS. 3 Girl Scout si,2,3 LAT1 N CLUB 1 , 2 Thespians 3,--Stuoent Ccun.4 ROBERT STABLER THESPIANS 3,4 M1 LDRED OYE VICE-PRES. T.C.H.S.l ,2,3, a ANNUAL STAFF 4 T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 HONOR SCC. 4 FOn T BALL 1 ,2,3,4 NIGHT WAS DARK pRESS Cl03 3f4 SECRETARY Basketball 3,4 Spring Green Sec 4 ASK ME ANOTHER T Club 3,4 Annual Staff 4 I PLEDGE ALLEG 1 A NC E ANNUAL STAFF COMPOS 1NG ED.4 FlGHTING LlTTLES ASK ME ANOTHER HONOR SCC. 4 Spring Green FlGHT1NG LITTLES TReasurer Spring Green Fay Manwaring T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 Mar JOR1E REODEN G ♦ A .A . 1 ,2,3 T.C.H.S.l ,2,3,4 Girl Scouts 2,3 CHORUS 1,2 Band I Annual Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Paul Thomas wills his superior athletic ability to T. H- rlar Ann Fullerton wishes to leave her long flowing tresses to Glenna Jo Corley. Norman Dietrich feels that Allyn Knoche's car won't last for the duration so he leaves his shiny Plymouth to him. To Audrey Cravens and Betty Decker, Jean Wood and Marjorie Bedden leave their knowledge of the grocery business. Dorothy Phillies leaves her excess shyness to the bundle of liveliness, Martha O'Neill. Jack Horsley leaves his draft bait status to G-ene Stoerger Bud Stabler wills his argument with Mr. Reuter on zero is something to Jim Victor and hopes he will do Justice to it. Mildred Oye, the first period librarian, leaves her ability to find lost books to Pat Smith. Tat. Nuillman and Margaret White leave their interests in the Rar.toul U.3.0. to Sally Muir and Pat Kennedy. Marjorie Ponder wills and beaueaths to G-eorganna Jones her superior knowledge on all commercial subjects. John Flanigan leaves his way with Miss Grumbles to J. Rice. Our Homecoming Queen, Joan Jones, leaves her ability to hold ti ht (to more than one at once) to any lonesome gals. To her little sister, Betty Thornton leaves her interests in Mattoon. Carry on, Pat.'.1 Dorothy Edwards and Marjorie Jolley wish to will their last shoe stamp to the other girls who will be working at the Well-Worth Store during next year's Christmas rush. Lois Thayer leaves her love of motorcycle adventures to Corky Mattlx and his Paxton girl. To Don Armstrong, Lloyd Ashwlll leaves an extra three inches of his great height. (This must be a mistake .') Bill Stallsworth leaves his excellent physique and way with the women to that Soohomore flash, Roscoe Randall. Pat Ellis leaves her cheerleading and her leadership in G.A.A. to any verdant freshman who is interested. Bob Briggs wills his studious habits to Lawrence Jess. Junior Carson leaves to Don Stortzum his ability to fire Mrs.. Flack's furnace. Our star guard, Mabel Moody, leave? her rough basketball tactics to Lois Stoert’er. Doris Taylor wills her appetite to Joan Scott. Theresa Hartman and Marie Shultz wish to leave their ability to the mimeogranhers of next year's annual. Don Sunderland leaves his immunity to women to John Logan. Myra McCumber wills her height to Dorothy Cruzan. Lois Stoops wills her ouiet mannerisms to Earlena Davies. Marilyn Teel leaves her artistic ability to Doris Stuart. . TV.LoJbdL ( SIGNED) S — S. I BILL STALLSWORTH T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 PRES.3 INTRAMURAL I Boy Scouts i Footballi,2,3,4 Basketballi,2,3,4 CAPTAIN 4 Track 4 T CLUB 2,3,4 Thespians 3,4 PRES. 4 Student Ccun. 3 Annual Staff 4 Bus. Mgr. honor See, 4 VI CE-FRES . Night Was Dark Stage mgr. Ask me Another FlGHTING LlTTLES WlLO HOBBY HORSES Spring Green Doris Taylor T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 Latin Club i,2 Paul Thomas Annual Staff 4 T.C.H,S.i,2,3,4 Latin Club i Band i Thespians 3,4 Ask me Another Spring Green Annual Staff 4 Marilyn Teel ChristophERi,2, Decatur 4 T.C.H.S, 4 G.A.A, i,2,3,4 3.4 Betty Thornton matt cn i,2 T.C.H.S, 3,4 G.A.A. I,2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 LCIS JUNE STOOPS SCOTLANO I,2 T.C.H.S. 3,4 SEC 2 ViCE-fRES. 4 F H .A . ; SEC TRlAS. Girl Sco ursi , 2 Glee ClOB i,2 G.A.A, 3,4 Annual Staff 4 ViLLIAN Don Sunderland T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 PRES. 2 Student Ccun.i,4 PRES, 4 Boy Sccutsi,2,3 Football 2,3,4 CAPT. 4 Basketball 2,4 T Club 2,3,4 pres. 4 DEBATE C L UB2,3,4 PRES. 4 INTRAMURAL 4 Annual Staff 4 Bus. mgr. Honor $;c. 4 Lcis Thayer T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 Stuoent Ci UN.2,3 SEC.-rRE S. 3 Band . latin Club i,2 G.A.A. I,2.3,4 Annua.. Staff 4 Thesp.ans 3,4 Night Was Dark Ask Me Another FIGHTINC LI TT LES SPR I NG Gi'.EEN Margaret white T.C.H.S.l,2,3,4 Girl Scouts i ,2 Latin club i Bano i . Chorus 2 G.A.A. |,2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Ask Me Another f RES . Spring Green jean coo T.C.H.S. i,2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 rat Wulliman T.C.H.S. I ,2,3,4 LATIN CLUB I Girl scouts i,2 G.A.A. I,2,3,4 Chorus 2 PRESS Clubi,2,3,4 Co-Ed. 3 EDI TOR 4 Debate Club 2,3,4 Thespians 2,3,4 SEC-TREASc 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Honor Soc. 4 ' KING Ridfs By Ask Me Another Fighting Littles Who murdereo Who? V ILO HOBBY HCRSES SPRING GREEN C LASSES Jqnlor Class History In September, 1342. a group of sixty nine green Freshman entered T. C„ H„ 3- Wo were soon able to find our way around the building, and we joined the different clubs. The class officers for the first year were: Bruce Hayden, President; Raymond Owen, Vice President; Georganna Jones, Secretary- Treasurer; and Fatty Kennedy, Student Council Member. We chose Miss Deer and Miss Frantz for class advisers. In the Sophomore year our membership was decreased to sixty two. We chose John Rice, President; Miriam Lewis, Vice President; Betty Carrell, Secretary-Treasurer; Betty Perkins, Student Council representative for the first semester, and Tommy Harlan for the remainder of the year. Our class advisers were Mr. Reuter and Mr. Cox. In the Junior year we were represented by a membership of fifty two. The class officers for the year were; John. Rice, President; John Logan, Vice President; Robert Stenger Secretary-Treasurer; Patty Kennedy, Student Council Member, Our class advisers were Kiss Grumbles and Mr. Reuter. John Rice, Tommy Harlan, and Bob Kellogg belonged to the Press Club. We were also very well represented in the T. Club. Several of the boys played on the first team in football and two played on the first team ir; basketball. We presented the play, Double Exposure,. Everybody enjoyed the play. We also had a Sadie Hswkir.s Dance, a Thanksgiving Turkey Raffle, and a Carnival, All these increased our funds for the reception. We are sure all the Seniors enjoyed the reception we prepared for them this year. Robert Stenger SOPHOMORE CLASS In September, 1943, seventy freshman students entered T. C, H„ St We elected our officers as follows; President-. Bill Lear; Vice-President, Elwin Ashwili; Secretary'-Treasurer, Earl ana Davies; Student Council, fix Victor; and class adv sera. Miss Doer and Ivliss Macy., In August. 1944. che Sophomore class enrolled with six'ey--three students,, We elected as ’ resident, Jin'Victor: Vice-President, Janet B1 or.quest; Secretar -Treasurer. Ssrlena Davies; Student Council, Bill Lear; Class Advisors, Mrs. Flack and Mr. Schroeder. Our class is well represented in various activities such as Debate Club, Thespians, Press Club, G. A. A., Latin Club, F. F. A., Chorus, and members of the football and basketball teams Earlcna Davies Freshman Class History Hie 1944 Freshman Class began with an enrollment of sixty six. Since then' we have lost five members and gained two,now leaving us sixty three. For the first few days we were a little uncertain of ourselves. After a while we felt that we belonged here. Quite a few girls joined the C. A. A. while most of the boys became scouts and went in for sports. Some of them joined the F. F. A. On December 1, we had a class party and all had a very fine time. Hie class officers are as follows: President, Elvin Reeder; Vice-President, Betty Stenger; Secretary-Treasurer, Donald Conn; Student Council member, Phyllis Van Winkle; Class Advisers, Miss Deer and Miss Frantz. Donald Conn Junior Class Top Row: H.Randell, J, etcher, L.Donahoo, R.Owen, D.Armstrong, M.Rahn, D.Burms, R.Kennedy, G.Stoerger, J.Klelss. 4th Row: A.Cravens, S.Cook, G.Barnhart, M.Lewis, B.Soott, C. Randolph, E.Ellis, M.Larimer, J.Slaughter, 3rd Row: L-Enyart , D.Kennedy, F.Mattix, e .Russell 2, Jim Miller, T.Harlan, J.Nesbit, J.Miller- B.Kellogg. 2nd Row: E.Endeiey, F.Smith, B.Carreli, S.Muir, V .Eurmeister, M.Houser , G, Jones, G.Corley, D« Shearer, D.Mayhall. 1st Row: B.Benskin, W.Donnals, Mr.Reuter, R.Scenger, J.Logan, j.Rice, P.Kennedy, Miss Grumbles, J.Keim, B.Garrett. Sophomore Class Top Row: J.Batman, F.Marler, A.Knoche, D.Utterbnck, C.Simmons, J.Hartman, C.Sanderson, W.Seip, 0,Hawkins, M,Martin, J.Morris, T.Endsley, W.Whitehead. 4th Row: EL Baker.- W.Hackett, B. Humphrey, E.Weaver, H. Mr, Cumber, G.Timm, J.Logan, D.Stortzum, M.Kausman, G.Early, M.Martin, K.Harris, J.Barstead, 3rd Row: M..Flowers, 1.Benge, R.Parrish, D. A shir.hu st, r.ctuart, J.Root, S.Waters, H.Conn, M.Guy, ° Har e, D.Horsley, A. Welle, B.Barnhart. 2nd Few: N.ferry, Chaplin, F.Layne, T.Day, A.AshwLll, A.Kleiss G.Mclennan,- R.Romine, G.Trostle, R.Ranaell, W.Smith, B. Redden, C.Conner. 1st Row: £.V73. shard, E.Decker, M.Nichols, M.Dallas.- Mr.Schrader, E.Davies, B.Lear, J.Blomquest, Mrs. Flack.. ih Thomas, M.Tuttle, W.Yatos. Freshman Class Top Rcw: C.pa3sctt, T.Hance, W.Frahm, A.Lucan, R.,;i].liamf;oxi, D KarlUr, L.Jess, D.Harting, D.Ferguson, It.Re inert, D Welker, J.Haney, K.McQueen. 4th Rcw: 0 Hi.ll, J. Stout, R.Stirrett, T.Bowles, B.Burmotcter, D Hi-.l, w.Witte, C.Hausman, H.Johns J. Hendrickson.. G F rad}; J. Donnal s. 3rd Row: B. Ccok, E.Seaman, H.McConnell, B.Moody. M.MoCntuher. E.Dcnahoo, J. Scott, D.Root, M. Weasel, M.Wood, r.Tuiornton, MG' Ne1 i. R.Burns. 2nd Row: C.Ltr 3 c, S.WJ shard, D. Waters, L ?.•.'L R Kenner, J. ullrich ILRomine, J.McNeely, K.Riitg, H.V ard, G.RilL, G.Arbuckle, H.Thomas. 1st Row: L.SUoerger, A.Stortzum, J.Thompson, D.Cruzan, Kies Deer, D. Conn, E.Reeder, P.VanWinkle, B.Stenger, Miss Frantz, M.Kloiss, A.Dallas, I.Loyd, S.Docker. is is A.. UAL STAFF The Annuel Staff o? 1945 consisted of the entire senior class. The froup was organized for the purpose of preparing the Annual. The staff wishe-e to thank, our class advisers, kiss Sluss and kiss Magnusson, for their excellent help in making our work a. success. We also wish to thank the other faculty members and Mrs.Hackle.nan find Mr.Albritton for their generous help, Marjorie Jolley HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society initiation was held in the auditorium, April 9. Mrs. John Ed. Hackleman, Mrs. Rex Carmack, Kiss Evelyn Timmons, alumnae members, and Mr. Collins had charge of the ceremony. Pat Ellis, Theresa Hartman, Joan Jones, Mildred Oye, Marjorie Ponder, Bill Stallsworth, Don Sunderland and Pat ’v’ulliman were the eight initiates from the class of 1S45. Miss Deer and Miss Frantz, the Honor Society advisers, called the first meeting, April 12, to elect the officers. Don Sunderland was chosen President; Bill Stallsworth, Vice President; .-.arjorie Ponder, Secretary; and Mildred Oye was elected Treasurer. Marjorie Ponder STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council Is an organization which consists of the president and an elected member from each class and a representative from the following organizations: Boy Scouts, G, A. A., flrJ Club, Press Club, F. F. A., Thespians, tmu Latin Club. The Stu' ent Council sponsored the project of obtaining a .-inute Man Flag, which was awarded to our ni h school for participation by ten per cent of tnc student bocy in buying stamps ana bones. Lincoln's Birthaay and Thanksgiving Day programs !,ere planned by this organization. Several dances hove been given during tne year for the students of the school. Students were chosen to prepare a Chapel service each Thursday morning for the students. Fourteen mot' members of this group for the year 1944-45, The officers elected were Preside it, Don Sunderland; Vice President, Marjorie Ponder; Secretary, Gcorganna Jones. Mr. Wulllman is our adviser, Georganna Jones Annual Staff Top Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: Seated : Top Row: 1st Row: D. Taylor, M. Moody, M. White, J. Horsley, J. Careon, A. Fullerton, M. McCumber, T. Hartman, M. Jones, J. Wood P. Wulllman, L. Thayer, M. Jolley, M. Redden, P. Thomas, M. Schultz, F. Manwarlng, D. Edwards, B. Thornton. J. Jones, L. Ashwill, Miss Magnusson, Miss Sluss, J. Flanigan, M. Ponder, D. Phillips, B. Denham. B. Stabler, B. Briggs, N. Dietrich, P. Ellis, M. Oye, D. Sunderland, B. Stallsworth, L. Stoops. Honor Society Pat Wulllman, Theresa Hartman, Mildred Oye, Joan Jones, Bill Stallsworth, Pat Ellis, Don Sunderland, Marjorie Ponder. Student Council E. Reeder, P. van Winkle, G. Corley. ?• Kennedy, B. Lear, J. Rice, R. Williamson, T. Harlan. J.. Victor, M. Martin, B. Kellogg. J. Flanigan, M. Ponder, D. Sunderland, G. Jones, Mr. Wulllman. DEBATE CLUB Our membership of 1S44-45 consisted of Don Sunderland, President; Joan Jones, Vice-President; Mabel Moody, Secretary; Raymond Owen, Treasurer; Tom Harlan, Student Council; John Cletcher, Parliamentarian, Pat Ellis, Pat Wulliman, Marjorie Ponder, and our initiates John Rice, Jim Victor, and Glenna Jo Corley. Our adviser is Mrs, Flack, Our initiation banquet was held at the school. The initiates were dressed to represent: Mrs. Roosevelt, John Rice; Judy Garland, Jim Victor; Mme. Chiang Kai-shek, Glenna Jo Corley. Our first debate was Resolved; That every eighteen year old boy should have one year of military training after the war. 11 The affirmative was taken by Marjorie Ponder and the negative by Joan Jones. (M. Moody) LATIN CLUB The Latin Club meets on the first and third Monday of every month with Miss Sluss as sponsor. The officers for this year are Counsuls, Pat Ellis and Pat Smith; Quaestor, Jim Victor; Praetor, Betty Stenger; Student Council Representative, Maurice Martin; Program Committee; Phy3.1is Benge, Dorothy Phillips, Rose Marie Parrish, Harlena Davies. Esther Donahue, and Pat Smith. Each year the Latin Club sponsors a contest for all Latin students and presents awara pins to the winners. Those who received pins in 1S44 are Phyllis Benge and Allyn Knoche in Latin I; John Rice, Glenna Jo Corley and Stanley Gillls in Latin II; Pat Ellis and i-Dibel Moody in Latin III: Ruth Kennedy and Betty Jean Klciss in Latin IV. (D. Phillips) PRESS CLUB It is Thursday afternoon. Pupils of T. C. H. S. rush down town to get a Review or a Journal. Page 1, page 2, Ah ! there it is— Old Goid and Black Echoes. Students have been doing this for six years, ever since the school news has been published in the town papers. Before-that, they grabbed it as an individual high school paper as far b-ck ; s 1928. What's everybody doing that for? Why, everybody does it because The Old Gold and Black Echoes contains all the latest nows about T. C. H. S. activities, such as Sports, Chapel, Bonds and Stamps, Around About T. C. H. S., and a Cupid's Corner. Well, if that's the case, who gets all this together every week? Our officers are as follows: Senior Editor, Pat Wulliman; Junior Editor, John Rice; Secretary-Treasurer, Mildred Oye; Business Manager, Pat Ellis; Student Council Member, Bob Kellogg; Faculty Adviser, Miss Macy. Members initiated this school year are Phyllis Benge, Eerlena Davies, Tom Harlan, Robert Humphrey, Wayne Smith, and Truman Endsley. (Tom Harlan) . • a. oJLjs. Standing: F. Wulliman, T. Harlan, M. Ponder, R. Owen.,. J. P. Ellis, Cletcher, G. J. Rice Corley Seated: Mrs. Flaclc, J. Jones, D. Sunderland, M.Moody J. Victor. LATIN CLUB Top Row: S. Decker, E. Davies, W. Smith, D. Phillips G. Timm, K. Martin, M. Nichols. 2nd Row: H. McConnell, M. Wood, E. Donahoo, R. Burns, J. Scctt, J« Root, R. Parrish, D. Horsley B. Barnhart. Seated: J. Victor, 3. Stenger, P. Ellis, P. Smith P. Benge, Miss Sluss. PRESS CLUB Standing: W. Smith, E. Davies, B. Humphrey, T. Endsley T. Harlan, P. Benge, 3. Kellogg. Seated: P. Ellis, J. Rice, P. Wulliman, M. Oye, Miss Macy BAL'D The Band has been quite busy this year. They played for all the football and basketball games anri PeP nestings. They furnished music between acts for the Home-Coming Play and the Senior and Junior Class Plays. A Spring Concert was riven April 13 to allow the patrons of the school to hear the outstanding members of the land v.ho wore to participate in the District Congest. The entrants were: cornet solos, John Cletcher and Jim Logan; iano solos, Phyllis Benge and Lawrence Jes3; tenor say. solo, I iriam Lewis; baritone solo, Iran-'lin Layne; clarinet solo, L'arjorxe I oncer; bassoon solo, Fcrv. .-r, bnti:i crass quartette Charles Hawkins, Phyllis Benge, TMnj.de, and Frank3.in Layne; and cornet trio, John Cletcher. Charges Hawkins, and Jim Logan. 1'r Johnson has fine or oarer ? dor the band next year for many fine musicians are c'ruing in ir .the eighth grade. (Tarie Schultz) CLORBS The Chorus met trice a week this year under the direction of kr, ML .-•on- The Chorus ?cecic.lMed ;.r selections from lignv or.-eu cur musical comedies The Cii .■rr.s appeared on the Chanel pro ram several tires this year, They also sang for the Spring Concert. The live girls entered in the vocal numbers to represent Tuscola Community sigh Scnool at the District Contest in Charleston are: Hay Jo Larimer, Pat lllis, Patty Ann Kennedy, Viriam Lewis, and Earlena avies. two boys entered .in vocal solos are; orrest ?. attix and John Clotcher. ( arie Schultz) F. F. A. The . F. A. membership consists of 23 boys who ro in agriculture classes or vaio have oeen in agriculture lQj. one ear or more. Vie have our meetings on the lirst Lednosday of every month and a night meeting on the thiro . e-lnesday • Liter our night meeting v.e go to the Gym and have a basketball tournament. A formal initiation was held for the new members. A Parent-Son . anqi’.et was cld in arch at tnc Chamber of Commerce lor the oarents who had boys in agr.i.culture classes and had joined the IT I-. A. this year. Our officers are: president, erla Rada; Vice President, Y;ayne Tvhitenead; Lecretar Gene dtoerrer; Treasurer, Elvin A.Mvi 11; Report-(:f M'-vnan Encisley; Stv.uonz Council f ember, Rooert Lillamson, hatch Dog, V.ayne Seip; Adviser, hr. hendell Schrader, he are all looking forward to another year of fun. (Lloyd Ashwill) Band Top Row: 3. Waters, J.Root, D. Root, F. Mattix, M.Lewis P. VanWinkle, F.Layne, D. Rutan, B. Taylor, B. York 3rd Row: L. Stephens, M. O'Neill, P. Lincoln, J. Michener D. Kennedy, J. Scott, B. McCarty, L. Blause, C. Waters 2nd Row: J, Logan, P. Benge, J. Cletcher, C, Hawkins, D. Marler, G. Freche, W. Norvell, C. Flesor, B. Howard, J. Thompson 1st Row: P. Shields, J. Hendrickson, M. Nichols, M. Jones J. Blomquest, R. Romlne, L. Jess, B. Weaver, B. Nichols, G. Trostle, E. Tabor, B. Moody, Mr. Johnson Chorus Top Row: B. Moody, M. Larimer, J. Root, E. Donahoo, J. Scott, T. Hartman, M. Weasel, P. VanWinkle, H. Conn 2nd Row: M, Houser, P. Ellis, G. Jones, M. Schultz, D. Horsley, M. Woods, S. Muir, P. Kennedy 1st Row: M. O'Neill, H. McConnell, D. Phillips, P. Thomas P. Benge, R. Burns, E. Davies, Mr, Johnson F. F. A. Top Row: N. Witte, T. Hance, C. Bassett, D. Armstrong, H. Randell, D. Conn, M, Martin, W. Frahm 2nd Row: L. Enyart, D. Waters, J. Ullrich, C. Hausman, E. Reeder, K. Harris, H. Ward, R. Randell, J. Stout, J. Batman, L. Ashwill 1st Row: B. Williamson, E. Ashwill, W. Whitehead, M. Rahn, G. Stoerger, T. Endslfy, W. Seip, Mr. Schrader Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts were organized this year under the leadership of Mr. Wulliman. Other officers were: Bob Romine and John E. Hackleman, assistant scoutmasters,and Jim Wulliman,junior assistant scoutmaster. The thirty-five boys were divided into four patrols with John Logan and John Cletcher as Senior patrol leaders. Under the senior leaders were Reggie Romine, James Barstead, Jim Logan, and Jim Victor as patrol leaders. The Scouts took their annual trip to Turkey Run this fall and will spend their week camp at Camp Drake early this summer. The Scouts have conducted numerous merit badge meetings and courts of honor. During the Christmas season they sold holly wreaths to help with various expenses. Some other money was earned by helping in scrap drives. In all, this has been a very successful year for the Scouts. (John Flanigan) G • A. A • Fifty-three girls were enrolled in G.A.A. during this school year. Elected ae officers were the following: President, Pat Ellis; Vice President,Glenna Jo Corley; Secretary-Treasurer, Joan JonesjStudent Council, Georganna Jones. Our Sponsor was Mrs. Kresln. Informal initiation of the seventeen new members was held October 11, and they were treated to a weiner roast at Ervin Park. We met every Wednesday, 7th period. On warm days we played baseball and touch football out-of-doors.During the winter months,tournaments in basketball were held in the gym. During the football season, refreshments were sold at the home games. Profits are to be used for pins and letters for outstanding members. A Play Day was held at Hindsboro in the fall and another is planned in the spring. (Ann Fullerton) Intramural The Intramural program opened this fall with softball as the center of attraction. There were four teams with L.Ashwill, J. Logan, A. Kleiss and G. Early as their captains. L. Ash-will's team won first place. The next sport was Basketball with six teams participating. Their captains were L.Ashwill, D. Stortzum, J. Logan, A. Kleiss, R. Kennedy and R. Stabler. Kennedy's team won first place. Volley Ball will be the next sport but at the time of this report it has not been started. The noon-hour activities are directed by Jack Horsley with Mr. Wulliman as sponsor. The winners of the Intramural medals for last year were, first, Lloyd Ashwill; second, Harold McCumber; third, George Timm. (Lloyd Ashwill) BOY SCOUTS 4th Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: 1st Row: 5th Row: 4th Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: 1st Row: 5th Row: 4th Row: 3rd Row: 2nd Row: 1st Row: F.Marier, A.Knoche, D.Harting, L.Donahoo, C.Simmons, B.Lear, C.Sanderson, J.Horsley, C.Hawkins, E.Luoas. J.Nlsbet, B.Humphrey, B.Burmeister, G.Tlmm, D.Hill, J.Haney, D.Stortzum, B.Weaver, M.MartIn. G.Hill, J.McNeely, W.Smith, F.Layne, C.Hill, J.Stout, J.Hendrickson, J.Flanigan, J.Ullrich, G.Brady. J.Barstead, R.Romine, J.Logan, J.Cletcher, Jim Logan, Mr.Wulllman. G. A. A. R.Parrish, M.Larimer, J.Root, M.Weasel, H.Conn, E. M.McCumber, M.White, A.Fullerton, J.Scott, M.Moody D.Root, S.Waters, B.Ellis. Donahoo, P.Benge, B.Scott, B.Moody. D.Horsley, S.Cook, A. P.VanWinkle, F.Ingrum, M.Ponder, Cravens, J.Blomquest, M.Guy, M.Nichols, E.Davies, L.Stoops, D.Mayhall, R.Burns, M.Wood, L.Thayer, M.McCumber, J.Slaughter, D.Shearer, M.O'Neill, B.Carrell. B.Cook, I.Loyd, P.Wulliman, A.Stortzum, C.Norris, B.Garrett, B.Denham, M.Kleiss, B.Bensken, J.Helm, J.Thompson, D.Cruzan. G.Jones, G.Corley, P.Ellis, J.Jones, Mrs.Kresin. INTRAMURAL J.Ullrich, M.Hausman, L.Ashwill, C.Hawkins, D.Marler, D.Armstrong, D.Sunderland, B.Lear, J.Hartman, D.Conn, N.Witte, T.Day. R.Kennedy, W.Hackett, G.Stoerger, B.Williamson, M.Rahn, John Logan, G.Timm, B.Weaver, C.Hausman, Mr.Wulllman. W.Smith, J.Donnals, H.Johns, Jim Logan, L.Donahoo, T.Bowles, J.Haney, C.Connor, M.Martin, H.Ward. D.Waters, K.Ring, T.Endsley, A.Kleiss, R.Redden, J.Morris, F.Marler, B.Stabler, J.Cletcher, J.Klelss, T.Harlan, J.Nlsbet, B.Humphrey, G.H111. H.McCumber, G.Earley, M.Martin, B.Redden, D.Stortzum, G.McLennan, E.Ashwill, J.Barstead, K.Harris, J.Horsley. Senior Flay The Senior Play was Spring Green, a comedy in three acts. The story centered around a young rnan who was expelled from school for stealing sugar and soap to feed his earthworms. He had bred these worms so they would be resistant to arsenic. The complications that set in were really quite interesting'. The cast was as follows: Nina Cassell, Mary Margaret Jones; Mrs. Rumble, Lois Thayer; Scottie Cassell, Pat Ellis; Mr. Putman, John Flanigan; Tony Cassell, Marjorie Fonder; Pinkie Ames, Joan Jones; Dunk Doyle, Don Sunderland; Bing Hotchkiss, 3ud Stabler; Genevieve Jones,Dorothy Edwards;Major Todd, Junior Carson; T. Newton Todd, 3111 Stallsworth- Eula Hotchkiss, Pat Wulllman; Dr. Luther 31odgett, Faul Thomas; Officer Ryan, Jack Horsley; Billy, Lloyd Ashwill. (Mary Margaret Jones) Junior Flay None of us will forget the fun we had in preparing this play, Double Exposure. It was staged in a ritzy psychiatric clinic belonging to Dr. Markham F. Carruthers. During his vacation, he left the clinic in charge of his spendthri t nephew, Mark. Mark was out of cash so he enlisted the help of the members of a nearby theatre troupe who were also broke. Together they swindled four hundred dollars out of rich Mrs. Darlene Phlops Koisington and almost landed in Jail. The constable, Tate Smithers, forgave them as did Mr©. Holsington s husband. Maidee Holmes, Norma Slater, Ginny Gates, Marian Wylie, Genevieve Hobart, and Curt Ellis all went back to their theatre leaving Mark and his fiancee, Cris Cristobal, in each other's arms, and Aunt Sarah, Cris's aunt in a tantrum. We shall never'forget the antics_of 31ackie Humphrey, as Lovellght, the dog. (John Rice) Thespian Troupe 180 The Thespians started off on a successful year by electing Bill Stallsworth, President; Pat Ellis, Vice President; Pat Wulliman, Secretary and Treasurer, and Marjorie Ponder, Student Council Representative. On October 26, the troupe presented a three act comedy The Fighting Littles as the annual Homecoming Play. It had a good cast and displayed the fine achievements that the Thespians have accomplished under the excellent leadership of their Troupe.Sponsor, Miss Grumbles. During Thespian Week they presented Wild Hobby Horses. The formal initiation was held December 11. A banquet was enjoyed by all—well at least by all the old members. Then the initiates were so kind as to entertain the Thespians with three minute speeches. The trouoe enjoyed a special treat this year. On January 20, they went to Champaign to see Romeo and Juliet The Club wishes much success to the Thespians of 1945-'46. (Lois Thayer) Senior Play Standing: Seated: Standing? Seated: 3rd Row: 2nd Row ? Miss Grumbles, P. Ellis, P. Thomas, D. Edwards, L. Ashwill, L. Thayer, M. Jones, J. Carson, P. Wulllman, B. Stabler, Above, J. Flanigan. J. Horsley, M. Ponder, B. Stallsworth, D. Sunderland J. Jones. Junior Play Miss Macy, T. Harlan, J. Logan, J. Rice, S. Muir, F. Mattlx. B. Carrell, P. Kennedy, B. Ellis, J. Slaughter, p. Smith, R. Owen, B. Scott, M. Larimer. Thespians Miss Grumbles, J. Cletcher, J. Carson, J. Rice, R. Owen, F. Mattix, M. Larimer, B. Ellis, D. Edwards L. Thayer, J. Logan, T. Harlan, J. Kleiss, P. Thomas. J. Flanigan, E. Davies, M. Moody, M. Ponder, B. Stallsworth, P. Ellis, P. Wulliman, P. Kennedy, S. Muir. J. Jones, B. Carrell, M. Jones, B. Scott 1st Row? Football OPPONENTS TUSCOLA Cerro Gordo 0 33 Bement Q' 32 Villa Grove 13 13 ITewman 7 25 Monticello 13 13. Arthur 12. 18 Oakland 0 47 Sullivan 13 56 Areola 0 19 TOTALS m Cerro Gordo. The first game of 1944 was played under the lights on our home field. The Warriors were out to avenge the loos of the title in 1943 to Newman. The game was highlighted by Jim Miller’s 75 yard touchdown. The three weeks of previous practice had the Kishmen in fine shape which led to our first conference win. Bement. The aeeond game of the season was a non-conference game also played on the home gridiron. The Palmer Trophy was restored after having been lost the year before. The scoring was led by Howard Cougill with 18 points of the 32.. Villa Grove. The team suffered a near defeat at the hands of Villa Grove on the latter's home field. This waa one of the two games of the season which ended in a 13-13 tie. A long pass thrown by Bill Stallsworth to Carl Simmons placed the ball on the 3 yd. line and Bud Stabler plunged over for the score Howard Cougill scored the other touchdown of. the game. Newman. The Warriors won their second conference game on our home field by a score of 25-7. A light rain fell during the last half which added complications to the game. The King - Turbyvillc Trophy waa restored to our possession by this win. In the closing minutes of the game, Carl Simmons, Right End, caught a pass from Bill Stallsworth on the 4 yd. line. Tho pasa was partly deflected by a Newman player but Carl managed to catch it and step over the goal for a touchdown. Monticcllo. The Tuscola team journeyed to Monticcllo for Its annual encounter with the Sages.This game ended in a 13-13 tie.This loss eliminated us from the conference race. The Spark Plugs of the Monticello team were Bud Frye and Jack Jordan, their 285 lb. fullback. Beth teams played championship football although the gamo waa played on Friday the 13th. Arthur This game ma playod at Arthur with the Arthur team spurred on by a homecoming crowd Capt. Don Sunderland, our left end, juggled the first of two touchdown- passes thrown by quarterback Bill Stallsworth The other, coming later was a 37 yd. pass, with Sunderland on the 2 yd. line where he immediately stepped over tho goal for the counter. Howard Cougill skirted the end for tho third touchdown. Using the T formation, Tuscola won. Oakland. We played at Tuscola in the worst football weather In a''Tong time It had rained all day aftd continued raining all through the game. Large puddles and a very muddy field were obstacles with which the Warriors had to cope. Bud Stabler was the work - horse of the Tuscola team in this muddy contostr carrying the ball the majority of tho tinc Winning this gamo kept our record at 100,., wins and no losses for the last six yoars on our home field. Highlights of tho game wero Jim Miller's and Don Sundorland’3 touchdowns of 55 and 42 yds. respectively Sullivan. Our Homoeoming joy 'was boosted by a win over Sullivan. Stabler, Stallsworth, Cougill and Miller each contributed to final victory with at least one touchdown Tho line played exceptionally good football by tearing giant holes in the Sullivan forward wall Others who scored were Sunderland and our wondrous left tackle, Jack Horsley. Horsley made hia touchdov n of the season as he shifted from hia regular post to fullback. Bud Stabler set a conference record by plunging over the goal for 6 extra points,a glory which he well deserved. Areola, This game between the two Okaw Valley rivals was played at Areola on Armistice Day. The game was dead-locked 0-0 all the first half up to the last 6 seconds when Howard Cougill intercepted an Areola pass and ran 35 yds. through the whole of the Areola, team for the first score of the game. The half ended 6-0 in Tuscola's favor. The Warriors came back then with renewed energy to score twice in the last half on a line plunge by Bud Stabler and another by a pass from Bill Stallsworth to Don Sunderland. The game ended 19-0 in favor of a very happy Tuscola team TRACK Track has been resumed In the Okaw Valley this year for the first time since the beginning of the war. Basketball Summary Date Opponent Dec. 5 Neoga Dec. 8 Atwood Dec. 12 Oakland Dec. 15 Areola Dec. 19 Bement Jan. 5 Kansas Jan. 9 Newman Jan. 11 Arthur Jan. 16 Villa Grove Jan. 19 Monticello Jan. 26 Newman Feb. 6 Neoga Feb. 10 Urbana Feb. 16 Monticello Feb. 20 Areola Feb. 23 Villa Grove Jan. 30 Newman (Okaw Jan. 31 Sullivan (Okaw Feb. 28 7 indsor (Reg. Mar. 1 Sullivan (Reg. T-0 Place 32-27 Here 34-31 Here 43-33 There 49-23 There 34-20 Here 18-38 There 36-34 Here 33-57 There 41-40 Here 41-35 Here 27-37 There 62-31 There 29-26 Here 43-23 There 61-24 Here 34-40 There T.) T.) 38-19 Atwood 27-39 Atwood T.) 49-37 Mattoon T.) 19-35 Mattoon The Tuscola Basketball squad represented our High School very well in the Okaw Valley Conference. They were considered one of the favorite teams of the season, and finished the conference race in second place. The boys who carried the load for the Warriors were Captain Bill Stallsworth, Don Sunderland, Jack Horsley, Jim Miller and Tom Harlan. T Club This organization is to encourage all members and wearers of the T to make scholarship their main objective .Also the club wishes to foster fair play and sportsmanship at all times. Any boy who is a student of the Tuscola Community High School and a winner of a varsity « T in any major sport may become a member .The initiates this year are G. Timm, C. Hawkins, D. Stortzum, M. Rahn, P. Marler, D. Burns, C. Simmons, E. Romine, J. Hartman, A. Knoche, E. Baker, J. Carson. Donald Sunderland is President, with A1 Kish and Fred Reuter as sponsors. Jr. Carson 3rd Row: Football A, Kleiss,' F. Marler, J.'Miller, D. St°rtzum D. Harting, C. Sanderson, J. Horsley, D. Sunderland, J. Carson, Jim Miller, E. Romine, E. Baker 2nd Row: Coach, A.'Kish, J. Morris, G. McLennan, M. Rahn, C, Conner, G. Early, D. Burns, J. flcjcher B. Stallsworth, R. Owen, H. Couglll, B. Stabler, T, Harlan, J. Hartman, Asst. Coach, F. Reuter 1st Row: Mgr. B. Weaver Standing: Basketball Mgr, B. Weaver, J. Barstead, A. Knoche, Coach, A. Kish J, Logan, J. Victor, Asst. Coach, F, Reuter Seated: G, Timm, D. Stortzum, C. Sanderson, F'. Marler Jim Miller; B. Stallsworth, T. Harlan, C. Hawkins, J. Horsley, D. Sunderland 3rd Row: T Club , Jim Miller, C. Sanderson, D, Burns, J. Hartman, R. Owen, C. Simmons, A. Knoche, F. Marler. 2nd Row: Mgr. B.'Weaver, T:. Harlan, J. Cietrcher, E. Baker, M. Rahn, G. Timm, C. Hawkins, D. Stortzum lat Row: Asst. Coach, F. Reuter, J. Horsley, J. Carson, D. Sunderland, B. Stallsworth, B. Stabler, Coach, A. Kish I ✓ HOMECOMING—OCTOBER 27, 1955 We, Joan Jones and Marjorie Ponder,In order to fulfill the last wish of the class of 1945 for a written record of the accomplishments of its members,do submit this document—the account of the Homecoming football game and dance, on October 27, 1955, the year the Class had selected for its reunion. The crowd was lined up for blocks waiting for tickets. With anxiety we waited, while eagerly looking over the crowd for familiar faces. As the line progressed, we slowly made our way to the gate. There, to our surprise was little Winfield Scott—now a bold, six foot Senior taking tickets. After what seemed to us, hours, we finally got inside the gate, and made our way to the side lines. Joan recognized the first of our old schoolmates. They were Jean Wood and Marjorie Redden, who were selling hot dogs and cokeso!! They now own a grocery store in partnership— Redden and Wood, Inc., and decided to contribute their services and ample supplies to the G.A.A. for old time's sake. Just then an ear—shattering applause rose from the crowd. A small figure dressed in a seaulned costume flashed by. Then we heard a familiar voice say, Let's give a Big 15 for the team. That's.right—it was little Betty Denham. She arrived Just a, few minutes before the game from Chicago where she is an excellent cheerleader for the Chicago Bears. She also consented to present an exhibition of her acrobatic accomplishments during the half. While Betty was giving her yell, the officials came on the field. It was then we saw our third aludnus in a striped shirt, who else but Jughead Stabler as referee. Imagine!!! The Millionaire playboy coming back to referee a football game. Bud left his chain of garages, which he acquired by working up from car washer to manager, to come back with his latest feminine attraction, Lois June Stoops. Lois has been employed as his private secretary for five months. She has become a most efficient and capable stenographer after some hard work at the Gregg Aeronautical College in Chicago. The announcer, Paul Quick, was beginning to give the lineup. Someone standing at the side of us was waving coyly to him. When she turned around, it was Pat Wulllman—Just recently Pat Quick—waving to her handsome Ex-Lieutenant. The newlyweds are living on Paul's estate near Atwood where Pat is capably assisting Paul in his radar work through her inherited knowledge of physics. nr r«i r D D 11 Tavlor came up to greet us at fhat moment. She toldus she hlf received h?r Bachelor of Science degree from the U. of I. and was very enthusiastic about h®r lie position. Because of all the fame she received singing She s Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage, and the ballet dance she made popular in St. Louis, Doris decided to give up teaching Math and now teaches music at MacMurray College. As soon as Paul finished the line-up, a huge fan-fare sounded, and out came the Linesmen—the famed .on Sunderland and Bill Stallsworth preceded by their harem. Since L°ule and Buck have come back from the Navy, they organized the Sunderland-Stallsworth Celebrities. Don accompanies on the piano, while 3111 is the chorus line and dancing instructor. These follies have been awarded several prizes because of their educational qualities. The elegant murals ana portral s on stape are not to be ignored by even the most a ent,anJ1“ art critic. Marilyn Flowers Teel has been painting them in her spare time while her husband is at work. If you remember, Marilyn married in December 1945. In addition, Bill and Don, with the assistance of Dorothy Phillips have so skillfully applied physics and trig to their stage settings that they have won the admiration of noted professors,.as well as that of theater-goers Dorothy is general manager of the group. She sets the stages ca?.l3 out the acts, and even fills in vacancies in the chords line when an emergency calls for it. Altogether, Don, Bill Marilyn, and Dorothy are very successful, and make the New-Yorker weekly. As Tuscola advanced to their victory, a familiar red-head bobbed up and dovjn. We immediately recognized Paul ihomas. Paul told us he has concocted a new substance called hair o Rusto which keeps the hair from rusting when washing it. -le has concentrated all his efforts upon this new hair-saver ana color-rcstorer since leaving high school. This accounts for the reason he has been incommunicado with the majority of his former classmates. At the half, we walked towards the school building and overheard Lloyd Ashwill giving a little advice to Betty Thornton concerning her farms, which her father entrusted to her. Lloyd, who majored in Ag at the U. of I., and who is now Ag Instructor at T.C.R.S., was handing out----------gratis a few of the newer scientific methods that 3etty could put to excellent use on either of her many farms. You all remember the Five and Ten Cent Stores known as Kresge and Woolwortn??? Well, they've a new owner,—and a new name . The Moody-Ed' erds 5 1( Stores. Both Mable and Dorothy have continued with their undying service to the former Woolworth stores since graduation, and consequently, because of their faithfulness, the employees all over the U.S. have voted to have their chain of stores changed to Moody-Ed'erds 5 1C$ Stores in honor of them. Before we realised how lone: we had been talking, the final whistle blew. We proceeded to the new gymnasium and to our amazement, the erym was decorated to represent the Dutch Garden of the reception held in '45 in honor of our home-coming. 3y the time we had our shining noses repaired and combed our (curly??) hair, the orchestra had begun to play. We were still admiring the gym when a good Jitter-bugging couple came to the center of the floor. And who should it be but that former athletic flash, ex-sailor Jack Horsley and his old flame, Shirley. Rumors go that wedding bells are soon to toll for these two. Shirley said that Jack had been a guest on Information Please Just recently. His supernatural memory, his ability to learn quickly, and his alert mind enabled this modest young man to accomplish this. Jack also informed us that he had graduated from Harvard, Magna cum laude. Jack told us that all the boys were_going to have one of those famous stag parties down at Bill's Just for old time's sake. Then he pointed out Junior Carson, the great steel magnate, ar.d John Flanigan, the skillful N. Y. surgeon. John and Almus left their businesses—and girls—in the Fast to attend this dance. As a pastime, these two have made many successful inventions; one of their latest is an automatic chute for getting coal into the furnace much easier and quicker. We noticed someone picking her way through the crowd, but because her face was bandaged, we couldn't quit- decide who it was. Then Margie sow little Fay Manwaring The World's Greatest Gum Chewer. She attained this title after working her way up to the national contest from the local one held here a few months ago. If you remember, she got h-r basic knowledge of this skill while attending high school. We were ciulte'relieved to hear that she is well on the road to recovery from the broken Jaw she received while in action. Much to our surprise, the famous Tea Time Tunesters came to the mike to sing the song they made so popular—The Tuscola Tromp. We were overjoyed when we saw three of our colleagues, Marjorie Jolley, Mary Margaret Jones Miller , and Fat Ellis as the Tunesters. In their spare time, Pat practices medicine in her own private hospital, and takes care of her home for friendless dogs and cats, Mary Margaret is kept busy in her home life keeping Johnny's appetite satisfied, and Marge has a beauty shop here on the campus. It was during the intermission when we noticed Theresa Hartman and Marie Schultz. Marie is as neat as ever, and ires still has her high intelligence quota. Just recently she has advanced to Dean of Women at the U, of I., while Marie is Miss Magnusson's new assistant Commercial teacher here at T.C.H.S. Both girls still live in Fesotum, but at different residences since they both married local boys a few years ago. We heard that Margaret White, Myra McCumber, and Ann (Hetty) Fullerton Just returned from Hollywood for this homecoming. Because of the magnitude of the publicity that Marg received when she won the title of the World's Champion Malt Mixer, talent scouts showered her with contracts. She now is referred to as the Shake Girl. Just now Marg is working on a picture called, A Damsel's Success from T.C.H.S.'written for her by Norman Dietrich—the noted author and illus-trator. Of course, you all remember the art work Norman did on the '45 Annual, and it is rumored that we will be studying the works of Dietrich as well as Dickens, Scott, and Poe. Myra and Ann have a comedienne act and do hilarious songs and dances in the movies. It all started with those Jokes they pulled in school, i.e. ''Myra, can you give me a sentence with the word, 'analyze' in it ? Sure, Ann. You always say you never flirt, but oh, how Analyze J But Marg, Ann, and Myra, even with all this glory, are still the same swell girls that we knew in high school. About this time all eyes were turned toward the door. Lois Thayer, remembered for her mastery of the Physics course, walked in the door of the gym. Lois is a registered nurse and head of the Chemistry Research Department in the new elaborate hospital on our campus which was built from the excess funds and donations of the Junior class in '45. Lois mentioned that she sees Bob Briggs quite frequently in the X-Ray department. Bob was brougnt in for sc many X-Rays that he became interested in the mechanics of the machine. He is now a skilled technician in that field. All of a sudden we were blinded by a flash of light. The thing that puzzled us was where this light came from. Finally we glanced up to the top of the gym, and there, dangerously climbing down from the beams of the ceiling, clinging to her flash bulb camera was Mildred Oye. After using her brains, cameras, and plenty of hard work, Hilly has advanced from stenographer to editor-in-chief of the 0y= Gazette the paper so famous for Mildred's informal snapshots. While we were talking to her, we realized that she was the last of the schoolmates from 1945. It was really wonderful to see all of the class members together again. It brought back the many memories and good times we all had together in those four short years in high school. Perhaps some of this prophecy will not come true,, but we all Join in the wish for success to each member ?s he approaches the highway to his future. BEFORE AFTER LrlZSot TWOBO S Km QUEEN D.R.R. HRGGIE mmGBtmts HIKE com ON, KIDS, YELL! GUESS WHO I ROYALTY GOOD! HEIL GLRI10UR GIRLS THE CALENDAR School_________it is the topic of most conversations about the last of August. That day of August 28, 1944 was a day that will be long remembered by the Seniors as well as the Freshmen. For the Freshmen it was a thrilling experience. To add a bit of calmness we had the Sophomores and Juniors with us. We Seniors were coming back for the last bit of knowledge before entering into this wide wide world. We really started school off right by having a nice little vacation on September 4, which was Labor Day. From there on we were a busy bunch. September 15, we had our first battle on the T.C.H.S. Gridiron, the Warriors defeating the Cerro Gordo Bronchs. Just to show that they could use a bit more knowledge, the teachers attended County Institute, October 12-13.. Yes, they all got back safely and enjoyed the football game between Tuscola and Monti cello Friday night, October la. By October 25,we Seniors were beginning to think of graduation. Nr. Ed Hall of Herff Jones Company came to school with announcement cards, from which we made a selection. We also received our class rings which we had ordered last spring. On the morning of November 7, we Seniors got out of bed earlier than usual and went to see the polls open. Yes, it was election day. Oh I but that wasn't all that happened that day. After returning to school we had on election, in which, as I remember,the Republicans won. About 10:00 A.M. Mr. Blankenberg arrived with his equipment to take the Senior pictures. After more than a month's herd work, we all welcomed the Thanksgiving vacation that began on the after' noon of November 23. November 30, Tuberculosis tests were given to the Freshmen and Seniors. After recovering from their tests the Freshmen enjoyed a party on the evening of December 1. Vie all enjoyed the play entitled, Double Exposure, given by the Juniors, December 7. All Thespians will remember the initiation of the new members which occurred on the evening of December 11. The Ag Club members entertained their girl friends on the evening of December 20. From what we heard, they had an enjoyable evening. December 22 was a joyful day. Christmas was approaching. To make it even better, we were dismissed from school until January 3. After returning to school, we suffered the consequences of semester exams. Sgt. Kelley from Champaign gave an interesting talk on Safety in the assembly February o, at 3 P. LI. i'r. Blankenberg came back again February 2,0, and took the rcuo pictures for the annual. The F. ?• A. had tnelr annuel banquet, March 21. All bana members were busy preparing for the district band contest which was held on npril 21. The last few days of school seemed to pass so fast that we hardly had time to enjoy them. On Friday, May 13, we Seniors took our annual Skip Day Trip. ’ © all came back and began preparing for the Junior-Senior deception on Saturday, May 19. Sunday we all attended the Baccalaureate Service . The next evening drew our happy High School days to a close. We were both proud and sad as we received our long-struggled-for diplomas. This Monday evening was, no doubt, the last evening that we, the class of 45, will spend together. Marjorie Redden Dorothy Edwards Plum or Dedicated to Margaret White: Margaret had a cud of gum. And it was white as snow Everywhere that Margaret went lhat gum was sure to go. It followed her to school one day, which was against the rule. Miss Magnusson took it from her And chewed it after school. Georganna Jones: I dreamed about you last night.11 John Cletcher: You did? You dear girl ! Georganna: But I’m not blaming you, something I ate disagreed with me, Little Bob Briggs, come blow your horn; You’re nearing the crossroads, The brake lining’s worn I Little Bob Briggs didn’t let out a peep; Now, he's under a tombstone, fast asleep. Mr. Wulliman: John, if CO3 be heated, what happens? John Miller: Well, I imagine it gets real hot. Dirt Is Dirty Soap is soapy Wind is Windy And DeWayne Harting is dopy. ( Patty Ann Kennedy is a per-Miss Grumbles: Jim, if you don't oxide blonde, get down to work and get your She goes with a boy whenever lesson, I am going to write your she cahn. father a note. Jim Miller: Gosh I you had better Mr, Wulliman: First,I'll take not, for Man is as jealous as can be. Mr. Wulliman: ’’Young lady, this is the third time that I've caught you in the hall. Rose Parrish: Don't be partial to me; the other girls might not like it. Raymond: Joan, are you fond of nuts? Joan: Why--er—is this a proposal? Tom Harlan: I say, cutie, can you tell me how to get to the Jarman Hospital? Janet Blomque3t: Surest thing; just call me that once more. Doris Horsley: Ma! Come here, quick 1 Mr3. Horsley: What Is it,Doris? Doris: Look, Jack ate all the raisins off that sticky brown paper. some suluphuric acid and then some chloroform. Dale Bums: That's a good idea. Bill Stallsworth: (After boarding the street car, he found that all the seats were occupied, but next to him sat an organ grinder holding a monkey on his lap. Bill quickly asked the conductor if monkeys were allowed on board.) Conductor: (being in a hurry) replied, Go ahead son, move on to the back and take a seat and maybe no one will notice youl Mary(Mickey)Jones: What on earth are you doing sitting out here in the cold reading a mystery magazine? Lawrence Jess: Well, Mr, Wulliman told me to do some outside reading, so I'm getting It done.11 Bud Stabler, to a fat woman In a subway who was jostling him, Is my rib crushing your elbow? Betty Denham, when asked how she chose the right number to win a prize on a quiz show in which she had insisted on the number 51 said that she had dreamod about the number seven for,seven nights and seven times seven was 51, so she had insisted on the number 51. EXTRA The famous Ziegfield follies will show in Tuscola this week. The cast will be of twelve very familiar face; to this section of the country. Featuring in The Omph Girles of 1960 will be: Joan Jones, Marjorie Ponder, Jean Woods, Pat Ellis, Myra McCumber, Pat Wulliman, Doris Taylor, Marie Shultz, Theresa Hartman, Dorothy Edwards, Lois Thayer, Marjorie Jolley, and last, but not least, the dark haired vixen of the class of 1945 Fay Manwaring. A DAY'S ROUTINE FOR AH AMBITIOUS STUDENT.' .' .' He gets to school by 8:24(he hopes) He goes to his first class with lessons half done(he thinks) Next three periods he catches up on his sleep he lost the night before-(he tries) Noon He or Co.ies buck to school much refreshed, but becomes sleepy after so much food-- Spends the first two periods trying Personals in 15 Years? ? ? Coach Paul Thomas from Notre Dame visited several friends here this week -end. He was seen several times with one of the U. of I. former cheerleaders, Dot Phillips. Evangelist Mildred Oye and former resident of Galton accompanied by her song leader Robert Briggs held a very successful Revival here this week---- s English Professor Jack Horsley honored Tuscola High School Friday afternoon with a lecture on American Literature of Today and Yesterday. This wa3 greatly enjoyed by the students and teachers of-the High School. Professor Horsley's talk lasted four hours. Ann Fullerton, the bewitching brunette of R.K.O., made a oerse-na - appearance at the new Strand Thoaire which now covers the main block on Sales street. Bill Stallsworth, playboy, just returned from a six montns' tour of the Pacific Islands, and has decided the Natives should be less modern and go back to grass skirts ! I to stay awake-- Finally,7th comesjdecides he's too tired to go to school any more,so skips--goes to Walgreen's and then last,but not left.out, the great recreation center, Pool Hall. At the end of the year, his grades Lloyd Ashwill, the jockey, who rode his horse to win the Kentucky Derby this year,is now riding for the Douglas County Riding Club LONG RGO m PAT HUES ho-hum bob Miss Deer: Use the word triangle in a sentence. Jim Victor: 'If fish don't bite on grasshoppers, triangle worms. Dorothy Mayhall:. Humph, your papa is a shoemaker, and you haven’t got any shoes? Ed Lucas: Humph,yourself. Your papa is a dentist and your little sister’s got only four teeth. Mrs. Stoops: Goodness,Lois June, where is the telephone? Lois June: Mrs. Wilson sent over asking if she could use it, so I sent it across,but I had an awful job to get it off the wall. Mary Margaret Jones: John’s a lazy fellow, he's got the softest job in town. Betty Denham: Why foat does he do? Mary Margaret: He's the tester in the mattress factory. Mr. Baker: so the teacher caught you using a bad word and punished you. Eddie: Yea,and she asked mo where I leamhd it. Mr. Baker: What did you toll her? Eddie: I didn't want to give you away, pa,so I blamed it on the parrot. Pat Wulliman.a cook, came into a j_ northern Missouri bank with a check We tell of Margorie Ponder from Doris Taylor for whom she worked.who.lost hor Easter hat and’didn't find it until she combed her hair next day. As Pat, the cook,could not write,she always endorsed her check with a big X. But on this occasion she made a circle on the back of the chock. What's the big idea,Pat? asked the r----------_ _ . ,, ,,whydonU you raoko c cross as £i. mSftSSSt: nov,, IUdone got married yesterday, Mr., who was a German general? and I've chan6ed my nemo, good. wh0 Don Sunderland: I have paid my fare. was th®J iMnj;cnerol? Conductor: I don't recollect it. Don: And you won't re-collect it either. Mrs. Fh ck: Who was the greatest general in Fraa ce? uao uity o------- AI:(thinking very hard): General Motors Miss Magnusson: Jack, I wish you wouldn't whistle at your typing. Jack Horsley: I ain't typing, I'm only whistling. John Flanigan, asked Mrs. Flack, suddenly, have you learned your history lesson? No'm, answered John, slowly,'I air had no time for nothing but my grammar lesson yet. Cook: How did you find the beef, sir? Norman Dietrich: Oh, I just moved a bean--and there it was J We editors may dig and think Till our fingers are sore, But some poor bonehead's sure to say Aw, I've heard that joke before. r :Ai E favorite expression At EITION nicknames NOTED FOR BILL STALLSWORTH JOAN JONES Don Sunderland Wary M• Jones Pat Ellis pat Wulliman 8ud Stabler Lois Thayer John Flanican Betty Denham jack Horsley Fay Manwar I NO Ann Fullerton Lois June Stoops Dorothy Edwards Lloyd ashwill Paul Thomas Mildred Oye Marjorie R eoden jean ’:7ood Margaret white Mabel Moody Marjorie Jolley AL CARSON Doris Taylor MARJORIE PONOER Betty Thornton Theresa hartman MARIE SCHULT Z Norman Dietrich MYRA i’.CCUMSER Robert Briggs Marilyn F. Teel Dorothy Phillips % Think I care JUO A S PRIEST Woof: woof! Flip out Oh! Fish Oh! Cow Cause me no trouble Oh: Nuts No Fool in: i don’t believe it DON’T KNOW Oh: Piddle Oh: Now Gcsh : Fiddle Sticks What? Oh: Shoot well: well! Oh! Fish oh: pish poosh Ch: Shoot Cow Darn Egads Gosh Darn gee Whiz Are you kiodin: Oh! Nuts Oh: Gosh Ch: pshaw SUGAR HEMMEL Oh: MERCY What oo you think? join the Navy Buck To go TO COLLEGE Pinky Piano player Lout E D I ET 1 T 1 A N JONS 1 E DOCTOR PAT Kindergarten teacher WOOL 1 E PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. JUGH EAD Surgical Nurse Short y DlE OF OLD AGE JOHNN1E SECR ETAfiY p EA NUT BE a Sailor HCPSE 0EAUT 1 C1 AN Small Fry To BE A FARMER HETT1E SECRETARY STUP 1 D TELEGRAPH AGENT EOEROS LEARN TO SWIM A SH Business Executive REO Secretary MILLIE T EL EGRAPHER MARGE TELETYPE P EAN1 E Cali formia eouND MAGGIE RESEARCHER MAY BELL HOUSEWIFE MARGE PHARMACIST Junior red cross nurse 0. 0. Live,laugh and be gay MARGE H1 ST or Y T EACHER FET RESEARCH CHEMIST TRESE COMMERCIAL TEACHER SCHL1T Z ADMIRAL NORM TO BE A NU: SE V A C PROFESSIONAL HOBO BOB T 0 GET MARR 1 ED Shorty SCHOOL TEACHER Phil Finding fault Going steady Big hands Sweat ers Cheer Leading Interest in the Navy Arguments Late for Chapel Sc I ENCE Being so tall Small feet Skipping seventh Her hair Blonde hair Cutting up noon Activities Low crades interest in Sadorus Changing hep mi no JEAN IE WITH the LlCHT BROWN HAIR Southern Accent roughness in Sasketball lnterest in Lowell Mrs. Flack’s Fires Week-end trips Car Rides pig Ambition W|OE-SPPEAD KNOWLEDGE Tall tales professional pool shark Town at noon WRECKS She got married For the books she reads • Reception Date Place Menu and Place Cards Orchestra Comments Speaker Program Baccalaureate Comments Speaker Pregram Commencement Connects AUTOGRAPHS -•• •• v V- , ■• ■ : c-v 1 ;• • . . ■ ■ ' i f „• 4