Tuscola High School - Tuscolian Yearbook (Tuscola, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1954 volume:

The Tuscolian 1954 Published By THE SENIOR CLASS of TUSCOLA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ‘ Foreword The entire Class of 1954 presents this issue of the TUSCOLIAN with the hope that: It will be pleasant hereafter To remember these things. Sally Lewis Bob Smith CO-EDITORS To MISS MAGNUSSON and MISS SLUSS ... .our loyal friends and advisors.... without whose guidance this book would not have been possible.. ..we affectionately dedicate the 1954 TUSCOLIAN BOARD OF EDUCATION STANDING: Elmer Little, Jr., Don Baird, Frank DeBolt, Dr. M. F. Lossman. SEATED; Mrs. Lucille Burns, J. H. Hammack, Superintendent; Virgil B. Ross, John C. Morris. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Betty Craft, Secretary; Fern Smith, Secretary; J. H. Hammack, Superintendent; R. C. Wulliman, Principal. FACULTY STANDING: Alberta Magnusson SEATED: Harriet Sluss Louise Frantz Dorothy Deer STANDING: Wendell Schrader SEATED: Elizabeth VanVoorhis Carl Kohrt GertTude Brigham FACULTY STANDING: Sue Brown Bertha E. Rack SEATED: Wilma Allen Lucile Dickinson Else Erickson Robert Brigham Kenneth Roll Paul E. Gilpin G. E. Maloney TOM ATWELL TCHSl.2,3,4; Vice-president 2; Student Council 3; Debate Club 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; President 4; Press Club 1,2, 3; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; T. Club 2,3,4; President 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Chorus 1,2, 3,4; ftesident 4; Big Twelve 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Vice-President 3; Student Council 1; Boy Scouts 1,2; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Boys State 3; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4, LARRY BOYLSON TCHS 1,2,3.4; Boys Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Vice-president 3; Student Council 2,4; Annual Staff 4. JANNA LUE KNOBLOCH BAIRD TCHS 1,2,3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Vice-president 4; Press Club 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Band 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2; G. A. A. 1,2; Annual Staff 4. CHARLES BREEN TCHS 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1,2,3, 4; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. JIM BARBEE TCHS 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Football 3,4; Basketball 2,4; Track Manager 2; Boys Chorus 1,2; T. Club 2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. JUNIOR DECKER TCHS 1,2, 3,4; F. F. A. 4; Student Council 1; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 1,2; Boys State 3; Homecoming King Candidate 4; T. Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4. ■ BUD BURRESS TCHS 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; T. Club 4; Basketball 1,3,4; Football 1,2,4; Intramural 1, 2,4; Annual Staff 4. CHARLES DOTSON TCHS 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3; President 4; Press Club 3,4; Boys Chorus 2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Big Twelve 4; Intramural 1,2; Basketball 2,3,4; Scouts 1,2; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. NANCY CLER TCHS 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4. % DON ENDSLEY TCHS 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Reporter 3; Boys Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Intramural 1,2, 3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. JO ANN FLEMING TCHSl.2,3.4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Saxophone trip 1; Saxophone Quartet 2, 3,4; Saxophone Sextet 4; Tribe 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Intramural 1,2,3,4. JOE HARRIS TCHS 4; Sullivan 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2,3; F, F. A. 1,2,3, Annual Staff 4. HILDEGARD FRECHE TCHS 1,2,3, 4; G. A. A. 1.2.3,4; F.H.A. 1; Girls Chorusl,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; intramural 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Class Play. LeROY HARTING TCHS 1,2,3, 4; President 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4; President 3; Student Council 4; Vice-President 4; Student Council 4; Boys Chorus 1,2,3; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Football manager2; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. JOHN HARRIS TCHS 4; Sullivan 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2,3; F. F. A. 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4. MARY JANE HENNING TCHS 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Secretary 1; Tribe 1,2,3,4; Secretary-treasurer 4; F. H, A. 3; Press Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Editor 3; Editor 4; Quill and Scroll4; Student Council 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Thespians 4; Homecoming Play 4; Annual Staff 4. PAT HAUSMANN TCHS1,2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Parliamentarian 4; Song Leader 2, 3; Tribe 1,2, 3,4; President 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4. LOWELL DEE HILL TCHS 1,2,3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; T. Club 2,3,4; Boys Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Big Twelve 4; Intramural 1,2, 3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. ELVA HAWKINS TCHS 1,2,4; Austin High Texas 3; G. A. A. 1,2, 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 4; Band 1; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Press Club 4; Tribe 1,2,4; B Team Cheerleader 2; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4. LORETTA HILLIGOSS TCHS 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1.2, 3,4; F, H, A. 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Tribe 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 3; Press Club 1,2, 3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Intramural 1,2, 3; Thespians 2,3, 4; Mother Takes a Trip , Stranger in Bethelem , Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. THEO HOUSER TCHS1,2,3,4; F. F. A. 2,3,4; Sentinel 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Boys Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Big Twelve 4; Junior Class Play; Anything Can Happen”; Annual Staff 4, LARRY KRESIN TCHS 1,2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 3; Boys State 3; Annual Staff 4. RUSSELL INGRUM TCHS 1,2,3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Intramural 2,3, 4; Annual Staff 4. EDDIE LA Z ZELL TCHS 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2. 3.4; Intramural 1,2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. MARJORIE KING Decatur, Lakeview 1,2; TCHS 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 4; Tribe 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Play 3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. SALLY LEWIS Gary, Indiana 1; TCHS 2,3,4; Secretary-treasurer 4; Latin Club 1,2; Debate Club 2,3,4; Secretary 3; Student Council 4; Press Club 2,3; Feature Editor 3; Quill and Scroll 4; Secretary -treasurer 4; Thespians 3,4; Homecoming Plays 3,4; Junior Class Play; F. H.A. 2; G. A. A. 1,2; Tribe 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vice-president 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Vocalettes 3; Annual Staff 4. BEVERLY LECHER TCHS 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 1,2,3; G, A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4. ED MADIX TCHS 1,2,3,4; Vice-president 4; T. Club 2,3, 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Vice-president 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Boys State 3; Junior Class Play; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Annual Staff 4. WAYNE LESTER TCHS 1,2,3,4; Intramural 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1; Band 1,2,3; Trumpet Quartet 1,2; Trumpet Trio 3; Orchestra 2; Boys Chorus 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Stranger in Bethlehem ; Annual Staff 4. ROSEANN MAYER TCHS 1,2,3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2; Historian 3; Intramural 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4. SHIRLEY McMORRIS TCHS 1,2,3,4; Secretary-treasurer 2; Vice-president 3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Student Council 1; Press Club 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2; G.A. A. 1, 2; Intramural 1,2; Debate Club 2,3,4; Secretary 2; Parliamentarian 3; Vice-president 4; Tribe 1,2,3,4; President 3; Thespians 3,4; Homecoming Show 3,4; Junior Class Play; Homecoming Queen 4; Annual Staff 4. HAROLD PANKAU TCHS 1,2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4. JAN MORRIS TCHS 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Vice-president 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3; G.A. A. 1,2; F. H. A. 3; Tribe 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Girls State 3; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Press Club 1,2,3, 4; Art Editor 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4; President 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Junior Class Way; Homecoming Play 4; Annual Staff 4. RUTH PRIBBLE TCHS 1,2,3, 4; Girls Chorus 1; Spanish Club 2; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4;Girls Intramurall, 2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. JANET NICHOLS TCHS 1,2,3, 4; Secretary - treasurer 1; President 5; Latin Club 1,2, 3; Resident 2; Spanish Club ); Debate Club 2, 3,4; Treasurer 4; Press Club 1,2,3; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; President 4; Mix-id Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocalettes 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Girls State 3; Tribe 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2; Intramural 1,2; Thespians 3, 4; Home-:oming Way 3,4; Junior Class Play; Homecom-ng Queen Candidate 4; Annual Staff 4. CARL QUINN TCHS 1,2,3,4; President 2; Press Club 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1, 2; Intramural 1,2, 3,4; T. Club 3,4; Boys Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Big Twelve 4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. NANCY JO SCHRADER TCHS 1,2,3,4; Vice-president 1; Student Council 1,3,4; Secretary-treasurer 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2; Vice-president 2; Debate Club 2,3,4; Parliamentarian 4; G. A. A. 1,2; Press Club 1,2, 3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocalettes 3; Band 1,2,3; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Tribe 1,2, 3, 4; Thespians 2,3,4; President 3; Christmas Carol , Mother Takes a Trip , Homecoming Play 3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. RONNIE SCHULTZ TCHS 1,2,3, 4; F. F. A, 1,2, 3,4; President 4; T. Club 3,4; Vice-president 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Boys State 4; Annual Staff 4. TIANA RILEY TCHS 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, 3; Press Club 2, 3,4; Feature Editor 4; Tribe 2, 3; G. A. A. 1,2; Girls Chorus 1,4; Girls Intramural 1; Thespians 3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. SUSAN SCHULTZ TCHS 1,2,3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Vice-president 2; Camp Delegate 2; Secretary 4; Press Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Tribe 4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. 1BOB SMITH TCHS 1,2, 3, 4; President 1; Student Council 2; President 4; T. Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3,4; Boys Chorus 2, 3,4; Big Twelve 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Intramural 1,2,3; Boys State 3; Homecoming King 4; Scouts 1,2; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. KEITH THODE TCHS 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4. RONALD SOARDS TCHS 1,2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 4; Intramural 1,2, 3,4; Boys Chorus 2,3; Annual Staff 4. HOWARD THOMAS Thornton High School 1,2; Areola 3; TCHS 4; President 3; T. Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3; Track 2,3; Student Council 2; Boys Chorus 1,2; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. BILL ST ALTER Texas 1,2,3; TCHS 4; Civil Air Patrol 3; Football 3,4; Annual Staff 4. MAX WARNES TCHS 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; State Judging Team 1,2,3,4; T. Club 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Intramural 1, 2,3,4; Boys Chorus 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4. EDWARD TURNER TCHS 1,3,4; Newman 2; F. F. A, 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4. MARY WATERS TCHS 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 2; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Vice-president 3; President 4; Girls Intramural 1,2, 3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Play 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocalettes 3,4; Annual Staff 4. CLARICE ULLRICH TCHS 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1; Tribe 1,2, 3,4; Press Club 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Secretary 4; Thespians 3,4; Christmas Play 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. SHIRLEY WEATHERFORD TCHS 1,2,3,4; Secretary-treasurer 3; Spanish Club 1,2; Secretary-treasurer 1; Debate Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Press Club 1, 2, 3; Secretary-treasurer 3; Thespians 3,4; Secretary-treasurer 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Secretary-treasurer 2: Tribe 1,2,3,4; Intramural 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; Homecoming Play 3,4; Christmas Play 1; Junior Class Play; Annual Staff 4. PHYLLIS WETZEL TCHS 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Tribe 1,2,3, 1; Press Club 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 3; Secretary-treasurer 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Intramural 1,2,4; Junior Class Play; Homecoming Play 3; Annual Staff 4. JACKIE WILSON TCHS 1,2, 3,4; Girls Chorus 1; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Point Chairman 3; Annual Staff 4. LARRY WILLIAMS TCHS 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 3; Treasurer 4; Judging Team 1,2, 3, 4; Intramural 2,3,4; Boys Chorus 1,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Homecoming Play 4; Annual Staff 4. t LESLIE WYKOFF TCHS 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4; F. H. A. 1; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 2; Annual Staff 4. DON WILLISON TCHS 1,2,3,4. CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1954 of Tuscola Community High School, in the County of Douglas and the state of Illinois, being of sound mind and body do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. First: We direct that our debts and expenses be fully and justly paid. Second: In the hope that these requests will be honestly and faithfully carried out, we do will and bequeath the following to said persons. Tom Atwell leaves his athletic ability to Jack Hood. Jim Barbee wills his hook-shot to Dick Marrs. Larry Boylson leaves his scientific ability to Herbert Richardson. Charles Breen leaves his hopped-up Oldsmobile to some other prevaricator. Bud Burress leaves nothing. He's going to take it with him. Nancy Cler leaves her place in the lunch line to Pat Weber. Junior Decker bequeaths his superior skill in football to Mike Martin. Charles Dotson bequeaths his Chemistry explosions to Charles Martin. Don Endsley wills his racing career to Max Buchanan. Jo Ann Fleming and Mary Waters bequeath their basketball ability to Bonnie Schultz and Judy Timm. Hildegard Freche leaves her height to Marjorie Kleiss. John and Joe Harris will their freckles to the Armstrong twins. Leroy Harting leaves his White Ghost Chevrolet to Delbert Willison. Pat Hausmann wills her ride at noon in a certain green Ford to anyone who lacks this pleasure. Elva Hawkins leaves her short hair style to Sharon Ellis Mary Jane Henning wills her newspaper position to anyone capable of holding it. Lowell Hill leaves his flat top to Roger Roderick. Loretta Hilligoss bequeaths her numerous hair styles to Beverly McCumber. Theo Houser wills his success in getting dates in Camargo to Wilbur Hattabaugh. Russell Ingrum leaves his custard stand to Jerry Ring. Marjorie King bequeaths her red hair to Anita Sinclair. Larry Kresin leaves his ping-pong ability to John Hartman. Eddie Lazell leaves his radical opinions to Miss Brown. Beverly Lecher bequeaths her flashing smile to anyone gloomy. Wayne Lester wills his ability to skip school to anyone who can get away with it. He couldn't. Sally Lewis wills her trip to Florida to anyone who can write a term paper in 4 weeks. Ed Madix leaves his nickname Stix to Jerry Breen. Roseann Mayer leaves her roller skates to those who love to sit. Shirley Me Morris leaves her crown to the future Homecoming Queen. Jan Morris bequeaths her talent on the trampoline to those who have enough courage to take it. Janet Nichols leaves Abe Lincoln’s calico shorts to next year's American History Class. Harold Pankau wills his welding ability in Ag class to Larry Little. CLASS WILL Ruth Pribble leaves her long fingers to Carol Stackhouse so she can reach two octaves at once. Carl Quinn bequeaths his ability to sleep in American History class to Rick Marsh. Tiana Riley bequeaths her diamond ring to any future homemaker. Nancy Schrader leaves her job to any person with strong will power. Ronnie Schultz leaves his name “Blackie” to Carol Clapper. Susan Schultz wills her troubles in Shorthand class to an up-and-coming shorthand student. Bob Smith wills his smartness in Physics to Wayne Vest. Ronald Soards leaves his ability in typing to some, poorv slow student. Bill Stalter leaves his wrestling skill to Tommy Burns. Keith Thode bequeaths his many excuses for skipping school to the office. Howard Thomas leaves his way with women to Jim Hausmann. Clarice Ullrich bequeaths the medals on her cheer-leader sweater to someone strong enough to carry them around. Max Warnes leaves his cauliflower ear to David Walling. Shirley Weatherford bequeaths the key to the “Calorie Hole to Rita Stackhouse. Phyllis Wetzel leaves her head to science with the hope that they find some trace of a brain. Larry Williams wills his ability to draw in American History class to Susie Helm. Don Willison leaves the sideburns he’s been trying to grow for two years to Jack Jolley. Jackie Wilson leaves her wardrobe to anyone who dresses like Monroe. Leslie Wykoff leaves her ability in tumbling in P. E. class to the incoming Freshman class. The Attached instrument was hereunto subscribed to by the Senior Class of 1954 in the presence of each of us and was at the same time declared to be our last will and testament, and we sign our names hereto as witnesses on this fifteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four (1954). TOP ROW: J. Hartman, W. Hattabaugh. M. Buchanan, H. Rahn, R. Weatherford, R. Rahn, H. Richardson, L. Little, W. Vest, P. Flanigan, R. Valentine, J. Weber. T. Meyer. THIRD ROW: L. Nowning, R. Kingery, B. McCumber, J. Foley, P. Simmons, R. Marsh, S. Dickson, C. Conner. L. Klinkow, D. Rutan, N. Hill. SECOND ROW: Miss Dickinson, V. Logan, M. Pflum, D. Lewis, J. Thornton, S. DeBolt, P. Hill, M. Cler, L. Baker, P. Donnals, L. Adams, E. Shoppe, P. Benner, Mr. Maloney. FIRST ROW: J. Robertson, M. Breen, R. Hopper, M. Benner, R. Stackhouse, C. Lossman. S. Cox, A. Ohlsen, D. McDaniel, P. Travis, S. Mannin, S. Shank. President: Sue Cox Vice-President: Rita Stackhouse Secretary-Treasurer: Caryl Lossman Student Council: Jean Burke Advisors: Miss Dickinson Mr. Maloney TOP ROW: J. Manwaring, E. Miller, S. Dotson, J. Waldrop, J. Hausmann, E. Frahm, L. Stabler, M. Payne, R. Marrs, D. Enyart, R. Kingery, C. King. C. Martin, J. Hood. THIRD ROW: M. Kohler, B. Reeder. J. Knobloch, J. Rideout, M. Lecher, P. Howard, P. Perry, A. Mevis, C. Tabor, S. Helm, J. Timm, N. Hammack, B. Kresin. SECOND ROW: Mr. Schrader, A. Trinkle, M. Kleiss, V. Branham, J. Sturgell, C. Kibler, B. Jolley, C. Haney, S. Ellis, J. Purcell, B. Koster, C. Hinners, A. Schuster, Jane Armstrong, S. Barbee, Mrs. Allen. FIRST ROW: S. Moore, B. Sanderson, M. Waters, J. Baird, D. Willison. June Armstrong, C. Stackhouse, B. Schultz, D. Hixon, C. Clapper, B. Michener, A. Moss. President: Delbert Willison Vice-President: June Armstrong Secretary-Treasurer: Carole Stackhouse Student Council: Judy Baird Advisors: Mrs. Allen Mr. Schrader Sd9 TOP ROW: M. Branham, B. Ware, E. Bass, B. Nisbet, M. Hausmann, W. Utterback, R. Manwaring F. Lincoln, K. Farber, J. Breen, D, Hanners, E. Fry, R. Windsor. FIFTH ROW: W. Turner. F. Hausmann, G. Bates, J. Stickel, C. Bozarth, J. Pettitt, A. Thode, F. Quattrocchi, J. Lewis, F. Lewis, E. VonLanken, B. Quinn, R. Buchanan. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Roll, R. Zeigler, M. Hixson. S. Cooper, J. Stabler. L. Rich, M. Gensler. THIRD ROW: D. Cousins, N.Long.S. Foley. J. Sudduth, T. Rahn, M. Lloyd, S. Rahn, C. Moore. A. Sinclair, S. Schultz, M. Lecher, L. Leithliter, R. Shewmake, R. Mayer, L. Jones, I. Yoder. Miss Deer. SECOND ROW: J. Gates. J. Manwaring, J. Kibler, N. Williams, N. Browning, J. Jolley, M. Martin, J. Breen, C. Martin, B. McCumber, D. O’Bryan, P. Chaplin. FIRST ROW: L. Sweeney, J. Ring, R. Rahn, J. Mackey, P. Weber, J. Turner, D. McLeod, J. Simmons, E. Carico, D. Walling, T. Burns. President: Mike Martin Vice-President Judy Breen Secretary-Treasurer: Jack Jolley Student Council: Norman Browning Advisors: Miss Deer Mr. Roll BAND KNEELING: P. Donals, B. Lossman, V. Logan, A. Schuster, C. Miller, P. Perry, Director: Mr, C. Kohrt. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: J. Morris, S. Cox, B. Michener. J. Wright, J. Gates, N. Harris, L. Kennedy. L. Burress, J. Randolph. M. Benner, S. Moore, SECOND ROW: J. Thomas D. McDaniel, J. Jolley, J. Henning, C. Tabor, J. Mann, T. Burns, L. Jones, A. Heacock, B. McCumber, P. Chaplin, J. Fleming, S. De-Bolt, M. Lloyd, E. Ohlsen, J.Bozarth, F. Lincoln, L. Little, C. Lossman. THIRD ROW; J. Kibler, G. Grubb, T. Rahn, R. Mayer, J. Baker, N. Browning, E. Miller, F. Ross, H. Weatherford, A. Soards, P. Shanahan, L. Phillips, B. Nisbet, W. Hattabaugh, B. Kresin, L. Sweeney. P. Morris, C. Clapper, R. Stackhouse, J. Timm, N. Hammack, D. Rutan, M. Schnorf, C. Bozarth. NOT IN PICTURE: E. Frahm, D. Enyart, J. Waldrop, R. Roderick. SAX SEXTET LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Lloyd, S. DeBolt, J. Fleming, F, Lincoln, L. little, C. Lossman. BRASS ENSEMBLE STANDING: D. Rutan, R. Roderick SEATED: N. Browning, E, Miller CLARINET QUARTETS SECOND ROW; C. Tabor, B. Michener, T. Rahn, D. McDaniel FIRST ROW: J. Morris, S. Cox, J. Kibler, J. Jolley BOYS CHORUS TOP ROW: Director, Mrs. VanVoorhis, T. Atwell, P. Flanigan, B, Ware, T. Houser, M. Payne, F. Lincoln, M. Branham, B, Smith, J. Manwaring, J. Foley, E. Bass, S. Cox, Accompanist. SECOND ROW: R. Valentine, L. Williams, L. Hill, W. Vest, M. Martin, R. Marsh, S. Dotson, J. Hausmann, B. Nisbet. FIRST ROW: C. Quinn, D. Endsley, C. Dotson, M. Warnes, E. Fry, A. Thode, E. Miller, J. Simmons, J. Mackey, J. Hood, L. Boy Ison. GIRLS CHORUS TOP ROW; J. Timm, B. Michener, I, Yoder, D. O'Bryan, J. Kibler, P. Chaplin, J. Sudduth, J. Gates, C. Lossman, A. Ohlsen, T. Rahn, R. Stackhouse, R. Zeigler, M. King, P. Travis, FOURTH ROW: A. Shaw, E. Hawkins, M. Kleiss, J. Kohler, A. Moss, S. Helm, P. Perry, H. Freche, C. Clapper, S. Ellis, S. Cooper, M. Benner, C. Tabor, S. Foley, S. Dickson, C. Ullrich. THIRD ROW: S. Cox, J. Knobloch, D. Cousins, B. Koster, D. Lewis, M. Lecher, D. Lewis, J. Thornton, S. Rahn, B. McCumber, M. Lloyd, J. Baird, C. Stack-house, S. DeBolt, Director, Mrs. VanVoorhis. SECOND ROW: C. Martin, M. Waters, J. Nichols, S. Mannin, N. Williams, J. Morris, M. Waters, L. Hilligoss, N. Schrader, V. Logan, B. Kresin, A. Trinkle, T. Riley. FIRST ROW: M. Henning, C. Hinners, D. Hixson, B. Schultz, June Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, J. Sturgell, V. Branham, N. Long, L. Wykoff, D. McDaniel. MIX EX) CHORUS TOP ROW; C. Tabor, S. Rahn, C. Clapper. H. Freche, R. Valentine, B. Manwaring, R. Marsh. B. Smith, A. Ohlsen, S. Cox. C. Lossman. FOURTH ROW; B. Schultz. C. Stackhouse, J. Breen, J. Foley. B. Ware. M. Branham, B. Nisbet. THIRD ROW: B. Michener, S. Helm. W. Vest, L. Hill. C. Dotson, J. Hood. L. Boylson, T. Rahn. SECOND ROW: Director, Mrs. VanVoorhis, C. Hinners, D. Cousins, A. Moss, P. Flanigan, T. Atwell, C. Quinn. S. Dotson, E. Miller, R. Stackhouse, J. Morris. FIRST ROW: E. Hawkins, A. Trinkle, M. Waters, J. Nichols, J. Baird, V. Logan, V. Branham. S. DeBolt, N. Schrader, M. Waters. GIRLS ENSEMBLE SECOND ROW: M. Waters, M. Kohler, A. Moss, S Rahn, S. Cox, M. Waters, B. Schultz FIRST ROW: J. Nichols, S. Dickson, R. Stackhouse, J. Morris, E. Hawkins, S. DeBolt BOYS ENSEMBLE SECOND ROW: T. Atwell, L. Hill, W. Vest, B. Nisbet FIRST ROW: B. Smith, J. Foley, S. Cox, accompanist, S Dotson, B. Ware r. MIXED ENSEMBLE SECOND ROW: V. Logan, J. Baird, L. Hill, B. Ware, L. Boylson, B. Smith, S. Cox, N. Schrader FIRST ROW: A. Trinkle, T. Atwell, C. Quinn, E. Miller, J. Foley, B. Michener, V. Branham STUDENT COUNCIL STANDING: C. Lossman, H. Pankau, J. Morris, L. Boylson, S. Lewis, B. Michener, W. Vest, S. Cox, M. Martin, N. Browning, B. Burress, D. Willison, Mr. Wulliman. SEATED: J. Nichols, M. Henning, L. Hilligoss, L. Harting, B. Smith, N. Schrader, J. Breen, J. Baird, R. Stackhouse. President: Bob Smith Vice-President: Leroy Harting Secretary-Treasurer: Nancy Schrader Advisor: Mr. Wulliman TOP ROW: D. O’Bryan, M. Benner, D. Hixson, R. Mayer, P, Howard, S. Cooper, N, Williams, J. Man-waring, J, Kibler, THIRD ROW: A. Mevis.J. Rideout, B. Reeder, M. Hixson, L. Rich, J. Stabler, S. Barbee, B. Koster. L. Jones, C. Kibler. SECOND ROW: R. Mayer, C. Moore, S. Schultz, A. Sinclair, C. Haney, N. Long, D. Lewis, L. Nowning, J. Robertson, E. Schoppe, J. Sudduth, J. Purcell, R. Shewmake. SEATED: Miss Frantz, E. Hawkins, P. Hausmann, L. Hilligoss, S. Dickson. S. DeBolt, S. Schultz, B. Jolley, S. Mannin, D. Cousins, Mrs. DeBolt. President Sandra DeBolt Vice-President Sue Dickson Secretary: Susan Schultz Treasurer: Beverly Jolley Reporter: Shirley Mannin Parliamentarian: Pat Hausmann Historian: E. Hawkins Song Leader: Deanna Cousins Student Council: Loretta Hilligoss Advisor: Miss Frantz Chapter Mother: Mrs. DeBolt TOP ROW: F. Hartman, J. Waldrop, M. Buchanan, B. Ware. B. Kingery, H. Rahn, J. Weber, M. Payne, R. Kingery, J, Hausmann, T. Windsor. J. Breen, F. Lewsi, D. Hanners. THIRD ROW; C. Bozarth, E. Bass, L. Kresin, E, Decker, M. Warnes, E. Fry, L. Little. M. Hausmann, M. Branham, C. King. SECOND ROW: D. Endsley, L. Harting, F. Hausmann, R. Rahn, J. Jolley, W. Turner, R. Soards, D. Willison, P. Weber. J. Ring. J. Turner, R. Buchanan. FIRST ROW; H. Pankau, T. Meyer, E. VonLanken, R. Schultz, L. Williams, T. Houser, Mr. Schrader. President: Ronnie Schultz Vice-President: Tom Meyer Secretary: Ervin VonLanken Treasurer: Larry Williams Reporter: Harold Long Sentinel: Theo Houser Student Council: Harold Pankau Advisor: Mr. Schrader SENIOR PLAY No More Homework” STANDING: N. Schrader, C. Ullrich, J. Morris, S. Me Morris, S. Schultz, Director, Miss Brown, T. Riley, S. Weatherford, S. Lewis, J. Nichols, B. Smith, R. Schultz, T. Houser, C. Quinn. SEATED: E. Madix, L. Williams, H. Thomas, M Henning, L. Harting, T. Atwell. JUNIOR PLAY Aunt Tillie Goes To Town” STANDING: Director, Mrs. Erickson, S. DeBolt, R. Stackhouse, R. Marsh, J. Foley, W. Vest, L. Ramsey, R, Valentine, M. Breen, A. Ohlsen, C. L ssman, D. McDaniels. SEATED; P. Travis, C. Conner, P. Simmons, P. Flanigan, S. Cox, D. Rutan. THESPIANS STANDING: L. Ramsey, C. Ullrich, C. Lossman, S. Cox, Miss Brown, C, Conner, S. McMorris, S. Lewis, R. Stackhouse. SEATED: L. Hilligoss, N. Schrader, S. Weatherford, B. Smith, J. Morris, J. Nichols, T. Riley. President: Bob Smith Vice-President: Jan Morris Secretary-Treasurer: Shirley Weatherford Student Council: Nancy Schrader Advisor: Miss Brown STANDING: A. Trinkle, E. Hawkins, J, Sturgell, C, Ullrich, J. Knobloch, C. Tabor, N. Hammack, P. Perry, J. Tinn, R. Hopper, B. McCumber, C. Clapper, M. Breen, D. Rutan, V. Branham, Mrs. Erickson, J. Hood, J. Baird. SEATED; T. Riley, L. Hilligoss, B. Michener, P. Wetzel, C. Quinn, J. Morris, A. Moss, M. Henning, C. Conner. Editor: Mary Jane Henning Jr. Editor: Annis Moss Sports Editor: Dale Rutan Art Editor: Chub Conner Fashion Editor: Jan Morris Feature Editor: Tiana Riley Student Council: Betty Michener Secretary-Treasurer: Fbyllis Wetzel Advisor; Mrs. Erickson QUILL AND SCROLL Mrs. Erickson, S. Lewis, J. Morris, M. Henning DEBATE CLUB STANDING: S. Helm, R. Marsh, R. Valentine, W. Vest, R. Stackhouse SEATED: S, Cox, J. Nichols, S. McMorris, T. Atwell, S. Weatherford, S, Lewis, N. Schrader President: Tom Atwell Vice-President: Shirley McMorris Secretary: Shirley Weatherford Treasurer: Jannie Nichols Student Council: Sally Lewis Parliamentarian: Nancy Schrader Calorie Hole LATIN CLUB THIRD ROW; B. Kresin, J. Baird, V. Branham, T. Rahn, B. Schultz, C. Stackhouse, J. Gates, L. Leithliter, R. Ziegler, B. Sanderson, M, Lecher, C. Tabor, M. Lloyd, S. Rahn, S. Foley. SECOND ROW: A. Trinkle, P. Perry, J. Thornton, C. Clapper, J. Timm, N. Browning, C. Breen, S. Dotson, D. Rutan, W. Vest, C. Lossman, A. Ohlsen, M. Kleiss. FIRST ROW: M. Gensler, C. Kibler, B. Michener, F. Lincoln, J. Breen, J. Armstrong, Miss Sluss, June Armstrong, C. Dotson, M. Lecher, P. Chaplin, J. Knobloch, C. Hinners, D. McDaniel, S. Ellis. Consuls: Charles Dotson, Jane Armstrong Quaestor: Frank Lincoln Praetor: June Armstrong Student Council: Judy Breen Program Chairman: Betty Michener SPANISH CLUB SECOND ROW; S. Shank, D. Willison, E, Miller, J. Pettitt, R. Marrs, M. Martin, E, Lazzell, Miss Sluss. FIRST ROW; N. Hammack, P. Travis, B. McCumber, B. McCumber, A. Moss, E. Madix, L. Boylson, S. Moore, J. Sturgell. President: Beverly McCumber Vice-President: Ed Madix Secretary-Treasurer: Annis Moss Student Council: Larry Boylson Program Chairman: Barbara McCumber G. A. A. TOP ROW: C. Ullrich, J. Kibler, P. Chapman, J. Cornwell, M, Gensler, L. Rich, N. Hammack, H. Freche, J. Stabler, J. Breen, D. Lewis, P. Donnals. FOURTH ROW: M. Lloyd, R. Zeigler, S. Foley, J. Gates, T. Rahn, N. Cler, S. Cooper, S. Ellis, R. Mayer, B. Lecher, C. Moore, C. Martin. THIRD ROW: J. Sudduth, J. Manwaring, D. O’Bryan, N. Williams, S. Schultz. N. Long, B. McCumber, D. Lewis, L. Nowning, M. Pfum, E. Schoppe, L. Adams. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Brigham, A. Schuster, V. Logan, B. Sanderson, M. Benner, C. Lossman, A. Ohlsen, S. Cox, R. Pribble, J. Wilson, J. Thornton, J. Robertson, L. Ramsey, M. King. FIRST ROW: I. Yoder, B. Kresin, P. Travis, S. DeBolt, R. Stackhouse, S. Mannin, M. Waters, D. McDaniel, L. Wykoff, J. Fleming, B. Koster, C. Kibler. President: Mary Waters Vice-President: Shirley Mannin Secretary-Treasurer: Doris McDaniel Student Council: Rita Stackhouse Advisor: Mrs. Brigham August 31 CALENDAR First day of school. Septembei 7 Labor Day—no labor for us. Our first vacation. 18 First football game. We defeated Paris. October 2 Homecoming! The biggest event of the year. Floats! Dance! FUN! 6 F.H.A. attended a House of Delegates meeting at Farmer City. 21 F.F.A. held their Chapter Farmer initiation. November 3 G.A. A. initiation. A bunch of beauties? 6 A dance was held after the Unity game. Love the bunnyhop! 11 The most important game of the year--Arcola lost. 13 Those who dared, went to the Black Cat Spanish Club dance. 17 The victorious football banquet. 20 The end of the second six weeks. 23 The F.F.A. held their Green Hand initiation. 24 Kansas came here for the first basketball game of the season. 26 Thanksgiving vacation. December 4 Junior class play, Aunt Tillie Takes a Trip.” 14 The sophomores held a Christmas party. 18 An all-school Christmas party marked the beginning of the Christmas va- 28-29 cation—two full weeks of fun and relaxation. Monticello Holiday Tournament January 4 Back to school. 12-14 Semester exams. The midnight oil burned high. 19 Students took a half day off while the teachers went to school. 22 College Day. Representatives from various colleges talked to prospective 25-30 students. Okaw Valley Tournament at Bement. We came home with the second February 1 place trophy. Thespian initiation. 4 Douglas County Band Festival. 11 F.F.A. Parent and Son Banquet. Mr. Schrader and the boys did a fine job 12 as usual. No school on this day. Lincoln's birthday. 15 T.B. test day. Arms full of holes. 17 F.H.A. banquet. Good food by good cooks. 18 The Douglas County Chorus Festival at Areola. March 1 Regional basketball tournament at Mattoon. 15 Term papers due. More time needed. 15 The deadline date for the Tuscolian. We made it! 17-20 Much interestin the Sweet Sixteen. Were you lucky? Did you get a ticket? 26 Latin Club dance. Last big dance before the prom. April 2 End of the fifth six weeks. 10 Paris relays 16-19 No school-Good Friday and Easter Monday. A nice week end. 22 Senior class play, No More Homework. May 1 State final music contest. Several attended. 11 Okaw Valley track meet held at Tuscola. 12 Senior skip day. School was almost over. 15 Junior-Senior reception and prom. The night of all nights! 20 Music festival. An enjoyable evening for all. 23 Baccalaureate. 25 Honors day. 26 Final exams. Ugh! 28 Commencement. Farewell to TCHS! FOOTBALL SQUAD TOP ROW: J. Jolley, G. Bates, D. Hanners, E. Fry, M. Martin, W. Utterback, R. Marrs, K. Farber, B. Manwaring, M. Branham, J. Breen. THIRD ROW: Mr. Brigham, Mr. Gilpin, T. Burns, J. Lewis, J. Foley, L. Hill, E. Madix, T. Houser, P. Flanigan, T. Meyer, H. Thomas, E. Miller, C. King, J. Simmons, Mr. Roll. SECOND ROW: B. Burress, L. Little, J. Decker, R. Schultz, C. Quinn, M. Warnes, J. Barbee, W. Vest, T. Atwell, S. Dotson. FIRST ROW: R. Valentine, C. Martin, B. Ware, E. Bass, J. Hood, P. Weher, B. Nisbet, C. Conner. Undefeated, Untied Okaw Valley Champs TUSCOLA OPPONENT TUSCOLA OPPONENT 27 Paris 19 47 Cerro Gordo 6 14 Oakland 0 39 Newman 0 26 Monticello 6 26 Unity 6 13 Villa Grove 0 20 Areola 6 12 Sullivan 0 H. Thomas E. Madix J. Barbee R. Schultz T. Atwell L. Hill T. Meyer L. Little W. Vest C. Quinn J. Decker P. Flanigan J. Weber M. Warnes B. Birress BASKETBALL SQUAD BACK ROW; C. Martin, R. Schultz, J, Jolley, Mr. Roll, Mr. Maloney, J. Mackey, N. Browning, SECOND ROW: E. Miller, B. Ware, J. Foley, R. Roderick, W. Vest, R. Marsh, C. Conner, S. Dotson, B. Nisbet, M. Branham, J. Lewis. FIRST ROW: C. Quinn, B. Smith, L. Hill, J. Decker, J. Barbee, L. Little, E. Madix, P. Flanigan, T. Atwell, B. Burress. TEAM RECORD TUSCOLA OPPONENT 58 Kansas 51 50 St. Teresa 74 44 Windsor 57 71 Atwood 47 73 Oakland 51 57 Cerro Gordo 52 50 Rantoul 55 81 Deland Weldon 51 29 St. Teresa 41 38 Arthur 36 41 Areola 43 47 Bement 40 41 Villa Grove 39 TUSCOLA OPPONENT 37 Monticello 33 59 Cerro Gordo 43 48 Sullivan 62 47 Monticello 54 45 Newman 48 51 Unity 58 52 Sullivan 37 31 Urbana 47 37 Mattoon 53 41 Villa Grove 49 44 Casey 76 55 Windsor 76 Larry Little Jim Barbee Tom Atwell Junior Decker Bob Smith Bud Burress Ed Madix Lowell Hill Phil Flanigan TRACK STANDING: J. Jolley, J. Simmons, C. Breen, S. Dotson, B. Manwaring, E. Frahm, K. Farber, M. Martin, B. Nisbet, J. Lewis, C. Martin, T. Burns. SEATED; Mr. Gilpin, J. Foley, B. Burress, L. Hill, E. Madix, T. Atwell, P. Flanigan, L. tittle, W. Vest, T. Meyer. WRESTLING SQUAD STANDING: R. Valentine, T. Meyer, B. Manwaring, B. Stalter, C. Breen, H. Thomas, W. Vest, E. Frahm, J. Foley, R. Ingrum, Mr. Gilpin. KNEELING: R. Kingery, D. Endsley, R. Soards, E. Carico, L. Sweeney, F. Lewis, J. Weber. T CLUB STANDING: M. Warnes, J. Weber, L, Hill, E. Madix, W, Vest, J. Barbee, L. little, Mr, Maloney, Mr. Gilpin, T. Meyer, J. Decker, H. Thomas, B. Burress. SEATED: P. Flanigan, Mr. Brigham, C. Quinn, R. Schultz, T. Atwell, B. Smith, Mr. Roll, C. Martin. Resident: Tom Atwell Vice-President: Ronnie Schultz Secretary-Treasurer: Carl Quinn Student Council: Bob Smith VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Clarice Ullrich Nancy Schrader Vonda Branham Fhyllis Wetzel TRIBE President: Pat Hausmann Vice-President: Judy Baird Secretary - Treasurer: Mary Jane Henning Student Council: Jannie Nichols B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Carole Stackhouse, June Armstrong, Jane Armstrong, Bonnie Schultz Memories Senior Class History All classes must have their beginning and the class of 1954 had its beginning late in August of 1950. Approximately seventy Freshmen opened the doors and entered the halls of’ole TCHS and tried to act unconcerned and grown up. but we couldn’t hide it, we were as green as they come. It wasn’t long before we began to venture into a wider field of activities. For example, many joined the clubs and many of the boys took part in football, basketball and track. We chose Bob Smith as our Class President; Nancy Schrader, Vice President; Janet Nichols, Secretary-Treasurer; and Junior Decker, Student Council Representative. Our class advisors were Miss Deer and Mr. Wilt. Attheend of the year we had a picnic at Ervin Park with a treasure hunt as entertainment. Our Sophomore year wasn’t quite as new to us but just as interesting and we weren’t green anymore, or so we thought. We elected Carl Quinn as President; Tom Atwell, Vice President; Shirley McMorris, Secretary-Treasurer; and Bob Smith, student Council Representative. Our advisors were Mr. Durland and Mr. Schrader. As Juniors we became upper classmen, with Janet Nichols as President; Shirley McMorris, Vice President; Shirley Weatherford, Secretary-Treasurer; and Tom Atwell, Student Council Representative. Miss Brown and Mr. Roll were our class advisors. This year was the year we had to earn money and plenty of it. So we began to struggle by picking up corn, selling magazine subscriptions and presenting our class play, entitled Take Care of My Little Girl,” under the direction of Miss Brown. Then on the evening of May 23 at approximately six o’clock, came the big moment--the Junior Senior Reception and Prom. The theme used was April in Paris.” It was a beautiful Prom. During this year we lost a real friend, Mr. Guy R. Collins, but we gained another in Mr. Hammack, our new school superintendent. At lastl We’re Seniors! This year became both a happy one and a sad one. To realize we were Seniors made us very happy, but we also realized that it would soon be over for us at ’ole TCHS. Our President was Leroy Harting, with Ed Madix as Vice President; Sally Lewis as Secretary-Treasurer and Bud Burress as Student Council Representative. Miss Magnusson and Miss Sluss were our class advisors, and with their help we were able to put out an entirely different type of TUSCOLIAN. The day we looked forward to for four years finally came on May 12, when we all enjoyed our Senior Skip Day at Turkey Run State Park. Our class play entitled “No More Homework” was a big success when it was presented before a good crowd on April 22. The Junior Senior Reception and Prom on May 15 was a gala occasion as it always is. On May 23, Baccalaureate was held in the high school auditorium and May 28, the members of the Class of 1954 received their diplomas. Thus we closed the door on the halls of TCHS. Mary Jane Henning CLASS PROPHECY Two weeks ago was May 1, 1964. That was the day I, Pat Hausmann, started on my trip to New Orleans. My girl friend, Susie Schultz and I had been saving our money and we had decided to spend it on this trip. I have been working as secretary to the president of the National Petrochemical Corporation and Susie teaches the second grade at the North Ward Grade School. That evening we stopped at Cairo, Illinois, to eat lunch. We went into the Bluebird Cafe and sat down, and whom should we see but Theo Houser. He was dressed in a white chefs hat and apron. Every one says he is the best cook for miles around. After we had finished eating we continued on our journey. We stopped at a gas station operated by John and Joe Harris. It seems that they have a very profitable business. We arrived in New Orleans on May 3, about 7:00 a.m. The first thing we did was to find a hotel. Since we were being reckless with our money, we decided to stay at the Roosevelt. Besides, one of our old school friends, Carl Quinn was the manager. His wife, the former Shirley McMorris, made a very charming hostess. After we were shown to our rooms and rested for awhile, we went out to breakfast. No sooner has we sat down than who should join us but Keith Thodel He told us that he was the business manager of New Orleans’ biggest and most beautiful showboat--the River Queen. He also told us that Charles Dotson was captain of the boat and gave us an invitation to come aboard. As we were planning to visit the old F rench quarter that night, we decided that we would go to see Charles the next evening. The French quarter was all that we had heard--and morel First, we went to the Casino Club. The floor show was marvelous and who was the star of the show—Loretta HilligossI She has changed her name to Bubble LaRue. She told us that she had been married three times and was thinking about a fourth husband. The next place wewentwastheClubParee. The owner of this night club was Howard Thomas. He is now married to Nancy Schrader, who is also the star in the floor show. Her specialty is the French Cat Dance. I must say she really has talent. While we were making our way through the narrow street, we bumped into Eddie Lazzell and Larry Boylson. They, like ourselves, were taking a vacation and really seeing the town. We decided that we would all go together to see the River Queen and have a real party. Golly what a night!!! I never saw such a beautiful place in all my life. When we arrived, Captain Dotson came out to meet us and showed us all around the boat. We were very much surprised to learn that a great number of our former classmates worked aboard the River Queen. Russell Ingrum was the star comedian of the show and Clarice Ullrich and Harold Pankau were a famous dancing team. There were also some of our girl friends in the chorus line--Mary Jane Henning, Ruth Pribble, Tiana Riley, and Jean Cornwell. We were also glad to see Tom Atwell and his Dixieland Band. Wayne Lester did a special number on his cornet. While we were listening, Sally Lewis, the club photographer, came to take our picture. In the day time she works in a lawyer’s office. The next night we went to a dance in the Blue Room of our hotel. Larry Williams was there with his Orchestra, and his vocalist was none other than Elva Hawkins. The Blue Room was just like its name—BLUE! One of the special numbers was the Bunny Hop. Misfortune came upon us though, when Susie tripped and sprained her ankle. The hotel doctor came to our assistance and we were surprised to see that he was Bob Smith. The next morning Susie was able to walk, so we decided to visit the museum and try to absorb some culture. When we reached the museum, we found that the guide was Larry Kresin. We learned that he is now married to Beverly Lecher, who is a nurse in the city hospital. As we went through the art section of the museum, we noticed that the name of Marjorie King appeared under several of the paintings. She has certainly made a name for herself in the art world. As we were leaving, we met Jannie Nichols and Phyllis Wetzel. They told us that they were both secretaries for the J. C. Pritchard Construction Company and had traveled all over the world. The company was now working on a large plant near New Orleans. That evening we decided to eat dinner at Antoine’s. As we were sitting there, in came Don Endsley and Leslie Wykoff. They told us that they had just been married and were spending their honeymoon in New Orleans. They are going to live on Don’s farm near Tuscola, and Leslie is going to give up her medical practice and stay home. After leaving Antoine’s we hailed a cab so that we might venture on to some other places. When the driver asked where we would like to go, we looked at one another in surprise for we knew the voice was that of someone we should know. It was Charles Breenl He told us that he had his own cab business. He wanted to know if we would like to stop and see his wife, Jan Lou Morris and their twin boys. We all agreed and finished the evening with a lovely visit with them. They told us that Jo Ann Fleming was going to star in the main event of the Ladies’ Wrestling Matches at the Dog-Bite Stadium. They gave us their tickets which they were unable to use. The next night we set out for the Stadium and the wrestling match. Jo Ann’s name was billed in bright lights across the marquee. “JO-JO THE TERRIBLE.’’ As we entered the stadium, we noticed that the man standing by the door was none other than Lowell Hill. He is the owner and operator of the Stadium, and he directed us to Jo Ann’s dressing room. There we learned that her manager was Mary Waters. Wehad quite a talk with them and came to the conclusion that wrestling is a very profitable business--if you can stand it! The match was very good and of course Jo Ann won. Her opponent was very angry and we almost saw another fight. As we were leaving the stadium we ran into four of our classmates. Max Warnes, Nancy Cler, Ronnie Schultz and Shirley Weatherford. Max is now an undertaker; Nancy is the editor of “Private Secretary.” Shirley is a teacher at the ABC Commercial College, while Ronnie is the owner of a large cotton plantation near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We decided to get something to eat and ended up at the Hot Toddy Shop. To our surprise, this was owned by Leroy Harting. Two of his waitresses were Roseann Mayer and Jackie Wilson. We stayed until closing time and had a nice visit with all our friends. The next morning while eating breakfast and reading the New Orleans Daily Picayune we noticed that Bud Burress, owner of a large sugarcane plantation, was convalescing in the hospital after an appendectomy. On the Sports page of this paper was a photo of Junior Decker, left tackle for the Los Angeles Rams. We were pleased to hear that our friends were so successfuL That afternoon we decided to go to a movie, “Drums of the Congo starring Hildegarde Freche and Jim Barbee. When the newsreel came on, who should be the main attraction, but Eddie Madix. He had just come back from the Olympics in Paris, F ranee and was being honored as winner of the Marathon. Another of America’s entries was Don Willison. He was not so lucky as Eddie and came back defeated. The next day was the twelfth of May--the day we were to leave New Orleans and start out trip home. We were just checking out of the hotel, when someone in a ten-gallon hat and cowboy boots came up to us and said, “Hi ya gals, remember me?” We looked around and there stood Bill Stalter, another of our former classmates. He told us that the National Oil Company was having its convention in New Orleans and he was representing East Texas. As our time was short, we said good-bye to Bill and started across the street to our car. Just as we stepped off the curb, we were almost run down by a brand-new, purple Cadillac convertible. It stopped and when the door opened out stepped Ronnie Soards. He told us that he is Mayor of New Orleans and had come to welcome the delegates to the Oilmen’s Convention. He apologized for almost hitting us and invited us to his home for the weekend. We wanted to accept, but declined the invitation as our vacation was almost up and we had to be getting home. We arrived home yesterday. May 14. We had a wonderful time and had seen or heard about all of our former classmates of the ‘ ‘Class of ’54’.” Pat Hausmann Susie Schultz Eddie Lazzell Larry Boylson NAME NICKNAME AMBITION PROBABLY WILL BE Tom Atwell T” A Bookie Second Mr. Roll Jim Barbee Ticker College In the Army Larry Boylson Crude Mad Scientist Mad Charles Breen Charlie Priest Altar Boy Carl Burress Bud F. B. I. Agent Convict Nancy Cler Nan Nurse Sick Everett Decker Blimp Farmer Frank Debolt's son-in-law Charles Dotson Pep Owner of Yacht Politician Don Endsley Donnie Millionaire Broke Jo Ann Fleming Scoop Nurse Undertaker Hildegard Fresche Freck P. E. Teacher Wife of Aly Khan Joe Harris Joe President T. V. Director John Harris John President Bacteriologist Leroy Harting Byrdo Automotive Parts Man Flea Trainer Patricia Hausmann Pat Secretary Buckshot's Wife Elva Hawkins Effie Elementary Teacher Nervous Wreck Mary Jane Henning Janie Interior Decorator Barn Painter Lowell Hill Boar Army General Private Loretta Hilligoss Bubbles Home Ec. Teacher Sweater Model Theo Houser The Farmer Hot Rod Driver Russel1 Ingrum Rastus Frozen custard king Frozen Marjorie King Red Telephone Operator Navy Sweetheart Larry Kresin Kerosene Farmer City Slicker Janna Lue Baird Janna Homemaker Homemaker Eddie Lazzell Lazel Salesman Flunked Beverly Lecker Bev Nurse Space Ship Stewardess Wayne Lester Wayne Orchestra Leader Trainer of Musical Seals Ronald Soards Spark Plug Car Designer Bolt Fitter Bill Stalter Bill Pilot Jet Ace Keith Thode Keith Chemist Blown Up Howard Thomas Howey Engineer Second Einstein Ed Turner Ed Farmer Owner of Gernon's Clarice Ullrich Rube P. E. Teacher Marilyn Monroe’s successor Max Warnes Slapsy Rich Farmer Poor Farmer Mary Waters Mary Martha P. E. Teacher Lady Wrestler Shirley Weatherford Hey You Secretary Police Woman Phyllis Wetzel Fhiddie Secretary Mother of 24 Larry Williams Clem Oil Tycoon Grease Monkey Don Willison Curly T. V. Wrestler Beauty Operator Jackie Wilson Jack Librace's Successor Piano Tuner Leslie Wykoff Les Doctor Lady Butcher Sally Lewis Sally Secretary Jockey Ed Madix Sdx Business Manager Gift Wrapper Roseann Meyer Rosie Doctor's Assistant Queen of The Roller Derby Shirley McMorris Messy Bessy Nurse Veterianarian Jan Lou Morris Jan P. E. Teacher Woman's Professional Baseball Janet Nichols Jannie Choral Director Player Chorus Girl Harold Pankau Panky Farmer Oil Millionaire Ruth Pribble Ruthie Secretary Owner of Retro Carl Quinn C.B. Haberdasher Garbage Collector Tiana Riley T Dietitian Fat Lady Nancy Schrader Nanc Home Ec. Teacher Homemaker Ronnie Schultz Jug Country Hick Mayor of Chicago Susan Schultz Susie Commercial Teacher Mattress Tester Bob Smith Smittie Architect Bricklayer Nancy Cler Beverly Lecher Clarice Ullrich Elva Hawkins HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN WITH ATTENDANTS STANDING: Tom Atwell, Nancy Schrader, Junior Decker, Elva Hawkins, Ed Madix, Jannie Nichols SEATED: Shirley McMorris, Bob Smith. THE WINNER PROM DATE PLACE MENU AND PLACE CARDS ORCHESTRA COMMENTS BACCALAUREATE SPEAKER PROGRAM COMMENTS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER PROGRAM COMMENTS INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers - (over Monulorturers Book tinders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City