VIT High School - Vitorian Yearbook (Table Grove, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1956 volume:

The 1956 VITorian mu ANNUAL QUEEN AND COURT The Annual Queen and Attendants were chosen by preferential vote of the senior class of V.I.T. High School, from all the senior girls. Mary Ruth Malott Attendant Peggy X'herley Attendant DEDICATION We, the members of the Annual Staff, wish to dedicate the ”55-56” VITorian to Mr. Gerald Stevens, teacher and annual advisor. Mr. Stevens came to V.I.T. when we were Freshmen, and there is the feeling with each member of the class that he has gone through high school with us. lie has always been willing to help us when in need, such as stepping in just as the curtain opened to take one of the leading male parts in our Senior Class Play. Mr. Stevens has been not only teacher and annual advisor, but a confidant to whom we could go with our troubles. To try to show in a small way our deep appreciation, we dedicate this VITorian to him. BOARD OF EDUCATION EVERETT HAMMOND President Table Grove LEONARD BROCKLEY Vermont WENDELL HARRIS Clerk Table Grove KENNETH EASLEY Vermont PAUL LADD Ipava CHARLES BRUMMETT Ipava VERNE CURLESS Table Grove (not pictured) V.I.T. FACULTY MARY ANN COX Business Education LYLE ANDERSON Unit Art Instructor FRANK O. YOUNG Vocational Agriculture WINIFRED BAILY English II IV French PAUL CONNOUR Coach World History NEVA PEAK Home Economics GERALD G. STEVENS English III Social Studies JEANNETTE CLENDENNY Girls P.E. English I ROBERT EVANS Band MARILYN JAMES Vocal DUANE MONTGOMERY Science HELEN HUGHES Mathematics WILLIAM R. SCHOUTEN Industrial Arts Assistant Coach Qasses Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen LYNN CARRISON The prince of darkness is a gentleman. (Shakespeare) GRADUATES RALPH LAFARY The better day, the better deed. (Middleton) JEANETTE BULMER It must be done like lightning. (Johnson) DONALD VAUGHN I will show myself highly fed and lowly taught. (Shakespeare) DONALD BUTCHER Little strokes fell great oaks. (Heyden) GRADUATES NORMAN WELKER I would help others, out of a fellow-feeling. (Burton) MELVINA BURCKY I will answer all things faithfully. (Shakespeare) KENNETH GREEN Handsome is that handsome does. (Shakespeare) MARVIN CHOCKLEY A rolling stone gathers no moss. (Heywood) FRANK HANEY Young in limbs, old in judgement. (Shakespeare) PEGGY WIIERLEY The devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape. (Shakespeare) k GRADUATES SHIRLEY HUNTER it and wisdom are born with a woman. (Selden) JERRY SCHISLER A good book is the best of friends seen today and forever. (Franklin) JANICE BROCK The lady doth protest too much, methinks. (Shakespeare) GRADUATES LOREN KENNEDY I am not in the roll of common men.® (Shakespeare) LYLE HOVER Out of the frying pan into the fire. (Heywood) RICHARD LANNERY I bear a charmed life (Shakespeare) DONALD BUSBY Dinger Custom hath made it in him a property of easiness (Shakespeare) JANET ADCOCK The room is filled with the sunshine of spring when she doth appear (Reedy) NORMAN PLATE A finer fellow couldn’t be found ’anywhere (Reedy) SENIOR SPONSORS Mrs. Jeannette Clendenny Mrs. Neva Peak Mrs. Helen Hughes Our sponsors have helped us to plan a very interesting year with many activities. Betty Frank J anie Shirley Rosalie Gordon Peg. Mel. Melba-Nelda Nor man Barb CLASS HISTORY The class of 56” entered the VIT High School in the fall of 52.” The class consisted of 46 members and they chose the following officers: Gordon Reedy, President; Katherine Porter, Vice President; Mary Ruth Malott, Secretary-Treasurer. Student Council members from our class were Jerry Schisler and Marvin White. Mr. Baily and Mrs. Rademacher were our class advisors. For our Homecoming float we chose the theme Burn ’em Up.” Homecoming Attendants were Ronald E. Mercer and Janet Adcock. Our Freshman class was well represented in Band and athletics. Katherine Porter was elected cheerleader. We had a hay ride and wiener roast at Loren Kennedy’s, and for money projects we sold Christmas cards and had a Bake Sale. We came back to school in the fall of 53” with 44 members and elected new officers and new advisors. Class officers were Melvina Burcky, President; Lowell Worsdell, Vice President; Gordon Reedy, Secretary-Treasurer. Our class advisors were Mr. Churchill and Mr. Baily. Our Homecoming float, with the theme of Dragnet, won first prize in the parade. Mary Ruth Malott and Marvin White were our Homecoming Attendants. Peggy Wherley and Katherine Porter were elected cheerleaders. We started our Junior year in the fall of 54” with our class consisting of 40 members. The class chose the following officers for the year; Lynn Carrison, President; Katherine Porter, Vice President; Gordon Reedy, Secretary; and Lowell Worsdell, Treasurer. Marvin White and Mary Ruth Malott were elected as Student Council representatives. Class advisors were Mrs. Peak, Mrs. Hughes, and Mr. Sutton. The Homecoming float carried out the theme Make Room for Bushnell.” King and Queen attendants were Ralph Lafary and Mary Ruth Malott. We had our share of letter winners this year with Katherine Porter elected as cheerleader and Shirley Hunter as majorette. The Junior class play was Girl Crazy” which was presented on March 30 and 31. The cast consisted of eighteen Juniors. Mrs. Baily was our director. On May 13 we gave the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. The theme was Mardi Gras. Billy Hill and his orchestra provided the music for the evening. Money making projects were: two paper drives, selling sweat shirts and jackets, dances, play, picking up corn, and the concession stands at home basketball games. In September 1955, forty members enrolled in VIT in hopes of receiving a single diploma in May of 1956. The class chose the following officers: Lynn Carrison, President; Ralph LaFary, Vice President; Gordon Reedy, Secretary-Treasurer. Mary Ruth Malott and Marvin White were elected as Student Council representatives. Mrs. Clendenny, Mrs. Peak and Mrs. Hughes were the class advisors. On September 9 the Seniors had charge of the informal initiation for the Freshmen during the day and also the formal candle light initiation services that evening. Next came the Homecoming. We chose our float to be, Shower of Stars” and Marilee Atwater and Lynn Carrison wefe elected as King and Queen. Our class play entitled Phantom of the High School” was presented March 27. The cast consisted of 18 members of the class. Gerald Stevens was our director. Money making projects were: Magazine sales, paper drive, class play, concessions at home football games. On October 18 the Seniors held a wiener roast. On April 5 the Seniors held an all school skating party. May 4 we were guests at the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. May 30 we went on our Senior trip to the Ozarks in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clannin were our chaperons. Janet Adcock and Norman Plate joined the class in the second semester. Music contestants were Ed Butcher, Rosalie Ellison, Phyllis Howell, Mel Burcky, Katherine Porter, and Janice Brock. Speech contestants were Gordon Reedy and Rosalie Ellison. Katherine Porter was chosen as cheerleader for the fourth year, and Shirley Hunter was majorette. We have six members who have gone to school together for 12 years. They are Bonald E. Mercer, Janice Brock, Marilee Atwater, and Joann Herriford who come from Ipava. From Table Grove Gordon Reedy and Margaret Negley have gone to school together for 12 years. The Baccalaureate service was set for May 27 and May 29 was Graduation.” CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1956, being of sound minds and healthy bodies, do declare this to be our last will and testament. First, we leave to Mr. Beck the memories of our quiet and angelic Senior Class. Second, to Landy we bequeath the scarred remains of dear (?) ol’ V.I.T., in hopes that it is soon replaced by a spanking, brand-new multimillion dollar high school building. I, PHYLLIS HOWELL, will my job as office secretary to my cousin Rachel and 1 hope she will enjoy it as much as I have. I, MARY RUTH MALOTT, will my interest in many boys to Luann Burgard who seems to be interested in only one. I, MARVIN (MUGGS) CHOCKLEY, will my ID card to Larry Jacobus because he needs it in Havana. I, BARB DANNER, will all my dates on Wednesday night to Shirley Malott and hope she makes as good use of them as I did. I, MARGARET NEGLEY, will my cowboy boots to Janet Bohm and I hope she can walk in them as well as I could. I, SHIRLEY HUNTER, will and bequeath my majorette uniform to Janet Baughman who seems to be a pretty good strutter already. I, JOANN HERRIFORD, will my ways of getting along with Mr. Evans to Ernestine Bulmer who seems to need it. I, JEANETTE BULMER, will my running around to John and Emily, who always gripe every time I leave. I, MARELEE ATWATER, will my liking of Smith-field boys to Betty Royer, who seems to have caught some boy from there that she likes pretty well. I, DONALD JOE BUTCHER, will my well worn (ahem) American History book to Bob Wright, in hopes that he will get as much good out of it as I did. We, MELBA MALOTT and JANET ADCOCK, will Mr. Stevens our so-called weak voices, in hopes that he can do more with them than we were able to. I, ROSALIE ELLISON, will my ability to goof off” to my friendly enemy, Doug Bailey, who is doing all right on his own. I, RICHARD LANNERY, will my ability to stay home to Charles Dailey. I, RONALD E. MERCER, will my success as a Romeo” to Marion Cornelius, who seems to do all right on his own. I, DORLA HELLER, will my quiet ways to Dixie Frye, in hopes that she makes good use of them. I, LYLE ROYER, will my ability to run the fastest to lunch to Gerald Palm, in case he gets as hungry as I do. I, GORDON PAUL REEDY, will my ability to get into trouble to Marling Beck who doesn’t really need it. I, NORMAN WELKER, will my three weekly trips to Astoria to anyone who can beat me. I, FRANK HANEY, will my Monday night trips to Macomb to Jimmy Samuels for he seems to like to travel in that direction. I, ROGER EASLEY, will my seat in study hall to Phyllis Bohm who might want it. I, MARVIN WHITE, will my red hair to Cathy Marshall who might welcome the change. I, LYNN CARRISON, will my curly hair to Jerry Curl-less who has a flat-top. I, NELDA MALOTT, will my liking for short-hand to Marabel Parks who seems to do quite well on her own. I, BETTY WRIGHT, will my liking for a certain Air Force boy to Carol Bohm in case she decides to give up a Navy man. I, CAROL ANN BUCY, will my long curls to Jerry Smith, who might welcome the change. I, BETTY JOCKISCH, will my ability to cheer my darndest for good ol’ V.I.T. to Janette Easley, who certainly has the voice for it. I, PEGGY WHERLEY, will the chip on my shoulder to Bev Burton. 1 hope she doesn’t get it knocked off in P.E. like I almost did. I, NORMAN PLATE, will my red convertible to Larry Brock, in case he gets tired of driving Phyllis around in his new Dodge. I, EDWARD BUTCHER, leave my shiny new' bass horn in the music department in hopes that the V.I.T. band will boast some long winded sousa-phone players in the back row next year. I, JERRY SCHISLER, will my ability to get along with the girls to Larry Stambaugh who seems to be quite a Ladies Man” on his own. I, LOREN KENNEDY, will my motorcycle to Larry Smith who already has the leather jacket and motorcycle boots so that he won’t have to walk to school. I, LOWELL WORSDELL, will my ability to play rough football to Jim Herriford who will learn how to use it. I, ME;LVINA BURCKY, will my love of freedom to my girlfriend Carol B°hm, who seems to like going steady. I, JANICE BROCK, will my winning ways in P.E. class to Janet Baughman. I, KATHERINE PORTER, will my ability to always be good (?) to Cathy Marshall so she can have as much fun in high school as I did. I, DONALD (TANK) VAUGHN, will my weight and height (6-1) in basketball to Jerry Curless who needs it. 1, RALPH LAFARY, will my ability to skip school to anyone who might use it better than I did. Witnessed this first day of April in the year of 1956, in the city of Table Grove, State of Illinois. Rosalie Ellison Witness CLASS PROPHECY I am Lynn Ralph Edwards Carrison and this is This is Your Life. Phyllis Howell has just finished one of her rare night club appearances and is on her way home. Her taxi will accidentally bring her to this studio instead of taking her to her hotel. Shh, they’re bringing her in back-stage now. Here she comes. Welcome Phyllis to This is Your Life. But I don’t understand, I told the cab driver to take me to my hotel.’ This is your life,” Phyllis Howell. You are now one of the biggest movie actresses in Hollywood and the only one to win two Oscars in a row. Titanic Pictures, Inc. must be very proud of you. Phyllis explains, I got my dramatic training at V.I.T. High where I appeared in several class plays. Here are two of your old classmates stepping from behind the curtain. Do you recognize them? They do look familiar, but I never met a model from Paris. Look again, Peggy Wherley and Katherine Porter are Juan Don’s most famous models. Juan Don is the fashion designer who made Dior throw in his gunny sack, back in 57, explains Peg. Katherine adds, Our specialty is modeling lingerie and bikinis. Next is the girl who took over your job as Chorus Librarian on Tuesdays and Thursdays so you could have time to talk to Larry. Rosalie Ellison! It’s not Rosalie Ellison anymore. As the World’s Champion Lady Wrestler she goes by the name of Mad Red. Surprised Phyllis asks, Rosalie, er, Red, are you still single? Well, I was engaged to Gorgeous George but we had so many fights we decided to call it off. He is so jealous of my hair-do, you know. Do you know he bought six different egg beaters but he just couldn’t get his hair to even resemble my crazy-mixed up style? I saw you on television when you won the Championship. Tell me what won the decisive fall for you? My good ol stand-by, the flying mare. Thank you for coming; and next we have a young lady who has been in New York only two weeks and already has a job with the biggest insurance company in the world as a private secretary to the president of the company. Betty Jockisch steps out from behind the curtain. Hi, Phyll, Gee, it’s good to see you. You might like to meet my boss, Marvin hite. Matter of fact, here comes Marvin and his wife, Mel (Burcky) now. Hello, Phyllis. I intended to see your premier in The Loves of Tallulah last week, but my business is expanding and I’ve been rather busy. Mel as you know is now head of the Atomic Energy Commission. While developing the Z bomb she revolutionized Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. I wonder if you would tell us about it? I’d be glad to. I was relaxing after a rather grueling day at the lab and was reading a condensed version of Einstein’s Theory and somehow it just didn’t seem right to me so instead of squaring X and Q, I squared Y, Z, M, and U. I inverted the second integral, took the Logarithm Cosecant of angle D, multiplied by the Cologarithm Cotangent, added the reciprocal.............. Yes, well thank you and now here are two career girls who are doing well. Phyllis is confronted by her former classmates, Joann Herriford and Jeanette Bulmer. Joann explains, We have started our own private orphanage for young men. It’s an interesting occupation. After this program is over the entire group is invited to eat at the fabulous Club Sophisticate. And here are the owners now. Carol Ann Bucy and Dor la Heller join Phyllis in center of the stage. Pierre, our head cook will be put entirely in your hands, whatever you order he will prepare, Carol explains. Dorla, the business manager for the concern adds, You might tell all your friends in Hollywood about it.” What is that terrible commotion back stage? Those two publishing tycoons are at it again. They are trying to merge and they can’t come to terms. I’ll bring them on and let’s hope they’ll be quiet. After considerable commotion Gordon Reedy and Jerry Schisler stride angrily on stage. Jerry storms, As publisher of Buzzard’s Books, Inc., the finest in obscene literature, I feel I should have 51% of the business. Gordon shouts, Buzzard’s Books are for the birds. Hans Enterprises Inc. publishes anything, anytime, anyplace. Gentlemen, gentlemen, please. Jerry stop winking at that blonde in the front row. Now, Phyllis, did you know that two of your classmates are millionaires? That’s right, Marilee Atwater and Janice Brock are co-owners of the world’s largest Cigarette Company. Their product, Drag-a-Fag is the only Emperor size cigarette with 50,000 microcoal filters with the recessed tip. Phyllis is greeted by two ladies elegantly dressed in the latest fashion. Marilee waves her hand and a stage hand wheels in a large impressive box. A year’s supply of our product. We interrupt this program for a public service from the Los Angeles Highway Traffic Safety Office which has just staged an experimental Safe Driving Day. Ronald Mercer, manager, speaks: Friends, I wish to express my gratitude for the cooperation given this office by the people of Los Angeles during Safe Driving Day yesterday. Only 3 traffic officers and 35 motorists were killed during this special period. This proves the drivers of this area can be safety conscious and I believe we can expect to see the total number of automobile accidents kept to less than 1,000 per day. Mr. Mercer was unable to complete his remarks because he was called away by a minor accident at Hollywood and Vine involving 16 automobiles. His wife, the former Janet Adcock, assists him whenever she isn’t kept busy with the Little Mooses. We continue with This is Your Life. We have the honor of having 3 high ranking servicemen with us. First is Roger Easley a retired 5 Star General who is planning to run for President. He will introduce the other two. You remember Lowell W'orsdell? Of course you do, every one in our class remembers Lowell. After 20 years in the Navy he has retired to take command of his own fleet on the Mississippi, in peace or in war. He has just promoted Janet from first mate to Rear Admiral. Norman Welker, 20 year member and now head of the National Guard in Illinois, received a citation from the President for service above and beyond the call of duty. He no longer goes to Summum, but lives there. Virginia and he, that is. This certainly is a pleasure to see you boys again, and I’m sure our class is proud of you, replies Phyllis. It’s good to see you again. We three have been discussing the good ol’ days at V.I.T. W'ould you like to join us? Janet cooks the most delicious sea foods, Lowell suggests. That sounds like a wonderful idea. My! What is that black thing coming through the door? Is that a fur coat? I never saw one quite like that before. What is it? asked Phyllis. Skunk, Phyllis. It’s the latest! I raise the best pelts this side of Spoon River. I am known as Butcher, Furrier. Why, it's Ed Butcher! I do remember reading somewhere that skunk was the coming thing. I think I’ll buy one and a stole too. When can I have them delivered? We’re a little rushed at the moment, but by Mid-July we should be able to deliver it. Say, my brother Don is here tonight, would you like to see him? Oh, here he is now. In strolls Don in full Cardinal uniform. Good to see you, Phyllis, I just happen to have a season’s ticket to the world Champion St. Louis Cardinal games. Still undefeated after 21 games of play. Oh, yes, you’re their manager now. I was so glad when you won the World Series in four straight games last year. Trying for another pennant? Most indubitably! One of the stage hands rushes on stage with an anguished look on his face. You must do something, Mr. Plate and Mr. Kennedy are having a terrible argument. I guess I’d better explain that they are now competitors in the business world. You see, Norman is now head of the Pontiac division of General Motors and has designed three stunning new lines, The Turbofire, Jet, and the Rocket. In his spare time he is trying to teach his wife, the former Mary Ruth Malott, how to drive. Loren Kennedy is now the President of the American Motors Corp. all over the world. He has a Rambler for his carefree mood, a Metropolitan for his theater mood, a Statesman for his business mood, and an Ambassador for his Casanova mood. Loren and Norman enter from behind the curtain with no hint of the discussion that has come so quickly to an end. We have declared a truce for the time being,” Norman explains. Say, Phyllis, I’ve got just the thing for you, a red sports convertible. You can have a chance at the first one off the assembly line. I'm sorry, but I already have a red Continental Mark II and three convertibles, not to mention four station wagons, six hardtops, and two four doors. At that moment Lyle Royer bursts in. I’m sorry I’m late, but we had a little trouble. I’m the owner of the biggest housing project in California and we were building a 30 room house for Grace and the Prince and the four little Rainiers. When the smog lifted we found the back half floating in Liberace’s swimming pool. What a mess! I can imagine, just take a seat while I introduce our next guests. Everyone in your class remembers the cute twins who contributed so much to the activities and fun of V.I.T. Ladies, gentlemen, and Phyllis, Misses Melba and Nelda Malott! Out step two glamorous girls dressed exactly alike and bubbling over with things to tell their old classmates. Yes, we have our own business too. We have founded our own business college in the midwest, Melba explains. I notice you still use the name of Malott, are you married? No, we have been too busy to think about that, but there are plenty of bachelors in Texas where we are building an extension,” reports Nelda. Betty Wright has flown to New York to attend the Ken Ray Convention. She is the head secretary at the central office in Vermont. Jim and the twins occupy most of her spare time. She is unable to get away right now but will join you at the Club Sophisticate later. All the way from the beautiful hills of Kentucky Barb Danner and Margaret Negley have flown in their own private helicopter. Tell us girls, how do you like life in Kentucky? I understand you have started your own clan, Little Batches” and Dark Clouds. Butch smiles, Kentucky life sure agrees with us. You must come visit us sometime. We have the honor of having two distinguished members of the sports world with us. I'll let them tell you about it. First of all, Mrs. Shirley (Hunter) McCombs. For our twentieth anniversary Charles talked Caterpillar into sponsoring the Dieselettes,” our own girls’ basketball team. Next week we meet the Globetrotters in an exhibition game at the VIT Field House. We’re sold out except for the section reserved for the Class of 56.” We’ll be there. The New Y'ork Dirty Sox are playing in Chicago next week and I’ll fly down for the game. I play shortstop, ya know. Oh yes, I’d like you to meet my wife, the former Miss Connie King, who is a modern interpretive dancer for Minskys in Chicago. Richard Lannery, editor of the Daily Tornado,” the largest independent newspaper in the world, was unable to come as he is covering the 1976 Senior Class’ trip to the moon. Straight from the V.I.T. area have come the next three guests. We’ll let them tell about themselves. Ralph Lafary is the first to step into the spotlight. I’m now head of my own brewery in Bushnell, The Old Facefull. I also have my own private still in the hills of Camp Ellis where I produce the finest moonshine in the land, Old Guzzler and Good to the Last Drop. Frank Haney joins Ralph on the stage. I am now head of my own dairy-farm in Fulton County. It’s the largest in Illinois. My wife Sandra still works for Mr. Engle, but she has two assistants to help her. Donald Vaughn enters, towering over the other two. I have been very content to let the world slide by and stay down on Otter Creek with Bev.” Just then, amid backfires and a cloud of dust, Marvin Chockley roars onto the stage on one of his newest motorcycles. Thought you might want a demonstration. 1 own the company now. Say, have you seen my three latest models? They are called the Road Burners,” the Blue Streak” and the Smash-up.” Yes, 1 have seen them and I understand they're selling like hot cakes. I am sorry but our time is up. In a few minutes we will take a bus to the Cafe Sophisticate where we can all continue to talk over old times. June 1, 1976. This is Your Life,” Phyllis Howell and This is Your Life class of '56. JUNIORS Jeanette Bob Nellie Phil Judy Jerry Sally Easley Weese Bair VanFossen Craft Smith Snowman Bill Betty Gene Ernestine Richard Martha Bill Schisler Royer Welker Bulmer Atwater Barker Pilger David Roberts Beverly Burton Leo Parsano Nelda Hunter Marion Cornelius Marabel Parks Harold Palm Donna Larry Ashwood Jacobus Laura Dick Sharon Stanley Merrill Herriford Keefauver Wilson Emily Bulmer Larry Smith Robert Bohannon Dennis Elliot Loretta Henrichs Lyle Richey Mary Jane Roberts Jerry Sears Douglas Baily SOPHOMORES Jerry Mary Jane Robert Mary Don Ruth Don Curless Robertson Curths Johnson Thompson Chenoweth Howard Gene McCarty Jim Carol Tompkins Bohm V n V v Larry Walton m Phyllis Bohm Jim Samuells Palmer Jockisch Luann Burgard Larry Anderson Ronald Reneau Faye Byers Bill Shaw Janet Baughman Gene Derry Marcia Cook Gerald Lannery Gary Tyler Rachel Howell Russell Bair Sharon Haines Billy Derry Bob Wright Williams Stambaugh Graham Harris Brock FRESHMEN Janice Tom Jane Phillip Judy Norman Wilson Groff Welker Richmond Brinton Guilliams Dixie Leroy Peggy Edward Ketra Stanley Frye Saurbaugh Kessler Curths Brown Haney Janet Henry Phyllis John Pat John Nehmelman Horwedel Matheny Bulmer Tingley Weese Patricia Jim Cathy Cay Linda Gerald Farr Herriford Marshall Carithers White Palm Bonnie Charles Linda Arrel Norma Phil Melvin Daily Danner Keating Gale Harris James Shank Shelba Lafary Uf « !i . i a Beatrice Schisler Margaret Young Bona Billingsley Jane Ann Young Homecoming Royalty Roll That BoBo, Freshman! Wanta Drag? Smoochin”? Guess Who! Here Comes The Band! F.H.A. Officers Our Sweetheart Queen Martians? ” Cow PUNCH UNDERCLASS HISTORY Class of'57 We started the Junior year in the fall of ’55 by electing the following class officers: Judy Craft, President; Vice-President, Stan Wilson; Secretary, Bev Burton; Treasurer, Harold Palm; and Student Council representatives, Sharon Keefauver and Richard Atwater. Class sponsors are Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Montgomery, and Mr. Schouten. The Homecoming float, Yellow Rose of Texas,” won second place; King and Queen attendants were Shirley Malott and Harold Palm. The Junior Class Play, No More Homework,” was presented November 18. Mrs. Bailey was our director. The Prom was held on May 9; it depicted the theme Showboat.” The banquet was held at Hilda’s Pantry in Lewistown. Music was furnished by Spud Griffith and his Royal Aires. The Junior (Mass money making activities consisted of: play, picking up corn, concession at Ipava Homecoming, Waffle Supper, and the concession stands at all home basketball games. We had our share of letter winners in athletics during the year. Judy Craft and Marabel Parks were elected cheerleaders. Six chorus members, five band members, three speech contestants and two music contestants came from the class of ’57. Class of ’58 The Sophomore Class of 1955-56 elected the following officers: Jim Thompkins, President; Bill Shaw, Vice-President; Jerry Curless, Secretary; Rachel Howell, Treasurer. Student Council Representatives are Faye Byers and Larry Brock. Class sponsors are Miss Cox and Mr. Young. Carol Bohm and Bob bright were elected by the Sophomore Class for the King and Queen Attendants. The theme of our float was Rose Bowl Class The Freshman Class in 1955-56 elected the following as officers: Cathy Marshall, President; John Weese, Vice-President; Jane Ann Young, Secretary; and Bea Schisler, Treasurer. Student Council Representatives are Janet Nehmelman and Jim Herriford. Our Class Sponsors are Mr. Stevens and Mr. Connour. Bea Schisler and Jim Herriford were elected by the class for King and Queen Attendants. The theme of our float was The Medic.” Sponsoring a skating party and selling Christmas cards have been our money making projects for Game,” which won first place. Our money making projects for this year was having a Food Sale in all three towns of the V.I.T. District. Out of our class we had nine band members, fifteen chorus members, two speech contestants, four music contestants, and nineteen boys out for sports. Luann Burgard was elected by the Student Body as one of the Junior Varsity cheerleaders. of '59 this year. Our class started out with thirty-seven members in the fall of ’55. Later in the year Phil Smith left our class and we gained Jerry Adcock. Gerald Bodkins joined us for awhile. Our class was well represented in Band and Chorus and several boys participated in sports. Also we were represented by Cathy Marshall and Judy Bfltiton in the speech contest where they did exceptionally well considering it was the first time for both of them. Two of our Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are Freshmen. Goofin’ Barb and Butch Sunshine! Shine ’em, Judy! True Love Those Socks! Boys’ Art Class Loafing Senior Work of Art (???) The Golden Gloves” Boys A Close, Close-up! Make her shine ’em, Kent. ITorian Sponsor ANNUAL STAFF Thank You” As the sponsor of the 1956 Vitorian 1 would like to pay tribute and give my thanks to several students who shouldered the main load of writing, assembling, pasting and typing of this yearbook. All members of the senior class had a part in the selling of advertising and subscriptions and helping with the layouts but these people listed below were most faithful in attending and working at the staff meetings. Present at nearly every meeting were Jeannette Bulmer, Joan Herriford, Janice Brock, Rosalie Ellison, Peggy Wherley, and Melvina Burcky. It would be impossible to list all the projects for which these six girls were responsible because they worked on nearly every section in the annual. Assisting this group were Gordon Reedy, Mari-lee Atwater, Phyllis Howell, Ronald Mercer, Marvin White, Lynn Carrison, Shirley Hunter and Katherine Porter. Others who helped were Ed Butcher, Mary Ruth Malott, Barbara Danner, Melba Malott, Nelda Malott, Betty Wright, and Lyle Royer. Credit for outstanding work on some of the departments should be given to the following seniors: Prophecy and Will — Rosalie Ellison and Gordon Reedy. Senior Pages — Peg Wherley, Gordon Reedy, Jeannette Bulmer and Phyllis Howell. Class Plays — Mel Burcky. Grade School Pages — Jeannette Bulmer, Mel Burcky, Joann Herriford, Marilee Atwater, Peg Wherley, Gordon Reedy, Janice Brock, Lynn Carrison, Katherine Porter, and Ronald Mercer. Class History — Ronald Mercer and Gordon Reedy. Sports — Lynn Carrison and Marvin white. Snapshot Pages — Shirley Hunter and Mel Burcky. Advertising Pages - Mel Burcky, Peg Wherley, Ronald Mercer, Joann Herriford, Jeannette Bulmer, Katherine Porter and Rosalie Ellison. Division Pages — Rosalie Ellison and Mel Burcky. Photography — Lyle Royer and Peg Wherley. Subscriptions — Janice Brock and Jeannette Bulmer. This book is the result of over a thousand man-hours” of work by the above people and the financial aid of our fine advertisers and subscribers and the printing and lithographing skill of the Semco Color Press Corporation of Oklahoma City. To all these people and to any I may have overlooked, I again say, Thank-you.” MEET THE PRESS” FRONT ROW: Katherine Porter, Janet Baughman, Lowell Worsdell, Ronald Mercer, Ed Butcher, Mel Burcky, Janice Brock, Marilee Atwater. ROW TWO: Cathy Marshall, Rosalie Ellison, Joann Herriford, Melba Malott, Nelda Malott, Rachel Howell, Mary Ruth Malott. ROW THREE: Judy Craft, Margaret Negley, Bev Burton, Sharon Keefauver, Carol Bohm, Emily Bulmer, Mary Johnson. ROW FOUR: Marcia Cook, Peg Wlierley, Jeanette Bulmer, Bob Weese, Ernestine Bulmer, Shirley Hunter, Phyllis Howell. This year of 1955-56, the VlT-al News Staff organized and put out a school paper every two weeks. They also helped to get the news for the three weekly town papers. The Staff editors were: Ronald E. Mercer - -Editor-in-chief; Janet Baughnan and Lowell Worsdell - - Sports; Marilee Atwater - - Feature Editor; Katherine Porter - - Make-up Editor; Mel Burcky - - Society Editor; Class Editors were: Cathy Marshall - - Freshman, Rachel Howell - -Sophomore, Emily Bulmer - - Junior, Rosalie Ellison - - Senior; Activities Editor was Janice Brock; Art Editors were Ed Butcher and Rosalie Ellison. Circulation of papers was the duty of Je a nette Bulmer. Under the editors were different committees, who worked together to get the available and required news. Altogether, this made thirty members. This is the first year for a voluntary staff, which was open to all classes. Mrs. Winifred Baily was our sponser. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ROW ONE: Mel Burcky, Peg Wherley, Bev Burton, Luann Burgard, Peggy Palmer, Mrs. Jeannette Clendenny, sponsor. ROW TWO: Peggy Kessler, Margaret Young, Joann Herriford, Phyllis Howell, Judy Craft, Linda White. ROW THREE: Rachel Howell, Emily Bulmer, Melba Malott, Nelda Malott, Janette Easley, Janet Baughman. ROW FOUR: Katherine Porter, Donna Ashwood, Ruth Chenoweth, Nellie Bair, Jeannette Bulmer, Janet Nehmelman. ROW FIVE: Marilee Atwater, Pat Tingley, Phyllis Harris, Pat Farr, Sharon Haines, Shirley Malott, Mary Ruth Malott, Rosalie Ellison. The officers of the Girls’ Athletic Association which had been elected at the close of the previous year, are as follows: President, Bev Burton; Vice President, Luann Burgard; Secretary, Mel Burcky; Treasurer, Peg Palmer; Point Chairman, Peg Wherley. The year began with an alley-soccer tournament. Janet Baughman’s Ferocious Kittens” copped firstplace with Rosalie Ellison’s Underdogs” placing second. Luann Burgard’s Ten Little Terrors’ and Nellie Bair’s Rockets” tied for third place. The Ferocious Kittens also defeated an All-Star Team consisting of three players from each of the lower placing teams. Various other activities of the club were badminton, volley ball, basketball stunts, and tumbling, and softball. The group also took advantage of the opportunities for swimming offered by the Western Illinois State College, Macomb, Illinois. G.A.A. activities were led and sponsored by Mrs. Jeannette Clendenny. Sponsored by THOMSON BROTHERS International Harvester Dealer Table Grove, Illinois STUDENT COUNCIL SEATED, Left to Right: Larry Brock, Lynn Carrison, Marvin White, Sharon Keefauver, and sponsor Mr. Beck. FIRST ROW: Janet Nehleman, Mary Ruth Malott, Marilee Atwater, Faye Byers, Carol Bohm. SECOND ROW: Bill Shaw, Richard Atwater, Jim lierriford. The V.I.T. High School Student Council consisting of twelve members elected the following officers in the fall of ’55. Those elected were: President, Marvin White; Vice-President, Lynn Carrison; Secretary, Sharon Keefauver; Treasurer, Larry Brock. Our project for the year was the Homecoming Parade and dance, with music by Don’s Quintet. Other projects and activities included the selling of Pens with V.I.T. Hornets engraved on them; this enabled them to purchase a very fine selection of records to use at all school dances. LIBRARIANS SEATED: Carol Bohm, Rachel Howell, Shirley Maloti, Mary Jane Robertson STANDING: Dorvan McCormick, Stan Wilson. RURAL ROUND-UP FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA V.I.T. CHAPTER F'RONT ROW: Dorvan McCormick, Norman Welker, Lowell Worsdell, Larry Jacobus, Lynn Carrison, Stanley Wilson, Charles Daily. ROW TWO: Phil Richmond, Leroy Saurbaugh, JohnW'eese, Lyle Royer, Carl Jockisch, Arrel Keating, Jim Tompkins, Gene McCarty. ROW THREE: Larry Griffith, Don Howard, Gene W'elker, Gary Tyler, Robert Bohannon, Ronald Reneau, David Roberts, Bill Pilger. ROW FOUR: Robert Weese, Tom Groff, Jim Samuells, Don Vaughn, Roger Easley, Don Busby, Bill Shaw, Mr. Young. Absent were Frank Haney, Russel Bair, Don Thompson, Tom Mulligan. The V.I.T. F.F.A. Chapter has been very active in the 1955-56 year. To start things off Norman Easley, Dean Rector, Frank Haney, Stan Wilson, and Mr. Young attended the State F.F.A. Convention at Springfield. Three Production plaques were won by members of the F.F.A. chapter, they were Norman Easley on Soybeans, Dean Rector on Beef, Lowell Worsdell on small grains. Frank Haney, Lynn Carrison, and Stan Wilson attended the Officer’s Leadership Training Camp at Epworth Springs. Larry Goodin received his American Farmer Degree at the National F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City on October 12. The Land Judging team made up of Lowell Worsdell, Lynn Carrison, Dorvan McCormick, Stan W'ilson, and Roger Easley traveled to Glas-ford for the Sectional Judging Contest. The Grain Judging Team consisted of Lowell Worsdell, Lynn Carrison, Stan Wilson, Dorvan McCormick, and Bill Shaw. Several boys entered samples of grain in the grain show. The pest contest was held the first three weeks of November with Jim Tomkins, and David Roberts as Captains of the two teams. Jim’s team won with a total amount of points of 2163 to David’s score of 1555. The 55-56 F.F.A. officers were President-Frank Haney, Vice President—Lynn Carrison, Secretary—Stan Wilson, Treasurer—Lowell W'ors-dell, Reporter—Norman Welker, Sentinel—Dorvan McCormick. FOODS, FADS, AND FASHIONS FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FRONT ROW: Mrs. Peak, Joann Herriford, Luann Burgard, Treasurer; Sharon Kecfauver, Vice-President; Janet Bohm, President; Mary Ruth Malott, Secretary; Marcia Cook, Carol Bucy. ROW TWO: Norma Gale, Linda White, Mary Johnson, Margaret Ncgley, Judy Craft, Katherine Porter, Marabel Parks, Betty Royer, Rosalie Ellison, Janice Wilson, Bonnie Melvin. ROW' THREE: Janet Baughman, Dixie Frye, Ketra Brown, Loretta Hendrichs, Bea Schisler, Peggy Palmer, Iola Graham, Janet Nehmelman, Cathy Marshall, Peggy Kessler, Linda Danner. ROW FOUR: Judy Brinton, Margaret Young, Betty Jockisch, Shirley Hunter, Nellie Bair, Melba Malott, Nelda Malott, Janette Easley, Peggy Wherley, Phyllis Matheny, Shelba Lafary, Jane W'elker. ROW FIVE: Bona Billingsley, Jane Ann Young, Eloise Williams, Sharon Haines, Laura Merrill, Donna Ashwood, Shirley Malott, Marilec At water, Phyllis Howell, Carol Bohm, Mary Jane Roberts, Rachel Howell. ROW SIX: Ruth Chenoweth, Mary Jane Robertson, Phyllis Harris, Pat Farr, l)orla Heller, Martha Barker, Ernestine Bulmcr, Sally Snowman, Bev Burton, Jeanette Bulmcr, Faye Byers, Pat Tingley, Phyllis Bohm. The V.I.T. Chapter of Future Homemakers of America began the year’s activities with a chili supper the evening before the Homecoming, October 22, followed by a bake sale. Also in October they held a slumber party in the Gymnasium of the High School; all had a good time. During F.H.A. week, the first week of November, different activities were featured by the chapter each day. In December a baby picture contest, won by Jane Ann Young and a Christmas Party and caroling were constituted. The Chapter Mother was Esther Bohm. The freshmen and new members were initiated during January and plans were being made for the Valentines Dance which was held February 11. A Pa, Ma, and Me Night was held in April. The Valentines Dance was a big success. The Sweetheart Queen for the dance was Janet Bohm with six reigning attendants; Luann Burgard, Katherine Porter, Jane Ann Young, Janet Nehmelman, Marabel Parks, and Martha Barker. The Chapter closed a successful year’s activities with a talk on careers in May. Sponsored by ANTHONY’S FOOD STORE and NEILSON’S GROCERY VERMONT, ILLINOIS V.I.T. The marching band this year consisted of forty-one members. For marching band there was one drum major and majorettes. The marching band put on half-time shows at home football games. The band also paraded in cold weather at the Western College Homecoming. The V.I.T. band marched at Ipava, Vermont, and Table Grove on Homecoming day at V.I.T. DRUM MAJOR Mary Johnson FRONT ROW: Phyllis Harris, Janice Brock, Shelba Lafary, Rachel Howell, Katherine Porter, Cathy Marshall, Patsy Farr. ROW TWO: Jane Ann Young, Jannette Easley, Jeannette Bulmer, Gerald Palm, Norman Guilliams, Larry Stambaugh, Gene McCarty. ROW THREE: Jane Welker, Janice Wilson, Mar- garet Young. ROW FOUR: Mr. Evans, Mary Johnson, Shirley Hunter, Peg Wherley, Ed Butcher. BAND The concert band, under the direction of Mr. Evans, consisting of forty-one members, put on several performances. The band played at the Christmas concert and took part in the Fulton County Band Festival at Canton. The band also went to contest. The V.I.T. band gave a spring concert and played at all three towns at summer concerts. BATON TWIRLER Shirley Hunter FRONT ROW: Ernestine Bulmer, Joann Herriford, John Weese, Douglas Baily, Phil Harris, Rosalie Ellison, ROW' TWO: Jerry Curless, Mari lee Atwater, Margaret Negley, Martha Barker, Larry Griffith, Larry Brock, Pat Ann Tingley, Be a Schisler, Janet Baughman. ROW THREE: Ronald Mercer, Gary Tyler, Marabell Parks, Arrel Keating, Marian Cornelious, Mel Burkey, Judy Brinton. I HEAR AMERICA SINGING FRONT ROW: Ketra Brown, Cathy Marshall, Janet Baughman, Marabel Parks, Rachel Howell, Mary Johnson, Norma Gale. ROW TWO: Wilma Dildine, Peggy Kessler, Judy Brinton, Loretta Hendricks, Peggy Palmer, Phyllis Howell, Dixie Frye, Rosalie Ellison. ROW THREE: Bona Mae Billingsley, Janet Bohm, Katherine Porter, Luann Burgard, Mel Burcky, Mary Jane Roberts, Bea Schisler, Peg Wherley, Sharon Keefauver. ROW' FOUR: Marcia Cook, Carol Bucy, Donna Ashwood, Bev Burton, Phyllis Harris, Sharon Haines, Pat Farr, Martha Barker, Dorla Heller, Carol Bohm, Jane Young. ROW FIVE: Phil Harris, Gordon Reedy, Jimmy Tomkins, Jerry Curless, Marion Cornelius, Faye Byers, Ed Butcher, Larry Stambaugh, Gary Tyler, Doug Baily, Larry Griffith, Charles Daily. The mixed chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Marilyn James, is made up of forty-seven voices. The first appearance of the group was in the annual Christmas Concert given on December 15- In March the entire group participated in the Fulton County Choral Festival at Cuba. The final group, appearance was the spring concert. One of the choral numbers for the Christmas Concert was the Fred Waring arrangement of ’Twas The Night Before Christmas. The Fulton County Choral Festival featured a variety of music. Some of the religious songs were: Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor”, Built on a Rock”, and Oh, Lord, Speak Now with Me.” The girls sang the pop song, In the Still of the Night”, and classical songs. Novelty songs such as Sophomoric Philosphy” by the boys and Mary Had a Little Lamb” were sung. In addition special groups from the chorus sang at the two class plays and at graduation. Many individuals participated in solo and ensemble events at the district contest in Bush-nell. D.A.R. AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP WINNERS D.A.R. Award Winner MELVINA BURCKY Melvina Burcky, daughter of Mrs. Olive Burcky of Vermont, is the local winner of the D.A.R. award. During her four years at V.I.T. Melvina has been very active in extra curricular activities in addition to maintaining an A-average scholastically. The D.A.R. award is based upon four points: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. The faculty and senior students at V.I.T. chose Melvina as the outstanding member of her class in respect to these qualities. Her activities during the four years include band, class officer, dramatics and journalism. Miss Burcky has willingly given of her time and effort whenever called upon. Winner oj Good Citizenship Award LYNN CARRISON The masculine counterpart to the D.A.R. award is conferred by the local school and this year Lynn Carrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Carri-son of Table Gr0ve, has been chosen to receive the Good Citizenship Award. Lynn, with his eagerness, his sense of responsibility and his respect for fair play, has endeared himself to the hearts of all with whom he is associated. V.I.T. is proud of these two young people and wishes them continued success in the future. VOCAL SOLOISTS - Bev Burton, Girls Low voice; Marion Cornelius, Boys Low voice; Phyllis Harris, Girls High voice; Ed Butcher, Boys Low voice; Marabel Parks, Girls High voice; and Phil Harris, Boys High voice. PIANO ACCOMPANISTS - Phyllis Harris and Bev Burton. MIXED OCTET - Phil Harris, Norma Gale, Doug Bailey, Mel Burcky, Marion Cornelius, Phyllis Harris, Ed Butcher, and Marabel Parks. GIRL’S SEXTET — Norma Gale, Mel Burcky, Carol Bohm, Bev Burton, Loretta Hendricks, Phyllis Howell, and Dixie Frye. HUMEROUS PLAY READING — Judy Brinton, Cathy Marshall, Gordon Reedy, Jerry Sears, and Rosalie Ellison. Rosalie Ellison represented V.I.T. at the district contest at Macomb. SERIOUS PLAY VERSE READING -Stan Wilson, Judy Craft, Marabel Parks, and Janet Baughman. Judy Craft represented V.I.T. in the Serious Play Reading division and Marabel Parks in the Verse Reading division in the district contest at Macomb. HAACH .-fl BENSON' CITY CENTENAH0 march ?� its Phantom of the High School” directed by Mr. Gerald Stevens, portrayed the activities of an average high school preparing for the town’s centennial until a mysterious phantom appeared on the scene and strange things began to happen. Miss Harder accidentally” fell down the back stairs, brief cases disappeared, rooms were ransacked, and the imaginative Mindy was kidnapped. Rick, the phantom in the high school pageant, is blamed for all the mysterious happenings. In the final scene Evelyn, Miss Benson’s secretary, revealed herself as the phantom and held Mindy and Rick at bay with a gun. However, troublesome Randolph saves the day by disarming Evelyn and all ends well. CAST Mindy - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - who sees the Phantom -Rick ------------------- - who doubts her story - - Julie ------------ ------------- Rick’s girlfriend- Alan ------------------- - Rick’s rival - -- -- -- - Randolph - - - ---------------- - a young pest------- - Betty - ------------.......... a high school student - Nina a high school student - Sue ---------------- ........ a high school student - Chuck - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Sue’s boyfriend — - - - Miss Barker - - ------- -------- the librarian ------- Miss Winslow------- — - the history teacher - - - Mr. Gibney- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - the principal ------- Miss Benson - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- a woman of importance-Evelyn Cole - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - her secretary ------- Lanny- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Miss Benson’s nephew - Marth Redmond------ - - --.- - a reporter - -- -- -- -- Norma Jane way - - — - -- -- -- -- - a visitor - -- - — .... Sgt. Madrigan - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- a policeman -------- - - - Peggy Wherley - - - Ronald Mercer - - - Phyllis Howell - - - Lynn Carrison Gordon Paul Reedy - - - Barbara Danner Shirley Hunter - - Rosalie Ellison - - - Norman Welker - - Jeanette Bulmer - - - Me Ivina Burcky - - - Loren Kennedy - - - - Joan Herriford - - Mary Ruth Malott - - - - Ralph Lafary - - Lowell Worsdell - - Margaret Negely .......Marvin White Sponsored by FARMER’S STATE BANK ond KINNAMON TEXACO SERVICE Lewistown, Illinois Louie, My Dreamboat!” The ‘Stars” ‘The Great, Golden WEST” JUNIOR CLASS PLAY - CLASS ’56 “GIRL CRAZY” Nice Day for a Ride.” El Rancho Buzzard” The junior class play, given by the class of ’56 and directed by Mrs. Winifred Baily, was declared a success by the crowds which attended both Thursday and Friday nights. According to his father’s will, Danny Churchill had to live on his grandfather’s ranch in Arizona for a year before he could share in the estate. Out West” things began to happen fast. The sheriff was shot, Louie, Danny’s comical cab driver was blamed and nearly hung. Then Danny met Molly, Custerville’s postmistress, and decided to transform Buzzard Ranch into a dude ranch. Shortly after the dude ranch was opened, Louie won the none too envied office .of sheriff. On the opening night of the night club, Danny’s wallet containing a large sum of money was stolen and Sam Mason, Danny’s rival for Molly’s affection was found knocked unconscious. Danny was blamed for this but at the crucial moment Louie over-powered Lank who confessed to causing all the trouble. Tess - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Katherine Porter Jake -- - Marvin Chockley Danny - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Lowell Worsdel! Molly - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Melvina Burcky Lank - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Loren Kennedy Cactus- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Marvin White Pete - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Gordon Reedy Louie - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Kenny Green Lucky - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Frank Haney Rose - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Rosalie Ellison Babs - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -Marilee Atwater Betty - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Phyllis Howell Janet - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - Shirley Hunter Sam Mason - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Ronald Mercer Eaglerock.......................Norman Welker Lt. Caddigan.............. Lynn Carrison Laura- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- — ... Melba Malott Sally - peg Wherley SAXOPHONE TRIO - Pat Tingley, Janet Baughman, and Be a Schisler. CLARINET QUARTET - Janice Brock, Phyllis Harris, Shelba Lafary, and Jane Ann Young. (Good rating) FLUTE QUARTET — Rachel Howell, Katherine Porter, Pat Farr, and Cathy Marshall. (Excellent rating) TROMBONE QUARTET-Phil Harris, Rosalie Ellison, John Weese, and Doug Bailey. (Excellent rating) GERMAN BAND — Phyllis Harris, Janice Brock, Mari-lee Atwater, Rosalie Ellison, and Ronald Mercer. HOMECOMING PARADE HIT PARADE ROSE BOWL Junior Float - - - Second Place Sophomore Float - - - First Place GUNSMOKE SHOWER OF STARS TODAY Ag. Boy Float Senior Float I� T. Grades---Third Place MEDIC Freshman Float HERE COME THE CHEERLEADERS HOMECOMING ROYALTY Coronation KING and QUEEN ROYAL COURT Marilee Atwater — Lynn Carrison CROWN BEARERS Jane Hughes — Stephen Weaver JUNIOR ATTENDANTS Shirley Malott — Harold Palm SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS Carol Bohm — Bob Wright FRESHMEN ATTENDANTS Jim Herriford — Bea Schisler JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class Play No More Homework’’ under the direction of Mrs. Baily was declared a huge success by the crowd that attended, despite the adverse weather conditions. In the plot, Ames High School is turned into a turmoil when the Student Council takes over the duties of the faculty, who are all absent, due to unavoidable circumstances. Many hilarious happenings occurred in this three act comedy. CAST Pamela - -Buzzy- - -Shalimac - Midge----- F aversham Tallulah -Ronald -Miss Dill -Teck----- - - - - - Judy Craft Miss Goodin - -- -- -- -- -- -- Sharon Keefauver - - - - - Jerry Smith Mrs. Clenndenning - -- -- -- -- -- - Betty Royer - - - Marabel Parks Miss Ogiloie ------------------ Beverly Burton - - Janette Easley Mr. Harper - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Stanley Wilson Dorvan McCormick Coach Guthrie - -- -- -- -- -- - Marion Cornelius - - - Wilma Dildine Mrs. Lundquist - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Mrs. Baily - - - Marling Beck Mrs. Ratchet - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Janet Bohm - - - Martha Barker Elmer B. Ames - -- -- -- -- -- - Richard Atwater - - - - - Bob Weese JANITORS AND COOKS Landa Griffith Lee Jackson Edith Howard and Fern Hollenbaek ESCAPEES MARILEE ATWATER F. H.A. Member 4 G. A.A. Member 4 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 4 Gass Play Music Contestant Student Council 4 Homecoming Queen 4 Newspaper Staff Annual Staff 4 German Band 4 LOWELL E. WORSDELL F.F.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,3 Football 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 One-Act Play 1,2 Baseball 1,2,4 PHYLLIS HOWELL F. H.A. Member 4 G. A.A. Member 4 Band 1,2,3 Chorus 1,23,4 Photography Club 1 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Music Contestant 1,2,3,4 Librarian 1,2,3 Band Librarian 1,2 Chorus Librarian 4 Paper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 LYNN CARR ISON F.F.A. Member 1,2,3,4 F.F.A. Officer 3,4 Photography Club 1,2 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 1 Football Manager 3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Librarians 4 Student Council Member 3,4 Student Council Officer 4 Homecoming King 4 Literature Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Class Officer 1,3,4 JANET ADCOCK F. H.A. Member 1,2,3 G. A.A. Member 2,4 Chorus 1,2 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Homecoming Attendant 1 Annual Staff 4 Newspaper Staff ROSALIE ELLISON F. H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 G. A.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Gub 1,2,3,4 Gass Play 3,4 One-Act Play 1 Music Contestant 4 Speech Contestant 2,4 German Band 4 Literary Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 4 Band and Chorus Librarian 2,3 JOANN HERR I FORD F.H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 F.H.A. Officer 4 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Gub 1,2,4 Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Literary Gub 1 SHIRLEY HUNTER F.H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 F. H.A. Officer 3 G. A.A. Member 1 Chorus 1 Pep Gub 1,2,3,4 Gass Play 3,4 Twirier 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Newspaper Staff 4 Band Librarian ESCAPEES LOREN KENNEDY Laura Photography Club 1 Pep Club 2,3,4 Class Play 3 Librarians 1 MARVIN CHOCKLEY •Muggs F.F.A. Member 3 Football 1,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3 RALPH LAFARY Band 1,2,3 Basketball Manager 1,2,3 Football Manager 1,2,3 Track Manager 1,2,3 Homecoming Attendant 3 ROGER EASLEY F.F.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 KENNETH GREEN Punch” Baseball 2,3,4 Basketball 1 Football 1,3,4 Track 1,2,3 Class Play 3 BETTY JOCKISCH F. H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 G. A.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 1,2 Pep Club 2,3,4 KATHERINE PORTER “Hamp” F.H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 F. H.A. Officer 4 G. A.A. Member 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. Officer 2,3 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3 Music Contestant 3 Speech Contestant 1 Class Officer 3 Newspaper 4 Annual Staff 4 PEGGY WHERLEY Peg” F. H.A. Member 4 G. A.A. Member 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. Officer 3,4 Band 1,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Cheerleader 2 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3 Librarians 1,2 Newspaper Staff 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Literary Club 1 Pep Club Officer 4 ESCAPEES MARVIN WHITE Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3 ,4 Student Council 2,3,4 Homecoming Attendant 2 Baseball 1,2 ,3,4 BETTY WRIGHT G.A.A. Member 1,2,3 Chorus 1 Photography Club 1 Pep Club 1,2,3 Annual Staff 4 Newspaper Staff 4 DONALD BUTCHER Basketball 2,3 Football 1,2,3 Track 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Basketball Manager 4 Literature Club 1 Annual Staff 4 JEANNETTE BULMER F. H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 G. A.A. Member 4 Pep Club 1,2,4 Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Literary Club 1 Class Play 4 JANICE BROCK Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1 Pep Club 4 Music Contestant 4 Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 German Band 4 RICHARD LANNERY Pep Club 2 Annual Staff 4 Transferred from Industry 2nd Semester, Junior year RONALD MERCER Band 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 2 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 2 Football 3,4 Class Play 3,4 Librarians 3 Homecoming Attendant I Newspaper 4 Literary Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Band Captain 4 NELDA MALOTT F. H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 G. A.A. Member 4 Band 3 Chorus 2,3 Photography Club 1 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Librarian 2 Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Sponsored by WILLARD'S SELF SERVICE GROCERY ESCAPEES NORMAN WELKER wNorm F.E.A. Member 1,2,3,4 F.F.A. Officer 4 Band 1,2 Photography Club 2 Basketball 1,2,4 Track 1,2,3 Pep Club 2,3 Class Play 3 Baseball 1,2 MELVINA BURCKY “Mel G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. Officer 4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3 Speech Contestant 2 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 4 Band Chorus Librarian 2,3 Literary Club I Pep Club Officer 4 Class Officer 2 EDWARD BUTCHER “Federal Alarm Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 1,2,3 Football 1,2,3,4 Music Contestant 2,3,4 Librarian 1,3 Newspaper Staff 4 Literary Club 1 Dance Band 3 Band Manager 4 DONALD VAUGHN u Tank F.F.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 2 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2 Baseball 1,3 FRANK HANEY F.F.A. Member 1,2,3,4 F.F.A. Officer 2,3,4 Band 1,2,3 Photography Club 2 Basketball 1,2 Football 1,2,3 Class Play 3 Annual Staff 4 CAROL ANN BUCY F.H.A. Member 2,3,4 F.H.A. Officer 4 Chorus 3,4 Pep Club 3,4 DORLA HELLER F.H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 1 Pep Club 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 MARY RUTH MALOTT “Ruthie F.H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 F. H.A. Officer 4 G. A.A. Member 4 Pep Club 1,2,3.4 Student Council 2,3,4 Homecoming Attendant 2,3 Class Officer I Literary Club I Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 and LEWISTOWN NATIONAL BANK BARBARA DANNER F.H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1 Pep Club 1 Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 4 ESCAPEES MELBA MALOTT F. H.A- Member 1,2,3,4 G. A.A. Member 4 Chorus 2,3 Photography Club 1 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 LYLE ROYER F.F.A. Member 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 2 Football 2,3,4 P ep Cl ub 2 3 Baseball 2,4 Sponsored by PURDOM ELECTRIC and DR. HOWARD MARX, DENTIST Macomb, Illinois Astoria, Illinois JERRY SCHISLER Basketball 1,2,3 Football 1,2,3 Track 3 Pep Club 2,3,4 Student Council 2 GORDON REEDY Chorus 4 Basketball 4 Football 4 Pep Qub 3 Class Play 3,4 One-Act Play 1 Speech Contestant 4 Class Officer 1,2,3,4 Baseball 4 Annual Staff 4 MARGARET NEGLEY F. H.A. Member 1,2,3,4 G. A.A. Member 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1 Newspaper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 4 NORMAN PLATE Transfered from MaComb in last semester of senior year. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 F.F.A. Reporter 4 Band 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2,3 Football 2,3 Track 1,2 Intermural 4 Square Dance Qub 4 Pep Qub 1,2,3,4 VARSITY SQUAD - FOOTBALL Marabel Parks, Judy Craft, and Katherine Porter. VARSITY SQUAD - BASKETBALL JR. VARSITY SQUAD - FOOTBALL JR. VARSITY SQUAD - BASKETBALL Janet Nchmelman, Luann Burgard, and Cathy Marshall. FOOTBALL SQUAD FRONT ROW: Marvin Chockley, Ronald Mercer, Lowell Worsdell, Ken Green, Marvin White, Lyle Royer, Norman Welker, Gordon Reedy. ROW TWO: Bob Wright, Carl Jockisch, Gene Derry, Stan Wilson, Marion Cornelius, Larry Jacobus, Bob Bohannon, Jerry Curless, Doug Baily, Manager, Jim Shank. ROW THREE: Manager, Don Butcher, Coach, Paul Connour, Larry Anderson, Jim Tompkins, Gerald Palm, Jim Herriford, Manager, Ralph Lafary, Donald Howard, Phillip Richmond, Larry Griffith, Assistant Coach, William Schouten. VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY WE THEY WE THEY Industry 0 12 Industry 13 0 Avon 0 14 Macomb High 31 12 Lewistown 0 27 Bushnell 25 26 Bushnell 12 38 Western 19 6 Astoria 6 0 Valley 7 12 Cuba 7 35 Northwestern 0 38 In the 1955 football season Welker, Derry, Cornelius, and Griffith played end positions; as tackles we had Worsdell, White, Baily, and Howard; covering guard positions were Worsdell, Royer, Jacobus, Bohannon, and Herriford; Mercer and Palm played center; and Green, Reedy, Wright, Jockisch, Wilson, Curless, Anderson, Tompkins, and Richmond covered the various back positions. HOMECOMING ACTION The V.I.T. Homecoming victory over Astoria was the high point of the football season. After a scoreless first half, the Hornets scored early in the third period on a QB sneak by Wilson. Bolstered by a strong defense, which once held Astoria on the 6-inch line, the Hornets fought off last minute attempts by the Pirates to score. GRADUATING PLAYERS Lyle Royer Marvin White—Co-Captain Ken Green—Co-Captain Lowell Worsdell Ronald Mercer Norman Welker Gordon Reedy ■I RETURNING LETTERMEN NUMERAL WINNERS Phil Richmond ’59 Gerald Palm ’59 Larry Griffith '58 Jim Tompkins ’58 Don Howard ’58 Doug Baily ’58 Larry Anderson ’58 Larry Smith ’57 Larry Jacobus Stan Wilson Marion Cornelius Bob Wright Jerry Curless Carl Jockisch Gene Derry Bob Bohannon Jim Herriford V.I.T. VARSITY LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Connour, Jerry Curless, Jerry Smith, Lynn Carrison, Harold Palm, Marvin White, Richard Atwater, Marion Cornelius, Stan Wilson, Larry Brock, and Donald Butcher, Mgr. Western 48-66 Industry 58-52 Knoxville 44-57 Bushnell 43-54 Avon 54 - 46 Dallas City 77-64 Paris 55-67 Lewistown 55-67 Avon 60-62 Cuba 57-59 Astoria 71-60 Abington 42-63 lost Bardolph won Lewistown lost Valley lost Industry won Hamilton won Bushnell lost Lewistown lost Cuba lost Astoria lost Valley won Macomb lost Western 38-59 lost 49-70 lost 77-82 lost 69-66 won 83-46 won 64-56 won 53-77 lost 75-96 lost 61-62 lost 72-63 won 72-70 won 56-62 lost The V.I.T. Varsity basketball team had a good season considering the excellent competition and the team’s height average being only 5T0 2 . The team had three graduating letter-men and has back seven returning lettermen. The highlight of the basketball season was the V.I.T. victory over Macomb High, with the final score being 72-70, two free-throws in the last 3 seconds of the game, winning it for V.I.T. This was the first Regional basketball game won in V.I.T.’s history. The co-captains of the 56 team were Donald Vaughn and Marvin White, who did a very good job at leading the team. The team’s yearly average per game was 60 points. The opposing team’s average per game was 64 points. V.I.T. B” TEAM Mr. Schouten, Larry Anderson, Jim Tompkins, Jim Herriford, Jim Samiells, Larry Stambaugh, Bob Bohannon, John Weese, Gerald Palm and Jim Shank. Not included in picture are Carl Jockisch, Gary Tyler and Gene Derry. CONFERENCE GAMES OTHER GAMES Industry 60 24 Won Western 70 72 Lost (Double Over Time) Bushnell 46 41 Won Knoxville 43 27 Won JV Lewistown 35 46 Lost Avon 59 46 Lost Cuba 53 63 Lost Dallas City 79 38 Won JV Astoria 60 34 Won Avon 48 35 Won JV Valley 54 31 Won Abington 48 46 Won JV Industry 46 23 Won Bardolph 72 43 Won Bushnell 57 64 Lost Hamilton 54 45 c 0 t Lewistown 44 70 Lost Cuba 56 48 Won TOURNAMENT GAMES Astoria 61 41 Won Valley 64 45 Won Astoria 59 43 Won Lewistown 40 59 Lost Won 8 Lost 4 Farmington 44 69 Lost 4th place Season Record Won 16 Lost 7 SUMMARY The B Team of ''56 had a very successful season in gathering a record of 16 wins and 7 losses. They lost 3 of these games to a rough Lewistown team. Jim Tompkins won the gold basketball with a free-throw’ percent of 68. The team’s free-throw average for the year was 58%. They scored a total of 1256 points. This averages out to a 55 point average. With only having 3 freshmen out for basketball this year, the Freshmen didn’t compete in the Freshman Tournament. BIG TEN BASKETBALL LARRY BROCK Soph omore Guard STAN WILSON Junior Forward HAROLD PALM Junior Forward Palm rebounds shot against BPC. 52-White 47—Smith 44—Carrison LYNN CARRISON Senior Guard DON VAUGHN Senior Center BIG TEN BASKETBALL JERRY SMITH Junior Forward RICHARD ATWATER J unior Forward Don Vaughn rebounds BPC. JERRY CURLESS Sophomore Guard MARVIN WHITE Senior Forward MARION CORNELIUS Junior Forward TRACKMEN - 1956 High Hurdles - - - Curless 100 Yd. Run - - - D. Herriford — Sammels Mile Run ----- Carrison, Butcher, Wilson 440 Yd. Run - - - White, Tyler, Howard, J. Herriford Low Hurdles - - - White, Tyler 880 Yd. Relay - - Herriford, Mulligan, Plate, J. Smith 880 Yd. Run------Carrison, Jacobus, Anderson, Wilson, Richmond 220 Yd. Run - - - Herriford, White, Mulligan Mile Relay - - - - B. Adcock, Jockisch, Tyler, Butcher Pole Vault - - - - Brock, Jockisch High Jump - - - - White, Curless, Derry Broad Jump - - - - White, Adcock Discus ------- Derry, Sammels, Shaws Shot Put ------ Sammuels, Jockisch, Shaw, G. Palm, Carithers BASEBALLMEN 1F-P - -- -- -- - White OF-C - -- -- -- - Derry IF-C - -- -- -- - Wilson 1F-OF- ------- Carrison 1F-P - Curless OF - -- -- -- -- Tompkins OF - -- -- -- -- Howard C-OF - -- -- -- - Anderson P-OF............D. Herriford 1F-OF-P ------ J. Smith OF - -- -- -- -- Bohannon C-OF............Brock C - -- -- -- -- - Cornelius VERMONT GRADE FACULTY Miss Leska Mercer, 6th Grade; Mrs. Manda Anderson, 5th Grade; Mrs. Elaine Montgomery, 7th 8th Language, Arts, and P.E.;Mr. Dale Kennedy, Prin., Math, and Science; Mr. Richard H. Switzer, Boys P.E., Social Studies, and Manual Arts. SEATED: Mrs. Merri Kennedy, 1st Grade. STANDING: Miss Mildred Ralston, 4th Grade; Miss Margaret Ann Ellis, 2nd Grade; Mrs. Maude Salisbury, 3rd Grade. LUNCH ROOM COOKS - Mrs. Howard Anderson, Mrs. Cecil Wright, Mrs. Walter Martin. Members of 3rd Grade. JANITOR - Mr. Cecil Wright G R A I) E 8 G R A D E 8 G R A D E 8 G R A I) E 8 G R A D E 7 G R A D E 7 G R A I) E 7 G R A D E 7 G R A D E 6 L1UI1UH 1 U1ULULJ Shtrill Anderson Donnie Bair Mary Bair Leslie Belrille Marjorie Chockley George Craft Robert Derry Lynne Dunn Keraait Easley Richard Effland Robert Effland Julia Ellison Jan Ann Hayes Carolyn Fishel Steve Heller Don Hunter Harold Royer Carol Rutledge Hugh Thomas Joan Ballon Karen Bhitaker Byron Adcock B'endell Anderson Kay Burgett Danny Elliott Barry Frye John ( «rrettson Howard Gamble Charles Gilson Clarence Keller Mas Merrill Bonnie Mc( arty Richard Thompson James B'cesc Terry Anderson Elaine Barker Judy Baughtwin ) jftfii} cs John fwinton Sandra Byers Elene Crass mar Sally Current Donald Daily Roger Demon Mary Dildine Donna Gale Sheila Gorey Ronald Greenplace Eddie Haney G R A D E 6 G R A D E 6 Mike Pu� no Judy Pilger Phillip Pool Bonnie Richardson Edwin Seasly Bubm Steele Esther Sherman Ralph Malort ft W Pi J- jMy i ft Ws ft} ft triX y Kenton Hawkins Loren Hickenbottoa d James Hinrichs Robert Howard Kenneth Hunter Beth Kessler Sharon La far y Arlo Olson IB ft •e ' J? ft % 4 ft} % ft IBI i Lyle Adcock Joyce Adcock Lira Anderson Billy Bath Janice Bacterson Amylu Beans Mary Bevard Gary Counselman D G R A D E f ft ( ft ft ft , iJ Cheryl Co Renne Crabtree Janet Cuson Kendall Haines Thomas H� yr Larry Jones a OL 0.0 O ft . 4 1 o George Kinne Susan Netzer Roger Olson Bonnie Reimolds Mary Ann Richey Mary Royer Louise Stockman Kent Thomas Patty Krieg ft J i!i- Norman Thomas ft Jon Gilson Richard Greenplate Geneva Haney ft . 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GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY FRONT ROU: Irene Barkley, Grade Five; Wayne Azbell, Grade Six, Grade Eight Mathematics; Achsa Mitchell, Grade Seven Eight I.angu age, Arts, Physical Science. ROW TWO: Marilyn James, Vocal; Mary Louise Ellison, Girls P. E., Health. ROW THREE: Fred Mulligan, Boys’ P. E., Health, Grade Eight Reading Spelling, Grade Industrial Arts, Athletics; Harold Howe, Principal, Social Studies; Robert Evans, Band. FRONT ROW: Shirley Mulligan, Grade Two. ROW TWO: Leska Atwater, Grade One; Mary DeWict, Grade Three. ROW THREE: Mary Tinglcy, Grade Four. HOT LUNCH COOKS Kate Hammond -Zena Azbell-Anna Pickering Clifford Mercer - Janitor o sc a u) IT. GRADES Garv wce« Michacline Harris Ronnie llorwedcl Charlotte Howell Johanna Howell Karen Kopp Dale Malott Janet McFadden Ted Nehnielman Lois Noble Sue Reneau Alcinda Richmond Dixie Kittenhouse Billy Schavone Karen Taylor Larry Waters Joyce Williams Sharon Abernathy Nancy Atwater Charles Brock Kay Brown Sherold Brown Freddy Bulmer Gordon Cornelius David Cox Linda Harris r Panic la Harris Leon Henderson Phyllis Hopping Rodney Kccfauver Barbara Lannery Richard Lowe Ethel Melvin Richard Miller Phillis Morse Barbara Ragan Jim Richardson Orion Shinbcrgcr Carol Jean Speer Beverly Steele Janice Thompson Eugene Walker Carol Weaver Rita Fawcett Mary Gorsagc Beth Green Gary Grofl Norman Hawkins Patricia Howard Linda Lalickcr Linda McFadden I.T.GRADES G R A D E 6 Nancy Melvin Martini Miller Vayne Myer Joyce Reneau Sherry Keneau Dnmari Richmond Dick Schisler Joyce Score G R A D E 6 G R A D E 5 G R A D E 5 G R A I) E 5 James Srucsman Linda Vaughn Vicky Vaughn Dennis W'agahoff Don hite Kenneth Reedy Nancy Bottcnberg Harriet Brown George Collier Michael Danner Don Farr Virgil Foster Judy Groff Joylene Harris Don Mopping Donna Hopping Theresa Howell Norman Jones Kathryn SUe Long Dean Maloti Ann Marshall Mary Marshall Clark Macheny Shirley Melvin Donald Noe Mary Porter Cheryl Radabaugh Curtis Schisler Max Shutter Verla Steele Jerry Stutsman Sue Tompkins G R A D E 5 G R A D E 4 G R A I) E 4 G R A I) E 4 Bill Ulmer Marvin Vaughn Dickie Williams Terry Atwater Richard Bottenberg Peggy Brock John Brummett Clyde Clemens Charles Ladd Linda Lowe Jerry Henderson William llezlep Gloria Morse Janet Myers Linda Shinberger Nancy Tompkins o i'K i ori • CS n H. Robert Young Jetty Atwater Carol Baumgartner Lena Bohannon Kdward Bohm Nancy Bubb Lanny Burgard Steven Burgard TTTTKKUES G R A D E 3 G R A D E 3 Dennis Gray Lees Kay Hammond Larry Hoppkf Jenna Horwedcl Marjory Lanter Lucinda McMullen Philip Morse Kachy Mulligan G R A D E 3 Judy Williams Sally Jo Hulmer Becky Burgard Gloria Burgett Constance Michael Coleman Shirley Easley Keith Engle Chenoweth Terry Danner Elaine Derry Robert Fleming Frankie France Sylvia France Donald Hczlep Judith Keefauver Brianna Mayail Johnny Myers Ketra Mytich Su an Nehmelman Janeen Plate Janet Slayton Connie Smith Victor Steele f Donald Taylor Sharon Bricker Peggy Coleman Bonnie Collier Kenneth Danner Marshall Easley Ronald Easley Brenda Fleming Gregory Gray G R A D E 1 Richard Hopping Roger Howard Judy Lannery Denice Lanter Larry Laysalle Gregory Lundeen Samuel McMullen Beverly Nehmelman Earl Shinberger Paul Slayton Shirley Van Fossen Charles W'ickwire David Williams Anita Dewhirst Nancy Morrell Danny Parry Sharon Vaughn not pictured. 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