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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1957 volume:

The 1957 VITorian V.l.T. HIGH SCHOOL Table Grove, Illinois We, the members of the VITorian Staff, present in picture and story form, the important and outstanding events of our 1956-57 school year. In presenting the VITorian, our tenth VIT Annual, we have tried to depict those events in our school life the past year that you will always want to remember. Dedication MRS. HUGHES MISS COX We, the members of the VITorian Staff, wish to dedicate the 56-57 VITorian to Mrs. Hughes and Miss Cox, teachers and annual advisors . Miss Cox and Mrs. Hughes have been with us since we were Freshmen, and there Is a strong feeling of friendship between these willing workers and we annual staff members. They have always helped us with our problems and have been two people whom we seek for guidance. To try to express our deep appreciation for their kindness, we dedicate this VITorian to them. MR. MONTGOMERY High School Principal SANDRA HANEY Office Secretary MR. BECK Superintendent Board of Education ALBERT COOK ORAL FLEMING VERNE CURLESS WENDELL HARRIS Secretary KENNETH EASLEY President VITorian Staff Mr. Duane Montgomery Chemistry Mrs. Jeannette Clendenny P. E., English Miss Mary Ann Cox Business Education Mr. Robert Evans Band Mr. William Schouten Industrial Arts, Assistant Coach Mrs. Helen Hughes Math Mr. Paul Connour Coach, World History Mrs. Janice Heffner Choral Music Miss Beverly Brown American History, English Mrs. Hectorine Piercey English, French Mrs. Jill Schafer Gen. Science, Biology EMILY BULMER - Handicraft Club I; FHA 2,4; Newspaper 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Annual 4; Dancing Club 1. GENE WELKER - FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Annual 4; Pep Club 2, 3,; Chemistry Club 1. SHIRLEY BROWN - FHA 2,3; GAA 2,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. LARRY SMITH - Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Pep Club 2, 3; Track 1,2,3; Chemistry Club 1; Photo Club 1. DONNA HARRIS - Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Art Instructor 2; Food Club 2; FHA 2. BILL SCHISLER - Basketball 2; Chemistry 1; Pep Club 2, 3. ' MARTHA BARKER - FHA 2,3,4, President 4; GAA 2, 3; Pep Club 1,2, 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA Attendant 3; FHA Queen 4; Class Play 3; Newspaper 4; Annual 4; Majorette 4; Dancing Club 1. BOBWEESE - FFA 1,3; Pep Club 1,2; Class Play 3; Football 4; Track 4. JANET LAFARY - FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Sweetheart Queen 3; GAA I, 2; Pep Club I, 2, 3; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Newspaper 4; FHA Section Officer 4; Class Play 3, 4; Annual 4; Dancing Club 1; Student Council 1; Secretary 2; President 3; Treasurer 4. STAN WILSON - Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; FFA 1,2,3, 4; Reporter 2, Secretary 3, President 4; Chorus 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Speech Contest 1,2,3; Newspaper 4; Annual 4; Model Airplane Club 1; Salutatorian 4; Student Council 2; Vice-President 3, Secretary 4. MARION CORNELIUS - Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2; Class President 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Class Play 3,4; Annual Photographer 4. JUDY CRAFT - Homecoming Attendant 1; Student Council 1,4; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Speech Contest 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Class Vice-President 2, Class President 3; FHA 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Newspaper 4; Annual 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Co-Salutatorian 4. MARLING BECK - Chemistry Club 1; Pep Club 1,3; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 4; President Student Council 4; Annual 4. BETTY ROYER - FHA 1,2, 3, 4; GAA 4; Newspaper 3,4; Class Play 3; Annual 4; Photo Club 1. LARRY EASLEY - Class Secretary 3; Annual 4. SALLY SNOWMAN - FHA 1,2, 3,4; GAA 3; Newspaper 3,4; Annual 4; Ass’t Business Manager 4; Class Play 3; Dancing Club 1; Pep Club 2. WILMA DILDINE - Class Play 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Annual 4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4. DONNA ASHWOOD - FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Girls Chorus 4; Annual 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Newspaper 4; Rochette Member 4; French Club Public Relations Chairman 4; Candidate for Sweetheart Queen 4; Class Play Usher 3,4. LARRY JACOBUS - Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 4; Student Council 4; Class President 4; FFA 1,2,3. JANETTE EASLEY - GAA 1,2, 3, 4; FHA 3,4; Pep Club 1,3; Cooking Club 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Newspaper 4; Class Play 3; Dancing Club 1; GAA Treasury 4. SHARON KEEFAUVER - FHA 2,3,4; Vice-President 3; Degree Chairman 4; Sweetheart Court 4; Class Secretary 2; Student Council 3; Student Council Representative and Secretary 3; Newspaper 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3; Class Play 3, 4; Girls Sextet 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Girls Chorus 4; Annual 4; Literary Editor 4; Dancing Club 1; Office Work 4. MANNIE THORNE - Homecoming King 4; Newspaper 4; Football 4; Class Play 4; French Club 4. ERNESTINE BULMER - Pep Club 1,2, 3; FHA 1,2,3; GAA 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3; Newspaper 3,4; Annual 4; Usher for plays 3,4; Cooking Club 1. RICHARD ATWATER - Basketball 1,2, 3; Annual 4; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Chemistry Club I; Dancing Club 1; Track 1; Student Council 3; Treasurer 4. NELLIE BAIR - FHA 2,3,4; GAA 2,3; Photo Club 1; Newspaper 4; Pep Club 1,3; Annual 4. JERRY SMITH - Baseball 4; Basketball 1.2.3, 4; Track 4; Class Play 3,4; Football 1,4; Annual Staff 4, Business Manager 4; Chorus 1,2; Photo Club 1; Dancing Club 1. SHIRLEY MALOTT - FHA I. 2, 3, 4; GAA 3; Librarian 3; Class Play 4; Cheerleader 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Dancing Club 1; Pep Club 2; Newspaper 4; Annual 4; Attendant Sweetheart Court 4. DORVAN McCORMICK - FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Sentinel 3, Secretary 4; Class Play 3; Annual 4; Dancing Club 1; Pep Club 1, 2; Soil Judging Team 3; Grain Judging Team 2, 3,4; Square Dance Club 4; Librarian 3. PHIL VAN FOSSEN - Basketball I; Annual 4; Photo Club 1; Pep Club 2. NELDA HUNTER - FHA 1,4; Librarian 2,4; Newspaper 3,4; Dancing Club 1; Class Play Usher 3; Annual 4. BILL PILGER - FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Chemistry Club 1; Home Economics Club 1; RICHARD HERRIFORD - Football 4; Basketball 4; Annual 4. BEVERLY BURTON - Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3,4; Speech Contest 1; GAA 1.2.3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Newspaper 3, 4; Annual 4; Editor of Annual 4; Editor of Newspaper 4; FHA 3,4; Class Student Council Representative 2; Secretary 3; Class Play 3,4; Sextet 3; D.A.R. Winner 4; Knox College Festival Queen 4; Accompanist 3,4; Girls Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; GAA Gold Cup Winner 4. HAROLD PALM - Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 2; Homecoming Attendant 2, 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Chemistry Club 1; Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4. LAURA MERRILL - FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Public Relations 3; GAA 3; Office Work 3, 4; Librarian 2,3; Dancing Club 1; Handicraft Club 1; Pep Club 2; Newspaper 1,2, 3, 4; Annual 4. FRESHMAN EMILY JANE BULMER Nice, sweet, and a very fine sport, a real swell girl of any sort. DON EUGENE WELDER Gene's a swell guy I'm sure you'll agree and the world he’s really out to see. SHIRLEY JEAN BROWN She came from Astoria, but we're sure she'll agree VIT can't be beat by any you see. Senior LARRY SMITH A guy who's full of spunk and fun, gentle as a tiger and bright as the sun. DONNA HARRIS Donna likes to sing, and she's really good too, and to help everyone she’s willing to do. BILLIE SCHISLER Now Bill's a guy who's friendly too, always says hello to you. MARTHA BARKER F.H.A. President, and full of fun too, but you never can tell what she's likely to dol ROBERT WEESE Now Bob's a guy who's always smiling and a girl's telephone number he's always dialing. JANET MARIE LAFARY We know her future plans you see, and we wish her all the happiness that can be. STANLEY WILSON Sports of all kinds he likes a lot, and you can bet as a star he's right on top. MARION EUEGENE CORNELIUS A real cute guy, who's the girl's hero Always popular wherever he may go. JUDITH ANN CRAFT And now we introduce our Homecoming Queen, a nicer girl you have never seen. MARLING BECK Always full of lots of fun, are there any like him? Not a one. BETTY ROYER Never unhappy, always full of glee and the world I know Betty's planning to see. LAWRENCE W. EASLEY Wherever you see him, he's on the go, but if asked where he’s going, he does not know. SALLY SNOWMAN Sweet and shy and bright as a star, in the future we're sure she will go far. WILMA DILDINE Always looking for something new, and maybe someday she'll find It too. HERBERT L. PARSANO Always willing to lend a hand to anyone he meets throughout the land. DONNA JEAN ASHWOOD In our Jr. year she moved away, but she wanted to be with us on Graduation Day. LARRY JACOBUS Always looking for a good time, but of course he never gets out of line? ALICE JANETTE EASLEY Cute, full of fun, and really a brain; we know In this life she has lots to gain. SHARON LOUISE KEEFAUVER A really bright girl with some thing to say could even brighten a cloudy day. MANNIE THORNE A nicer boy you'll never meet In any city or on any street. ERNESTINE ADELLE BULMER Sweet and friendly and also a twin, we know In this world she's bound to win. Polite and friendly a really swell guy; whenever you meet him, he always says hi! Quite a girl with a great big smile; to know her Is something really worth while. He's always willing to help and do; His friends are many, his faults are few. SHIRLEY MALOTT DORVAN McCORMICK Pretty and sweet as she can be; A better guy you couldn't find; everyone likes her I'm sure always good and never unkind, you can see. PHIL VAN FOSSEN The hot rod king of VIT, but just as nice as he can be. NELDA HUNTER She likes school and works in a store; we hope In life she gains a lot more. BILL PILGER A fellow full of fun, and lots of pep, always keeping right on step. RICHARD R. HERRIFORD A handsome lad with lots of gals, and has a lot of really swell pals. BEVERLY ANN BURTON Nice and friendly and really smart, but to Don we know belongs her heart. HAROLD PALM We're proud of Harold for he's a good sport, as a Basketball Captain he's the best of his sort. LAURA MERRILL Very clever and fun to know wherever you might chance to go- DAVID HARRIS Now Dave's a guy with the Service In mind, we hope he succeeds, we know he's that kind. RICHARD WALTON Richard's worked hard for all he's got, in the future we hope he gains a lot. Senior Advisors Class History The Senior Class of 57 entered V.I.T. in the fall of 53 with high hopes and much anticipation. Our class consisted of 49 members. The officers elected were: President - Marion Cornelius, Vice-President - Louise Adcock, Secretary - Bob Adcock, Treasurer - Larry Shaw, and Student Council Representatives - Judy Craft and Russell Burks. Our money making projects were selling Christmas Cards and a Sock Hop. The float we entered in the Homecoming Parade did not place, but we enjoyed working on it anyway. Our attendants were Judy Craft and Bob Adcock. Sharon Kee-fauver and Judy Craft were elected cheerleaders. We returned to school in 54 and elected new officers. They were as follows: President - Bob Adcock, Vice-President - Judy Craft, Secretary - Sharon Keefauver, Treasurer - Harold Palm, and Student Council Representatives - Beverly Burton and Stan Wilson. The Homecoming float, Family Album, won second place. King and Queen attendants were Harold Palm and Louise Adcock. We sponsored a Sock Hop and Waffle Supper to add money to our treasury. The Junior year for the class of 57 was very busy for everyone. Our class officers were: President - Judy Craft, Vice-President - Stan Wilson, Secretary -Beverly Burton, Treasurer - Harold Palm, and Student Council Representative - Sharon Keefauver and Richard Atwater. The Homecoming float, Yellow Rose of Texas, won second place. Shirley Mallott and Harold Palm were our attendants. Our class play, No More Homework, under the direction of Mrs. Bailey, was presented November 18. On May 4, we presented the Prom for the Seniors of 56. Our theme was Show-boat. The Banquet was held at Hilda's Pantry in Lewistown. Music was supplied by Spud Griffith and his Royal Aires. We sponsored many money-making activities. Among them were: the play, picking up corn, concessions at the Ipava Homecoming and at home basketball games, and a waffle supper. In school activities, we were well represented. We had our share of letter winners in athletics, six chorus members, five band members, three speech contestants, three music contestants, and two cheerleaders. The fall of 1956 found our classmates enrolling in V.I.T. in hopes of receiving a diploma in May 1957. This last year proved the most exciting and sentimental one of our long academic career. Initiation was held on September 13. An informal initiation was held during the day and a candlelight ceremony that evening. Once again our Homecoming float took second place. The King and Queen were Judy Craft and Mannie Thorne. We presented our Senior Play, Henpecked Husband , on November 16. The cast consisted of eleven members. Mrs. Piercey, qur director, and the cast journeyed to Quincy and appeared on the Hal Barton Show. This was an event that will be long remembered. Our money making projects were a magazine subscription drive, the class play, and concessions at the home football games. The class sponsored the Christmas Dance on December 19. Due to severe weather conditions, the crowd was rather small, but for those who attended, the dance was a success. An enjoyable evening was planned for us by the Juniors. The Prom was, as always, a gala affair. Music contestants were Marion Cornelius, Donna Harris, and Beverly Burton. Judy Craft took part in the speech contest. We have six members who have gone to school together for twelve years. They are Judy Craft, Marling Beck, and Beverly Burton from Vermont, and Richard Herriford, Richard Atwater, and Larry Easley from Ipava. Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening. May 26, and Graduation exercises were on May 28. Class Will I, Donna Ashwood, will a certain Cuba boy to anyone who thinks they can get him. I, Richard Atwater, will my interest in a certain Junior girl to the Junior girls only. We, Nellie Bair and Betty Royer, will our liking to two Smithfield boys to anyone who thinks they can take them away from us by hook or crook. I, Martha Barker, bequeath my liking for a certain Cuba boy to Janet Baughman who once liked another Cuba boy. I, Marling Beck, will my sinister ways to Gary Fawcett who does not seem to need them. I, Janet Bohm Lafary, will my FHA section office to Rachel Howell who enjoys representing others. I, Shirley Brown, will my interest in boys to Janet Nehmelman, who is already doing O.K. We, Beverly Burton and Sharon Keefauver, will our angelic ways to Carol Bohm. Hope you enjoy your Senior year as much as we did. I, Emily Bulmer, will my ability and wish of becoming a nurse to anyone who can live through the aromas of chemistry class. I, Ernestine Bulmer, will my height to Marge McCamant, who certainly could use it. I, Marion Cornelius, will all the girls that I don't have to Gene Derry. We, Judy Craft and Janette Easley, will our ability of successfully getting in and out of mischievous doings to anyone who thinks they can fill our shoes. We, Wilma Dlldlne and Nelda Hunter Schisler, will our ability to do office practice and bookkeeping sets to anyone who can do them next year. I, Larry Easley, will my American History book to Ruth Chenoweth in hopes that she will get more good out of it than I did. I, Donna Harris, will my ability to stick with one guy to Marge McCamant who seems to wander. I, Dick Herrlford, will my trips everywhere to Gene Derry who has gone with me enough to know the rounds. I, Larry Jacobus, will my rough football playing to Carl Jocklsch in hopes that he will use it. We, Shirley Malott and Laura Merrill, will our great friendship of one another to everyone at V.I.T. in hopes they will make as good use of it as we have. I, Dorvan McCormick, will my books to any underclassman who will get more studying out of them than I did. I, Harold Palm, will my ability to have as many girl friends as I did to Jerry Cur-less who could use a few. I, Leo Parsano, will all my girls in Lewistown and Astoria to anybody who thinks he is man enough to take them away from me. We, Bill Pllger and Phil VanFossen, will our trips over the bridge to Leslie Belvllle and Bob Derry hoping they have as good luck as we did. I, Bill Schisler, will my sideburns to Mike Hulvey and sincerely hope he does better with them than 1 did. I, Larry Smith, will my ability to get away with things and seemingly stay out of trouble to Ted Nehmelman who is going to need it. I, Jerry Smith, will my books, pencils, paper, and all other such nonsense to anyone stupid enough to take them. I, Sally Snowman, will my ability of getting good grades and having fun to Karen Taylor. I, Mannie Thorne, will my ability to get kicked out of class to whoever can afford 5% off his grade. I, Richard Walton, will my job as dishwasher in the hot lunch building to my brother, Larry. I, Bob Weese, will my big football helmet to Jim Bohannon. I, Gene Welker, will my ability to get along with Mr. Connour to Don Hunter who I think needs a little of it. I, Stan Wilson, will the path to Howell's house to Jack Bally hoping he will make as good use of it as I have. To the Faculty: We, the Senior Class of 57, will our ability for getting away with things to the underclassmen who will need it after the new rules. To the Janitor: We, the Senior Class of 57, will our gratitude for picking up after us in hopes the other classes will be more considerate of him. To the Cooks: We, the Senior Class of 57, will the meals in the future to the underclassmen In hopes they will enjoy them. To the Bus Drivers: We, the Senior Class of 57, will a new supply of ear plugs to our bus drivers in hopes they won't have to use them as much. To the Class of 58 ; We, the Senior Class of 57, will our ability of having to start out with new rules in hopes that at least they get a longer Senior Trip. To the Class of 59 : We the Senior Class, will to the A number one spoiled class our ability to get along with teachers. To the Class of 60 : We, the Senior Class, will our ability to study in hopes that they will use it and graduate. Witnessed this 20th day of March in the year 1957, in the city of Table Grove state of Illinois. Hectorine Plercey Witness ________ Beverly Brown Witness William Schouten Witness Class Prophecy And now we come to a small town of Smithfield and look in on the Keime family. Nellie (Bair) Keime is telling her children a bedtime story. She has four really cute children now but really has her hands full. On up the street we stop at a little white house and find the Behymer family very busy. Betty is trying to get supper and at the same time trying to calm the twins and Lewie is trying to settle the boys. Betty (Royer) Behymer and her family are very happy. Now we are on our way to visit Shirley Malott, now Shirley Skein and her husband Bill, who are very happy together. They now have two little boys and live on a small farm of their own. Oh, watch out! Here comes Sally Snowman cruising around Peoria in a new convertible. She is run ning a used car lot and specializes in Texaco. She is now very wealthy and is always seen wearing furs. Laura (Merrill) Paul and her husband Lawrence are now living on a ranch type farm in the country. Laura is very busy dressing her little girl for a party while Lawrence is trying to round up the boys. As we go on we find Marion Cornelius sitting on the front porch with his eleven children. His wife is a little tired but very charming. We soon find that her name isn’t Judy as everyone expected. In high school, Judy's were his only Heartthrobs. Larry Easley is driving a 1976 sports car and is spending most of his time looking for chorus girls as he is now a motion picture man. Well, here is Marling Beck, a Four-Star General in the U. S. Army. He fought very bravely in our last World War and single-handedly defeated the Russians. Dick Herriford is seen with his new girl-friend. He has been married and divorced from five women, but he insists he is leading a very quiet life as a stock car driver. Mannie Thome is Marilyn Monroe's manager and seems to enjoy his work very much. Dorvan McCormick, now head of the Farm Bureau, is married and he and his family are living on a farm near Springfield so he can be close to his work. Now we're in Indianapolis at the Speedway and are being introduced to two of the winners of the year who are known throughout the United States. They are none other than our old classmates Bill Pilger and Phil VanFossen. Here comes three of our classmates now, Stan Wilson, Bill Schisler and Larry Smith. Stan is one of the most honored men of agriculture these days. He invented a new dish for the Department of Agriculture and found a way to irrigate the dark side of the moon. Bill Schisler, so I hear, drove his newest design tonight (He’s a designer for American Motors; ranks among the top ten now) which is a very beautiful Skylark with the streamlined jet stream. Larry Smith, of Smith Smith, who have one of the largest fleet of Space tankers in the United System, is the most sought after bachelor in the States. As you know Larry, or Buddy as he is sometimes called, took over his father's business after his untimely death during the Russian Conference in 1959. Janet (Bohm) Lafary is the next classmate we run into. As we near a little farm house we find Janet and her husband who are very happy, especially since Jr. and Susie arrived. We go on down the road and there we find Martha Barker happily married to her football husband. Don is in the yard refereeing his own football team and Martha watches on admiringly. Emily Bulmer is now the head nurse at the Graham Hospital. She says she is very happy with her work. We always knew Emily would go to the top. Ernie Bulmer (now Mrs. Robinson) is as cheerful as ever in her pretty farm cottage near Astoria. Howard Jr. is helping Daddy with the chores. We find Judy (Craft) Adcock very happy with her husband Bob and their lovely children. They are the owners of a nice Horse and Chicken Farm. We find Janette Easley a strict old school teacher, but a very nice person after school hours. She has not, as yet, found herself a suitable mate. Mrs. Donna (Ashwood) McAdams is now busy attending her rather large family of fifteen. Kenny and she are very happy together. We find Nelda (Hunter) Schisler in France with her husband and their three children. Sharon (Keefauver) Chockley has been married to Joe for several happy years. They are the proud parents of triplets. David Harris, who was always rather quiet, is now in a very profitable business. Dave is manufacturing flying saucers. Richard Walton is now an auctioneer. He took over when Mr. Bumgarder retired a few years ago. Richard Atwater, now a test pilot for Hazel Bishop, has as his assistant, Loretta, now Mrs. Atwater. Larry Jocobus, a well-known playboy, is seen with two very attractive models on each arm. Larry has been married seven times and has the honor of being the most sought after male of the times. Shirlee, the Hairstylist, who has a beautiful beauty parlor in New York, is our old classmate Shirley Brown. Her specialty is the new Purple Poodle Wave. Whom should we run into next but Bev. (Burton) Vaughn and her husband. After a wedding trip to Greenland, they returned to Kansas where Don is employed as a card shark. Bev Is doing quite well in the newspaper world. Wilma Dildine is now a leader in the clothes market. Her new styles include the longer, higher, and wider look, size 28 being the ideal size for the year. Donna Harris is running a very fashionable Lonely Hearts Club for all rich women. This plan has proven very successful for her. We now find Harold Palm coaching at the University of Illinois. His team's record for the year is 24 wins and NO LOSSES. Jerry Smith, now a college professor, will retire in June. He just won two million dollars on various quiz shows. Jerry's fortune has made him even more popular with the opposite sex, but he still prefers to play the field. Bob Weese, a salesman for the Go-Get-Um Flea Powder Company, is making money fast. He is thinking of investing in the Mighty Mite Company in the near future. Gene Welker has just built the fastest car which he calls the Zoom-m-m-m Jet. Look out! There he goes. 1956 Prom Homecoming 1956 Practicing for Graduation We made it! Commencement 1957 Juniors President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Student Council Carol Bohm Jerry Curless Faye Byers Doug Baily Luann Burgard Larry Stambaugh Phyllis Harris Dennis Elliot Marilyn Harris Gene Derry Ruth Chenoweth Russell Bair Janet Baughman Bob Curth Loretta Hinrichs Gene McCarty Peggy Palmer Larry Walton Gary Tyler Eloise Williams Carl Jockisch Iola Graham Don Thompson Sharon Haines Don Howard Ronnie Reneau Rachel Howell Jim Tompkins Jerry Sears Bill Shaw Bob Bohannon Mary Robertson Marcia Cook Bob Wright Gerald Lannery Lyle Richey President Vice-President Jim Herriford PatTingley Sophomores Secretary Treasurer Gerald Palm Bea Schisler Student Council Student Council it Cathy Marshall John Weese Shelba Lafary James Shank Margaret Young Leroy Saurbaugh Judy Brinton Phil Harris Linda Danner Henry Horwedel Janice Wilson Phil Richmond Patsy Farr Tom Groff Bona Billingsley Ed Curth Dixie Frye Cay Carithers Don Icenogle Lee McDaniel Linda White Arrel Keating Norma Gale Janet Nehmelman Bonnie Melvin John Bulmer Joyce Williams Ronnie Horwedel Carol Rutledge Steve Heller Alcinda Richmond Roger Kinne Lucille Richardson • Leslie Belville Karen Whitaker Max Kessler Russell Pilger Marjorie McCamant Billie Schavone Sue Reneau ' Julia Ellison 4 Jr V Dennis Abernathy Dixie Rittenhouse TedNehmelman George Craft Ellis Ayers Jan Hayes Bob Stwater Karen Kopp Larry Lafary Margo Rimington Bob Derry Marjorie Chockley Don Derry Linda Jolly Hugh Thomas Karen Taylor Harold Royer Marscha Chenoweth Donnie Bair Jim McDaniel Don Erb Larry Waters Joan Walton Lois Noble Kermit Easley Lynne Dunn Gary Fawcett Sherrill Anderson Underclass Histories CLASS OF ’58 We started the Junior year in the fall of 56 by electing the following officers: Carol Bohm, President; Jerry Curless, Vice-President; Faye Byers, Secretary; and Doug Baily, Treasurer. Student Council Representatives are Luann Burgard and Larry Stambaugh. Class Sponsors are Miss Cox, Mrs. Schafer, and Mr. Hunter. The Homecoming float, “Moments to Remember, won first place, attendants were Faye Byers and Jerry Curless. The Junior Class Play, The Hobgoblin House, was presented April 4th and 5th. Miss Brown was our director. The Prom was held on May 3; it depicted the theme, Festival of Lanterns. The banquet was held at the Vermont Grade School. Music was furnished by The Blue Flames. The Junior Class money making activities consisted of: concessions at Ipava Homecoming, Basketball concessions. Class Play, and Card Sale. Our class was well represented in Band, Chorus, and Sports. Luann Burgard was our cheerleader. CLASS OF '59 The Sophomore Class of 1956-57 elected the following officers: Jim Herrlford, President; Pat Ting-ley, Vice-President; Gerald Palm, Secretary; and Bea Schisler, Treasurer. Student Council Representatives were Cathy Marshall and John Weese. Class Sponsors are Mr. Connour and Mrs. Farris. Jim Herriford and Janet Nehmelman were elected by the Sophomore Class for the Homecoming Attendants. The theme of our float was, With a Little Bit of Luck. Our money making projects for this year were a Car Wash, Sock Hop, and selling Christmas Cards. Marvin Chockley, Don Icenogle, and Leroy McDaniels joined our class during the year. Our class was well represented in Band, Chorus, and Sports. The cheerleaders elected were Janet Nehmelman and Cathy Marshall. CLASS OF '60 The Freshman Class in 1956-57 elected the following as officers: Dale Malott, President; Janet Mc-Fadden, Secretary and Treasurer; and Jim Bohannon, Vice-President; Student Council Representatives are Jack Bally and Johanna Howell. Our Class Sponsors are Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Clendenny. Mike Hulvey and Alcinda Richmond were elected by the class for Homecoming Attendants. The theme of our float was This Ole House. Sponsoring a Sock Hop and selling papers and pencils have been our money making projects for this year. Our class started out with 52 members in the fall of '56. Later in the year Ellis Ayers and Jim McDaniel joined our class. Our class was well represented in Band, Sports, and Chorus. The cheerleaders elected were: Alcinda Richmond and Karen Kopp. ACTIVITIES Newspaper Staff BACK ROW: Doug Bally, Marlon Cornelius, Mannie Thome, Stan Wilson, Jerry Curless, Jerry Sears. ROW 3: Donna Ashwood, Martha Barker, Ernestine Bulmer, Beverly Burton, Shirley Brown, Janette Easley. ROW 2: Nellie Bair, Janet Bohm, Wilma Dlldine, Sharon Keefauver, Betty Royer, Sally Snowman. FRONT ROW: Shirley Malott, Laura Merrill, Judy Craft, Donna Harris, Mrs. Plercey. The members of the Senior English class with the help of three boys from the Junior English class put out the V. l.T. -AL News once a month. The Editor is Beverly Burton; Co-Editor, Douglas Bailey; Sports Editors, Judy Craft and Jerry Curless; Feature Editor, Mannie Thorne; Make-up, Marion Cornelius; Society, Gene Derry; Activities, Sharon Keefauver; Art Editor, Jerry Sears; and Circulation, Stan Wilson. A special edition was put out at Christmas time using Christmas drawings throughout the paper. Another special edition was put out at Graduation time honoring the Seniors. Student Council ROW 1: Cathy Marshall, Secretary; Mike Hulvey; Judy Brinton, Treasurer; Mr. Duane Montgomery, Principal. ROW 2: Johanna Howell, Ruth Chenoweth, Luann Burgard, Judy Craft. ROW 3: Larry Stambaugh, Vice-President; Marling Beck, President; John Weese, Larry Jacobus. F.F.A. BACK ROW: Larry Jacobus, Bob Bohannon, Donald Icenogle, Norman Guilllams, Tom Groff, Russell Bair, Jim Samuell. Gene Welker. ROW 4: Ellis Ayers, Stan Wilson, Larry Waters, Leroy Saurbaugh, Dennis Abernathy, Gary Tyler, Donald Howard, John Weese. ROW 3: Jim Tompkins, Stanley Haney, Don Thompson, Mike Hulvey, Jim Bohannon, Donald Derry, Gerald Palm, Bill Shaw. ROW 2: Leslie Belville, Bill Pllger, Charles Dailey, Billy Shavone, Phil Richmond, Steve Heller, Gene McCarty, Russell Pilger. FRONT ROW: Kermit Easley, Joe Palmer, George Craft, Harold Royer, Ted Nehmelman, Bob Derry, Larry Lafary, Mr. Hunter. HISTORY OF F.F.A. The 56-57 officers were: President, Stan Wilson; Vice-President, Don Howard; Secretary, Dorvan McCormick; Treasurer, Bill Shaw; Reporter, Gary Tyler; and Sentinel, John Weese. A soil judging contest was held at Morton, Illinois. John Weese, Don Icenogle, Phil Richmond, Charles Dailey, and Leroy Saurbaugh represented our chapter. The sectional F.F.A. Leadership Training was held September 7 thru the 9th at Epworth Springs, northwest of Lewistown, Illinois. On November 17,1956 the Sectional Grain Show and Seed Judging Contest was held in Havana, Illinois. Stan Wilson, Bill Shaw, and Dorvan McCormick represented our chapter. A pest contest was held during Christmas Vacation with Gene Welker and Don Howard as captains. Don's team won. Librarians FIRST ROW: Donna Harris, Marge McCamant, Marilyn Harris, Miss Beverly Brown, Supervisor. SECOND ROW: Iola Graham, Loretta Hinrichs, Margo Remington. THIRD ROW: Dixie Ritenhouse, Janet McFadden, Lucille Richardson, Julia Ellison, Eloise Williams. Le Club Francois FRONT ROW: Linda Danner, Secretary; Pat Tlngley, Vice-President; Carol Bohm, President; Donna Ashwood, Public Relations Chairman; Judy Brinton, Treasurer; Mrs. Piercey. ROW 2; Linda White, Peg Kessler, Janet Nehmelman, Jane Welker, Marcia Cook, Loretta Hinrichs, Bea Schisler, Cathy Marshall. ROW 3; Norma Gale, Ketra Brown, Ed Curths, Doug Bailey, Mannie Thorne, Gary Tyler, Dixie Frye, Margaret Young. The year 1957 saw a new organization in our school. The French Club was formed under the sponsorship of Mrs. Piercey. All French students belong to this club. We did not participate in many activities as our club was not organized in time. However, we did sponsor a Mardi Gras Dance on March 2 which proved to be a huge success. F.H.A. FRONT ROW: Sharon Keefauver, Degree Chairman; Janice Wilson, Parliamentarian; Janet Bohm, Treasurer; Rachel Howell, Vice-President; Martha Barker, President; Phyllis Harris, Secretary; Peggy Kessler, Projects Chairman; Janet Baughman, Public Relations; Cathy Marshall, Historian. ROW 2: Linda Danner, Bonnie Melvin, Marjorie Mc-Camant, Marge Chockley, Alcinda Richmond, Freshman Representative; Ruth Chenoweth, Student Council Representative; Luann Burgard, Recreation Chairman; Johanna Howell, Freshman Representative; Norma Gale, Bea Schisler, Jane Welker, Mrs. Farris, Advisor. ROW 3: Micky Harris, Dixie Frye, Ketra Brown, Iola Graham, Margo Riming-ton, Joyce Williams, Judy Craft, Judy Brinton, Loretta Hinrichs, Linda White, Joan Walton. ROW 4: Marcia Cook, Sherrill Anderson, Sue Reneau, Elaine Noble, Dixie Rittenhouse, Lynne Dunn, Julia Ellison, Eloise Willians, Margaret Young, Marsha Chenoweth, Peggy Palmer, Janet Nehmelman. ROW 5: Karen Kopp, Pat Farr, Janet Mc-Fadden, Mary Jane Robertson, Pat Tingley, Carol Bohm, Bev Burton, Carol Rutledge, Mary Bair, Faye Byers, Charlotte Howell, Jan Hayes. ROW 6: Shelba Lafary, Bona Billingsley, Janette Easley, Betty Royer, Sally Snowman, Nellie Bair, Laura Merrill, Shirley Malott, Donna Ashwood, Emily Bulmer, Sharon Haines, Lucille Richardson. The V.I.T. chapter of Future Homemakers of America began this year's activities with a chili supper the evening before the Homecoming, October 10, followed by a cookie sale in November. In December a swimming party and Christmas party were held. The chapter Mother's were Neva Peak, Ruth Burton and Janette Geyer. In January the freshmen and new members were initiated on Family Night. Plans got under way for the Valentines Dance which was held February 16. The Valentine's Dance was a big success. The Sweetheart Queen for the dance was Martha Barker, whose six reigning attendants were Sharon Keefauver, Shirley Malott, Luann Burgard, Eloise Williams, Janice Wilson, and Lynne Dunn. A slumber party was held in the Gymnasium of the High School in March; all had a good time. F.H.A. week was held the first week in April, with a tea and style show for the mothers. For every P.T.A. meeting the girls sponsored a play school for the little children during the meeting. The chapter closed a successful year's activities with a picnic in May. Honor Students JUDY CRAFT Co-Salutatorian Speech Contest STAN WILSON Co-Salutatorian Good Citizenship Award Winner BEV BURTON Valedictorian DAR Award Winner Chorus Ensembles MUSIC SOLOISTS BACK ROW: Phil Harris, Marion Cornelius, Phyllis Harris, Beverly Burton, Gary Tyler. FRONT ROW: Marge Chockley, Margo Rimington, Bea Schisler, Donna Harris. Girls' Chorus BACK ROW: Janet Lafary, Pat Tlngley, Phyllis Harris, Pat Farr, Janet McFadden, Beverly Burton, Martha Barker, Luann Burgard, Lucille Richardson, Julia Ellison. ROW 3: Ketra Brown, Johanna Howell, Sue Reneau, Lois Noble, Donna Ashwood, Bona Billingsley, Margaret Young, Wilma Dlldlne, Judy Brinton. ROW 2: Bea Schisler, Rachel Howell, Charlotte Howell, Sharon Keefauver, Jane Welker, Joyce Williams, Linda Danner, Marscha Chenoweth. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Heffner, Marge Chockley, Donna Harris, Peg Kessler, Cathy Marshall, Alclnda Richmond, Jan Hayes, Bonnie Melvin. Mixed Chorus BACK ROW: Russell Pilger, Gary Tyler, Jerry Curless, Marion Cornelius, Larry Stambaugh, Jack Bally, Doug Bally, Gary Fawcett. FRONT ROW: Bea Schisler, Johanna Howell, Sharon Keefauver, Marscha Chenoweth, Donna Ashwood, Pat Tlngley, Charlotte Howell, Alclnda Richmond, Cathy Marshall, Marge Chockley. NOT PICTURED: Phyllis Harris and Beverly Burton. V.l.T. Band Band Ensembles WE MARCH MEMORIAL DAY TROMBONE TRIO-LEFT TO RIGHT: Phil Harris, Doug Baily, John Weese. SAXOPHONE QUARTETTE-LEFT TO RIGHT: Bea Schisler, Pat Tingley, Martha Barker, Lois Noble. PERCUSSION QUARTETTE-LEFT TO RIGHT: Dennis Abernathy, Jan Hayes, Judy Brinton, Bona Billingsley Majorettes LEFT TO RIGHT: Peg Kessler, Pat Tingley, Majorettes; Phyllis Harris, Drum Major; Martha Barker, Judy Brlnton, Majorettes. Band Ensembles CORNET QUARTET - LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Cur-less, Gerald Palm, Gene McCarty, George Craft. CLARINET QUARTET - LEFT TO RIGHT: Janice Wilson, Jane Welker, Shelba Lafary, Lynn Dunn. CLARINET TRIO - LEFT TO RIGHT: Janette Easley, Phyllis Harris, Marge Chockley. FLUTE TRIO - LEFT TO RIGHT: Charlotte Howell, Pat Farr, Cathy Marshall. Mary Robertson Phyllis Harris Janet Baughman Doug Baily Marcia Cook Don Howard Carol Bohm Homecoming Royalty HOMECOMING COURT LEFT TO RIGHT: Mike Hulvey, Jim Herriford, Jerry Curless, Mannie Thorne (King), Lynn Carrison (Guest Speaker, Judy Craft (Queen), Faye Byers, Janet Nehmelman, Karen Taylor. Crown Bearers, Joby Marshall, Barbara Beck. Homecoming Parade LEFT TO RIGHT: Junior Class - 1st, Senior Class - 2nd, F.F.A. - 3rd. ROW CiWL, VTT ftfew. Freshman Class. F.H.A. Sweetheart Dance 1956-57 Commencement May 28, 1957 Beverly Burton Jerry Smith Marlon Cornelius Judy Craft Janette Easley Dorvan McCormick Sharon Keefauver Larry Easley Bill Schisler Donna Ashwood Richard Atwater Emily Bulmer Nellie Bair Larry Jacobus Marling Beck Janet Lafary (Phil Van Fossen in background) Nelda Hunter Bill Pllger Ernestine Bulmer Larry Smith ONE foot on i SENIOR S WOfT NE FOOT ON SENIOR'S NOR Dick Herriford Sally Snowman Martha Barker Laura Paul Donna Harris Shirley Brown Shirley Malott Gene Welker Mannie Thorne Betty Royer We Made It!” Senior Class Play BACK ROW: Mannie Thorne, Marling Beck. ROW 3: Stan Wilson. Jerry Smith, Marion Cornelius, Gene Welker. ROW 2: Janet Lafary, Beverly Burton, Shirley Malott, Mrs. Piercey. FRONT ROW: Judy Craft, Wilma Dildine, Sharon Keefauver. G.A.A BACK ROW: Ruth Chenoweth, Julia Ellison, Lynn Dunn,Karen Kopp, Lucille Richardson, Beverly Burton, Luann Bur-gard, Sue Reneau. ROW 3: Emily Bulmer, Alcinda Richmond, Johanna Howell, Cathy Marshall, Rachel Howell, Charlotte Howell, Dixie Frye. ROW 2: Jan Hayes, Marge Chockley, Mickey Harris, Marscha Chenoweth, Peg Kessler, Janet Nehmelman. FRONT ROW: Judy Craft, Janette Easley, Pat Farr, Phyllis Harris, Judy Brinton, Janet Baughman, Mrs. Clendenny. The G.A.A. had a very full and eventful year during 1956-57. The association had approximately twenty-five members most of whom attended regularly. The officers for this year were: President - Phyllis Harris, Vice-President - Patsy Farr, Secretary -Judy Craft, Treasurer - Janette Easley, and Degree Chairman - Janet Baughman. A schedule of activities is as follows: December 11 Christmas Party and Swimming January 15 Ice Skating Party January 29 Basketball February 5 Badminton February 8 Badminton March 12 Aerial Darts March 18 Swimming March 29 G.A.A. - Faculty Ball Game - Bake Sale April 9 Stunts and Tumbling April 23 Swimming May 7 Swimming May 15 G.A.A. Picnic and Swimming Party This year the G.A.A. will send two girls, Patsy Farr and Alcinda Richmond to camp, paying half of the fee. Miss Beverly Burton was the Senior girl chosen to receive the G.A.A. Gold Cup. This award is presented to the most outstanding Senior girl in G.A.A. Football Squad BACK ROW: Mr. Connour, Stan Wilson, Jerry Smith, Marion Cornelius, Larry Jacobus, Bob Weese, Jerry Curless, Carl Jocklsch, Mr. Schouten. ROW 2: Larry Waters, Jim Herrlford, Bob Bohannon, Gene Derry, Dale Malott, Don Howard, Bill Shaw, Doug Bally. ROW 3: Gerald Palm, Max Kessler, Jim Bohannon, Jim Tompkins, Bob Wright, Kermlt Easley, Jack Bally. VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD B TEAM FOOTBALL RECORD V.I.T. OPPONENTS V.I.T OPPONENTS LaHarpe 19 0 LaHarpe 12 0 Industry 0 19 Industry 36 0 Avon 19 C Lewistown 0 0 Lewlstown 7 40 Bushnell 12 7 Bushnell 0 33 Avon 27 12 Astoria 7 13 Valley 6 6 Season Record Won 4 - Lost 0 - Tied 1 Cuba 20 28 Season Record Won 2 - Lost 5 - Tied 1 VARSITY BASKETBALL B TEAM BASKETBALL VIT OPPONENTS VIT OPPONENTS W estem 60 48 Western 37 32 Industry 74 58 Industry 40 31 Avon 70 36 Avon 34 49 Bushnell 48 46 Bushnell 51 32 Abingdon 61 63 Abingdon 38 49 Cuba 60 56 Cuba 51 44 Lewistown 64 56 Lewistown 30 47 Astoria 54 68 Astoria 37 35 Valley 53 70 Valley 56 46 Industry 70 54 Industry 57 42 Bardolph 49 53 Bardolph 55 51 Bushnell 52 61 Bushnell 45 44 Lewistown 63 59 Lewistown 52 48 Cuba 52 59 Cuba 43 34 Astoria 83 52 Astoria 48 34 Valley 87 71 Valley 70 55 Avon 99 87 Avon 54 28 Dallas City 61 92 Dallas City 47 68 ASTORIA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT FULTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT Ashland 46 49 Avon 30 28 Lewistown 39 49 FULTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT Valley 54 46 Avon 65 44 Farmington 55 78 Season Record - Won 16 - Lost 5 Astoria 63 53 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Monmouth 56 53 Colchester 46 62 Season Record Won 14 - Lost 10 FRESHMEN BASKETBALL VIT OPPONENTS Industry 64 37 W estem 69 50 Industry 68 52 Western 47 49 MAQUON FRESHMEN TOURNAMENT Elmwood 54 43 Cuba 46 47 Avon 72 30 Season Record - Won 5 - Lost 2 Varsity BACK ROW: Bob Bohannon, Harold Palm, Gene Derry, Jerry Smith, Jerry Curless, Marion Cornelius. FRONT ROW: Mr. Connour, Jim Tompkins, Larry Stambaugh, Tom Groff, Dale Malott, Jim Bohannon. Jr. Varsity Basketball BACK ROW: Gerald Palm, JackBaily, Ronnie Horwedol, Tom Groff, Dale Malott, Jim Herriford, Larry Waters. FRONT ROW: Donald Derry, Mike Hulvey, Leroy Saurbaugh, Jim Bohannon, Steve Heller, George Craft. Shirley Brown Judy Craft Cathy Marshall Karen Kopp Trackmen Baseball Team BACK ROW: Mr. Connour, Jerry Smith, Jerry Curless, Marion Cornelius, Stan Wilson, Gene Derry, Bob Bohannon, Dale Malott, Bob Curth. FRONT ROW: Jim Tompkins, Jim Bohannon, JackBaily, Doug Baily, Don Howard, Ellis Ayers, Bill Shaw. BASEBALL RECORD VIT OPPONENTS Industry 7 3 Astoria 6 1 Valley 1 0 Valley 10 0 Cuba 4 10 Industry 16 12 Industry 13 6 Colchester 1 10 Season Record Won-6 Lost-2 .-.•SV Vermont Grade School Grade 1 Grade 2 BACK RUW: Kent Nelson, James Abernathy, Lloyd Burnett, Alvin De-Jaynes, Bruce Kost, Mary Jeanette Mercer, Linda Cuson, Frances Steele, Donetta Seward, Mardeen Nellson. ROW 3: Gael Baker, Mike Lasswell, Jerry Conner, Hurley Crossman, Ruth Ann Ellison, Deborah Wickert, Peggy Dutton, Deborah Busley, La Rita Heaton. ROW 2: Patricia Hendricks, Deborah Lybarger, Joyce Icenogle, Ronald Martin, Dale Lee. Mark Horwedel, Bobbe Her ink, Terry Bucy. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Kennedy, Joan Fishel, Madge Crile, Karen Teel, Ronald Parsano, Carolyn Bair, Donald Parsano, Keith Richey, Diana Smithe. BACK ROW: Bessie Smith, Sharon Elliott, Carolyn Demott, Penny Bucy, Dixie Smithe. ROW 3: Frankie Heaton, Ronnie Heller, Donnie Heller, LuAnn Bowman, Wayne Demott. ROW 2: Robert Pilger, Lynne Kittleson, Gregory Derry, Brenda Heaton, Linda Snowden, Marvin Steele. FRONT ROW: Janet Heflin, Bill Gamble, Jerry Jones, Julia Abernathy, Judy Abernathy, Melissa Current, Bonnie Galliher. Grade 3 Grade 4 BACK ROW: J.C. Baumgardner, Charles Wm. Palmer, Terry Ting-ley, David Parsano, Phillip Kinne, Charles Wise, Dennis Gorey, Eddie Nelson. ROW 3: Lettie Baker, Ann Cassidy, Barbara Walton, Vicki Harris, Nancy Elliott, Mary Galliher, Kathy Kessler, Joyce Kingery. ROW 2: Mrs. Salisbury, Jim Richey, Donnie Vance, Randy Snowden, Jim Dutton, Keith Thomas, Donnie Netzer, Robert Noe. FRONT ROW: Carrie Teel, Linda Hunter, Marilyn Demott, Kara-linda Worsdell, Joan Steele, Kathleen Harris. BACK ROW: Roger McCarty, Roy Cripe, Sara Gillenwater, Kathy Ellison, Cecilia Wright, George Czopiwisky, James Dildine, Darwin Aten. ROW 3: Martha Easley, Dennis Bassett, Fred Current, John Kost, Betty Abernathy, Sibyl Butcher, Marjorie Bowman. ROW 2: Karen Dunn, Barbara Douglas, Brenda Parr, Marla Crabtree, Linda Richey, Joyce Conner. FROKT ROW: Miss Ralston, Donna Martin, Marilyn Bevard, Pamela Bucy, Sue Shaw, Herbert Crossman, Grover Kimble. Vermont Grade School Grade 5 Grade 6 FRONT ROW: Mrs. Manda Anderson, Janet Lafary, Marcia Derry, Jacquelyn Craft, Richard Olson, David Reedy, Susan Hunter, Bonnie Steele: ROW 2: Dave Elliott, Dannie Palmer, Richard Greenplate, Dennis Bucy, Roger Wilson, Billy Saville, Dale Graham, Jerry Thomson. ROW 3: Steve Wickert, George McDonald, Geneva Haney, Linda Keller, Patricia Baker, Gregory Rhodes, Max Bowman. ROW 4: Bill Carithers, Anna Lee Palmer, Wanda Baumgardner, Anna Mae Teel, Carolyn Cook, Mollee Marshall, Janet Kay Heller, Gloria Snowden, Jane Lafary. BACK ROW: Jon Gilson, David Rimington, Gerald Demott, John Barker, Stephen Churchill, Norman Heflin, Richard Krider, Michael Ingles, Gay-Ion Malott. BACK ROW : Janet Cuson, Kendall Haines, Norman Thomas, Lola Walton, Larry Jones, Janice Batterton, Louise Stockman. ROW 3: Lita An derson, Amylu Beans, Susan Netzer. Gary Counselman, Kent Thomas, Mary Bevard, Mary R. Royer. ROW 2: Becky Gillenwater, Cheryl Rau-dabauzh. Cheryl Cox, Billv Bath. Thomas Haves. Mimi Marshall. FRONT ROW: Miss Leska Mercer, Renne Crabtree, Mary A. Richey, Harry Truman, Roger Olson, George Kinne. Larry Young. Grade 7 BACK ROW: Sally Current, Elaine Barker, Donald Dailey, Sandra Byers, Robert Howard, Judy Baughman, Phillip Pool, Rose Teel, Mary Dildine. ROW 3: John Brinton, Kenneth Reedy, Ralph Maloti. Mike Parsano, Roger Demott, Arlo Olson, Kenton Hawkins. James Chockley, James Hinricks. ROW 2: Bonnie Richardson, Elene Crossman, Sheila Gory, Eddie Haney, Ester Sherman, Judy Pilger, Ronnie Greenplate, Kenneth Hunter. FRONT ROW: Mr. Robert Logan, Sheron Lalafy, Beth Kessler,. Barbara Steele, Donna Gale, Edwin Seasley, David Graham, Loren Hickenbottom. Grade 8 BACK ROW: James Weese, Robert Bowman, Phillip Icenogle, Jeff Hatch John Garrettson, Barry Frye, Edward Counselman, Richard Thompson. ROW 3: Kenneth Darling, Max Merrill, Ketra Rhodes, Bonnie McCarty. Joanne Cook, Donna Parsano, Valorie Nielsen, Wendell Anderson. ROW 2: Billy Palmer, Billy McCamant, Howard Gamble. Ernest Bucy, Charles Gilson, Marvin Kimbal, Clarence Keller. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Elaine Montgomery, Nelda Richey, Kay Burzett, Danny Elliott, Mike Spencer, Billy Shank, Beverly Netzer, Joan Baughman. Vermont Grade Athletics HEAVYWEIGHT BASKETBALL TEAM VERMONT SOFTBALL TEAM CUSTODIAN POP” WRIGHT CHEERLEADERS Vermont Music Department VERMONT GRADE SCHOOL BAND CORNET QUARTET SAXOPHONE TRIO FOURTH GRADE TONETTE BAND VERMONT LUNCH ROOM PERSONNEL VERMONT GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY MARGARET ELLIS DALE KENNEDY ROBERT LOGAN ELAINE MONTGOMERY MAUDE SALISBURY MILDRED RALSTON MERRI KENNEDY MANDA ANDERSON LESKA MERCER Ipava Grade School Grade 1 Grade 2 BACK ROW: Jackie Stutsman, Roger Sowers, Ronald Robertson, Thom- BACK ROW: Kenneth Danner, Roger Howard, Sammy McMullen, Paul as Gamm, John Derry, Jerry Parry, Michael Sheets, Floyd Melvin. Slayton, Danny Parry, Charles Wickwire, Marshal Easley. ROW 2: Da-ROW 2: Larry Laysalle, Jerry Smith, Jerry Lacy, Clinton Flynn, Ga- vid Williams, Earl Shinberger, Gregory Gray, Ronny Easley, Shirley ry Lacy, Eddie Bubb, Richard Hopping. FRONT ROW: Leska Atwater, Van Fossen, Bonnie Collier. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Mulligan, Beverly Barbara Brumett, Katherine Howard, Tana Danner, Diana Wickert, Deb- Nehmelman, Peggy Coleman, Brenda Fleming, Denice Lanter, Judy orah Danner, Cynthia Connour. Lannery. BACK ROW: Jackie Smith, Donald Hezlep, Jerry Tovrea, Robert Fleming, Steve Mulligan, Connie Chenoweth, Becky Burgard, Shirley Easley, Brianna Mayall. ROW 2: Terry Danner, Elaine Derry. Barbara Kessler, Patty Wagahoff, Keith Engel, Frankie France, Ronny Sears. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Mary K. DeWitt, Keith A. Foster, Mike Coleman Patricia Shinberger, Marilyn Melvin, Judy Keefauver, Sylvia France, Gloria Burgett. BACK ROW: Kathy Mulligan, Jenna Horwedel, Judy Williams, Barbara Hunter, Lena Jo Bohannon, Carol Derry, Kathryn Jolly, Nancy Bubb, Ketra Mytich. ROW 3: Neal Gamm, Dennis Gray, Nathan Engel, Jerry Atwater, Larry France, Steven Burgard, Eddie Bohm, Lanny Burgard. ROW 2: Susan France, Linda Parry, Lu Anne Robertson, Marjory Lanter, Larry Hopping, Donald Taylor, Philip Morse, Morris Fierce. FRONT ROW: 11am Donovan, Sheila Fleming, Janet Slayton, Suzan Nehmelman, Carol Baumgartner, Leta Kay Hammond, Connie Smith. Ipava Grade School Grade 5 Grade 6 BACK ROW: Jimmy Dillow, Richard Bottenberg, Billy Hezlep, Gary France, Don Farr, Tommy Thomson, Richard Jolly, Joe Hughes. ROW 3: Marilyn Speer, Donna Howard, Connie Clemens, Sue Conner, Karen {acobus, Diane Atwater, Jody Tompkins, Gloria Morse. ROW 2; Ray ’iercey, John Dildine, Jerry Henderson, John Brumett, Charles Ladd, Terry Atwater, Clyde Clemens. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Barkley, Duane Danner, Gary Hopping, Alice Abernathy, Vera Ragan, Linda Shinber-ger, Rosemary Flynn. BACK ROW: Norman Jones. Max Shutter, Marvin Vaughn. Bruce Foster, Curtis Schisler, Susie Tompkins, Theresa Howell, Nancy Bottenberg. ROW 3: Joylene Harris, Donna Hopping, Joyce Hunter, Harriet Brown, Verla Steele, Ann Marshall, Kathy Long. ROW 2: Michael Danner, Rick Williams, George Collier, Dannie Noe, Clark Matheny, Dean Maloti, Bill Ulmer. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Tingley. Shirley Melvin. Judy Groff, Mary Jo Porter, Don Hopping, Jerry Stutsman. Virgil Foster. Grade 7 Grade 8 BACK ROW: James Stutsman, Gary Groff, Norman Hawkins, Jim Estes, Michael Chenoweth, Dick Schisler, George Bottenburg, Dennis Waga-hoff, Andy Bulmer, Wayne Myers. ROW 2: Rita Fawcett, Joyce Reneau Sherry Reneau, Linda Vaughn, Linda Blandsfield, Linda McFadden, Mary Gorsage, Linda Laiicker, Patricia Cato. FRONT ROW: Mr. Howe, Mrs. Mitchell, Nancy Melvin, Marcella Brown. Joyce Scott, Damaris Richmond, Beth Green, Vicky Vaughn. BACK ROW: Leon Henderson, Jerry Carrison, Gordon Cornelius, Fred Bulmer, Jim Richardson, Dave Cox, Rodney Keefauver, Marshall Farr. ROW 3: Mary Jane Erb, Pamela Harris, Linda Harris, Janice Thompson, Rose Etta Easley, Beverley Steele, Carol Weaver, Sharon Abernathy. ROW 2: Phyllis Hopping, Kay Brown, Charles Brock, Eugene Walker, Sherold Brown, Orien Shinberger, Judy Fewkes. Barbara Ragan. FRONT ROW: Mr. Howe, Mr. Azbell, Ethel Melvin, Nancy Atwater, Carol Jean Speer, Barbara Lannery, Phillis Morse. I.T. Grades I.T. Grades Class Teachers BACK ROW: Mrs. Atwater, Mrs. Mulligan. FRONT ROW: Mrs. DeWltt, Mrs. Donovan. BACK ROW: Mr. Azbell, Mr. Howe. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Barkley, Mrs. Tingley. Cooks LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Pickering, Mrs. Azbell. Table Grove Grades Grade 1 1 ,.erK.fR?h, rnl hv Thompson, Steven Montgomery, Jane Hughes, S II S” hiy’ Janda i Stracker- ROW 2: Jacqueline Speer, Wendy Ruthe, tyrnsk V«n Pelt. Arlene Steele. FRONT ROW: Michelle Raudabaugh, Mike Ulmer. Stephen Weaver. Billy Hayes. Sue Hopping. Grade 2 BACK ROW: Mrs. Quigley, Brenda Sebree, Ricky Wienberg. Gary Carpenter. Floyd Calhoun, Joyce Ragan. ROW 2: Tommy Waters, Nancy Hughes, Connie Harris. Mina Dildine, Ronnie Raudabaugh. FRONT ROW: Viola Reedy, Sandra Carpenter, Larry Wherley, Stephen Ritter. Curtiss Richmond. Grade 3 BACK ROW: Mrs. Gertrude Jackson, Dennis Wherley. John Marshall. Terry Pool, Bobby Van Pelt. Dennis Farr. ROW 2: Beverly Wherley. Beverly Demon, Delores Fewkcs. Beverly Sebree. Sheila Ritter. Nancy Abernathy. FRONT ROW: Gail Hickenbottom, Michael Beck. Leroy Hopping. Ora Louise McDaniel, Zelpha Brown, Dianne Walker. Grade 4 BACK ROW: Mrs. Anstine. Kay Walters. Nancy Smith, Connie Steele, Rita Chenoweth, Vivian Rutledge. Alcinda Brown. ROW 2: Wendell Haines. Gary Green, Richard Dean, Donnie Du Bose. Walter Raudabaugh, Edward Wherley. FRONT ROW: Tommy Speer. George Goodell. Ronnie Fewkes. Violet Saville, Gassy Brinton. Becky Baily. Sharon Keefauver, Literary Editor Laura Merrill, Staff Poet Bev Burton, Editor-In-Chief Sally Snowman, Bus. Manager Jerry Smith, Bus. Manager Bob Weese Ass't Editor Marion Cornelius Staff Photographer HHliHi i Bushnell Ernestine Bulmer, Shirley Brown, Bill Schisler, Donna Ashwood, Gene Welker. Macomb” Betty Royer, Nellie Bair, Dick Atwater, Larry Smith, Harold Palm. Stan Wilson, Sports Wilma Dlldine, Advertising Manager Emily Bulmer, Judy Craft, Janette Easley, Janet Lafary, Bev Burton. Canton Leo Parsano, Bill Pllger, Phil Van Fossen, Dorvan McCormick Bushnell Nelda Hunter, Mannie Thorne, Martha Barker, Jerry Smith, Stan Wilson. Ipava Dick Herriford, Bob Weese, Shirley Malott, Laura Merrill, Marlon Corne lius. Astoria Marling Beck, Larry Jacobus, Sharon Keefauver, Donna Harris, Larry Easley. Cooks and Janitors Landa Griffith Lee Jackson Bus Drivers Our sincere thanks to the bus drivers for the wonderful job they did throughout the school year. 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