Valier High School - Bluebird Yearbook (Valier, IL)

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v OCTOBER 19- 22- 1951-52 Calendar Game with Carterville Ctherej. We lost 47 - 0. Clean up Campaign to buy a new rhinestone crown for the queen. We made 32310. 23 - Farewell surprise party for Ruth at Wynona's. 24 - Everyone is getting ready for homecoming. We had a pep rally tonight. 25 - We decorated the floats, had homecoming parade, game with Benton B Squad Qhereb. We lost 44 - 14. This evening we had the dance, final voting of football queen and the coronation, at 10:00 p.m., of the queen, Wynona Prosser. 26 - Homecoming carnival. What a mad house! 30 - G.A.A. had a Halloween Party. Each girl invited one guest. NOVEMBER 2 -- Game with Sesser Qtherej. We lost 52 - 0. 20 - The annual football banquet was held this evening in the gym. The football boys and cheerleaders were awarded their letters. Guests of the evening were the queen, faculty and parents of the students who attended. 21 - The first basketball game was played tonight with U-High ftherel. We lost. 23 -- Thanksgiving Holiday. 26 - Game with Sesser ftherej. We lost 46 - 33. 27 - Game with Crab Orchard Ctherel. We lost 61 - 39. 28 - Six weeks exams. 30 - Game with Bluford ftherej. We lost. There was a big sleet storm tonight. DECEMBER 4 - Game with Waltonville fherej. We won 55 - 43. 5 - Wynona Prosser, Billie Boggio, Shirley Philipak, Clyde Pierce, James Wright and Mrs. Martin went to West Frankfort to speak on the radio. 6 - Game with Royalton fherej. We Won 50-44. 11 -- Game with Attucks Cherej. We lost 85 - 57. 15 -- Game with Tamaroa Qherel. We lost 52 - 37. 17 - Christmas party in the gym. 18-21 -- Waltonville Invitational Tournament. We played Crab Orchard and lost 68 - 29. 21 - We had classes until noon. JANUARY 2 - Christmas vacation ended. 3-5 -- Valier Invitational Tournament. Valier won the good sports- manship trophy. 8 - Game with Crab Orchard ftherel. We lost 66 - 32. QContinuedJ

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AUGUST 27- 28.- 29- ,1951-521 Calendaf A A ' Registration day. ' A Half a day of school. 20 minute classes. Mr. Boyd announced no school Thursday and Friday because of nocoach. . . V SEPTEMBER - A - 3- 4- 5 61 7.- 10 2 . 13 17 19 21 26 27 28 29 4 5 ' 6 7 11 12 15 16 17 18- OCTOBER 25 Labor Day Holiday. , y A 1 The classes elected their class officers for the year: Election of cheerleaders was held during activity period today. They are as follows: Linda Hill, Arlene, Wingo, Barbara Dehn- bostel, Billie Boggio and Waneta Eubanks. , ,V The Sophomore class sponsored an all school' party to welcome the Freshman class. The Senior class sponsored a hay-ride for their 'sons and and daughters . L , The election of the paper staff was held today, with Agnes as editor. .. 4 . The Annual staff election was held today with Joann as editor. Game with Elkville fherej. We won 12 - 6. The Senior class collected 3124.00 worth of ,ads today. Game with Metropolis fhereJ. We lost 38 - 0. 'lhe Senior class collected 51580.00 worth of ads today-. Game with Herrin fhereb . We won 38 - 21. First edition of the Broadcaster issued. Waneta, JoAnn, Ruth and Mrs. Martin journeyed to Carbon- dale to a Press Conference. A bus load of students went to see a game between University of Illinois and U. L. C. A. The Junior Class sponsored a hay-ride and each Junior invited one guest. Game with Benton Chereb. We tied 19 - 19. G.A.A. sponsored a clean up campaign to buy a new royal blue velvet robe for the queen. We made 5B59.00. Junior and Senior Day at S. I. U. in Carbondale, Illinois.-, Queen nominations began today. A Six weeks exams today. Oh what a day! End of first six weeks. Report cards came out today. Game with U-High Qtherej. We lost 19 - 13. - Everyone came to school all dressed up today to look at the birdie. Mr. Spieth came to take personal pictures. The Sopho- more class had a weiner roast. The magician came to V. C. H. S. today. 'Ihe Senior Llass had a hay-ride tonight. That's when it started, Jim. Queen nominations were closed today. The high five were Wynona, Ruth, Phyllis, JoAnn and Sara. QContinuedJ

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JANUARY 11 - 15 17-18 - 19 21- 1951-52 Calendar Game with Christopher fherel. We lost 65 - 40. Game with U-High fherel. We won 67 - 57. Semester exams. Moanin and groanin days. Game with Sesser fherej. We lost 76 - 46. Sophomore skating party at DuQuoin, Mr. McMurray began teaching and coaching here today. Mr. Mitchell went to Sesser to teach agriculture. 25 -- Franklin County teachers meeting. 26 - P.T.A. Pie and Box Supper at V. C. H. S. 29 - Game with T'Ville Qherej. We lost 74 - 34. FEBRUARY 2 - Game with Tamaroa Ctherej. We lost 65 - 38. 5 - Game with Waltonville ftherel. We won 51 -40. 6 - No school this afternoon. Teachers went to Reading Clinic. 13 - Game with Royalton ftherej. We won 59 - 50. 14 - Valentine Party sponsored by the Student Council. 15 - Game with Bluford Cherel. We lost 75 - 62. 28 - Six weeks exams. Oh my aching head. 29 - End of fourth six weeks. Everybody has the flu. MARCH 2-7 -- No school this week because of the virus flu epidemic. 7 - Fellowship Quartet sang this evening and part of the proceeds went to the Annual fund. 11-12 - Class Tournaments were held. 15 - Sophomore class had a party to celebrate their winning of the tournament. Each member invited one guest. 17 - St. Patrick's Day. Not many Irishmen. 27 - Junior variety show. APRIL 9 - Six weeks exams. Senior play. 10 - End of the fifth six weeks. Report cards. 11 - Good Friday. Easter holiday begins. 15 - Easter holiday ends. 25 - G.A.A. Slumber Party. 30 - Junior Play. MAY 15 - Junior and Senior Banquet. 16 - Junior and Senior Prom. 18 -- Baccalaureate exercises. 20-21 -- Semester exams. 22 - School Trip. 28 - Move up day and Commencement exercises.