Valley High School - Vall Ee Hi Yearbook (Fairview, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1951 volume:

T HE 19 5 1 V A L L- EE H I VALLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Fairview, Illinois 'IntraductiaK Each class that is graduated from high school carries with it some special distinction and ours is no exception. We are the first class to have completed the entire three year course at Valley High School. We feel that we have had many advantages because of the union of all our small high schools into one large consolidated senior high school. All of the departments have been improved and enlarged and many additions have been made. We are proud of Valley Senior High School and in this book we would like to take you with us on a trip through our school. Will you join us? VALLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Home of the ikiii � 2 The lQII Vail ee Hi ecUcctifoK To that lull grntleman always wen in tin halls of V. II. 8., who towers uhovr us not only in height hut in rhararter and sincerity, we, the class of 1951, with great respect dedicate this edition of the Yall-ee-hi. In so doing we wish to express our gratitude to the man who hus done so much to make Valley High an excellent school, who has shown such friendly interest in each of us as individuals and whose influence will follow us wherever we go, Mr. Estel Wood, the principal of our school. The 1951 Vall-et-Hi 3 VALL-EE-HI STAFF Hurltara Forneris Editor Robert lla amaii Hutines Manager Vall-ee-hi Staff Editor Barbara Forneris Assistant Editor Mary Alice McMahon Business Manager Robert Hagaman Assistant Business Manager Virginia Peterson Photographer Firmon Melton Assistant Photographer Bobby Elliott Typists Lillian l.angenstein. Delores Logue. Shirley Way Sponsor Mrs. Warfield Feature Writers Voice of the Valley Louella Lundry Music Carol Vollmar Class Prophecy Mary A. McMahon chr.. Marilyn Cox. Emma Rench F. F. A. Gordon Markley, Donald Sheckler F. H. A. G. A. A. Class Poem Class Will Student Council Vall-ee-hi Staff Basketball JoAnne Baxter Shirley Way, Ruth Grieve Shirley Way chr., Carol Vollmar. Delores Logue, Larry Latimer Barbara Forneris chr.. Joan Rock, Louella Lundry. Leon Dierdorff Carol Vollmar Mary Alice McMahon Bill Gentle Money to produce this book was raised in several different ways. Some of these were selling schedule pencils, stationery. Christmas cards, securing patrons and having a fishpond at the G. A. A. carnival. Much of the success of this year's Vall-ee-hi goes to our sponsor. Mrs. War- field. who helped us very much. The staff wishes to express its sincere thanks to her and to anyone who helped to make this edition a success. Seated—Delores Logue. Lillian l.angenstein. Barbara Forneris. Shirley Way. Firmon Melton. Standing—Mrs. Warfield. Mary Alice McMahon. Robert Hagaman. Virginia Peterson. Bobbie Klliott. 4 The I9‘ l Vail ee-Hi The latest addition to our school was a new building, which has been very much enjoyed by all of us. It was purchased from Camp Ellis and was formerly used as a Jewish chapel. But at Valley its use is very different, for it became our new cafeteria and band room. Nourishing meals were served at low cost to the faculty and students. The majority of whom availed themselves of the opportunity to eat a hot meal at noon. The north end of the building was used by the band, who had previously held its classes in the American Legion building down town. Mr. Winkle and his band members were very much pleased with this new location for more reasons than the short distance to the dinner table. SENIORS MR. HARN Thanks to Mr. Harn. our sponsor during our three years at Valley Hi! GWELDA ANDERSON London Mills Cheerleader 2. 3: G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 4: Chorus 2: Class Play 3. Chorus 3. BETTY BAILEY Ellisville ANNA JANE BAUMAN Eairview G.A.A. 3. 4: F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 2. 3. 4. ALBERTA BUCK London Mills F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 4. LEON CLUTS Fairview Student Council 4: Paper Staff 2. 3; Class Play 3: Basket- ball 2. 3. 4: Football 3. 4. GEORGE CRAVER London Mills F.F.A. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4. EDWIN DALLEFELD Ellisville F.F.A. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 4; Track 2: Softball 2. LEON DIERDORFF Fairview Basketball 2. 3. 4: Student Council 2: Vice-President 4: Track 2. 3. 4. Chorus 2. 6 The 95 Vall-ee-Hi SENIORS MARVIN ESSEX London Mills F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Reporter 2: Football 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Class Play 3: Softball 2: F.F.A. Treasurer 4. GENE FISHER Fairvicw F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 3. 4: Track 2. 4; F.F.A. Judging Team 2: Librarian 4. BARBARA FOR NERIS Ellisvillc Chorus 2. 3. 4; Secretary 3: Business Manager 4; G.A A. 3. 4: F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 3; Student Council 4; Student Council Vice President 4; G.A A. Vice President 4; Annual Assistant Editor 3: Annual F.ditor 4; Class Play 3: D A R. Citizenship Award 4 BILL GENTLE Fair view Class Play 3: Paper Staff 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4: Softball 2: Chorus 3. RUTH GRIEVE London Mills G.A A. 3. 4 F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Historian 2. 4: Paper Staff 4; Student Council 3; Treasurer 3: Class Play 3; Class President 3. ROBERT HAGAMAN Fairview Annual Assistant Business Manager 3; Track 3; Football 4: Annual Business Manager 4; Class Play 3. CAVITT HOLLIS Ellisville F.F.A. 2. 3: Chorus 3. KENT JONES London Mills F.F.A. 4; Class Play 3; Football 3: Class Vice-President 3. DALE KEMPSTER London Mills F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4: Track 3. 4; F.F.A. Judging Team 2. KENNETH KEMPSTER London Mills F.F.A. 2 3. 4. Paper Staff 3; F.F.A. Judging Team 2: Chorus 2. The 195 I Vail’te-Hi 7 SENIORS LILLIAN LANGENSTEIN Fairview G.A.A. 4; F.H.A. 2. 4; Paper Staff 3: Librarian 3; Annual Staff 4 LARRY LATIMER Fairview F.F.A 2. 3. 4; Class President 4. Student Council 4. Track 4: Football 3: Class Play 3: F.F.A. Vice-President 4. LOUIS LEHNHAUSEN Fairview Basketball 2: Football 3. DELORES LOGUE Maquon G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 3. 4. Chorus 2. 3; Paper Staff 3; Annual Staff 4. LOUELLA LUNDRY Fairview G.A.A 3. 4; G.A.A Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: Paper Staff 3; Paper Co-Editor 4; Student Council 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Class Secretary 3: Class Treasurer 3. MARY MAHR Fairview G.A.A 3. 4: F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: Class Play 3. GORDEN MARKLEY Ell is ville Paper Staff 3. 4; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. Reporter 3. 4. SHIRLEY MOAK Maquon F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 4: Paper Staff 4 ROSE MARIE McMAHON Fairview G.A.A. 3. 4; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Assistant Art Editor 2: G.A.A. Reporter 4: Class Reporter 4; Chorus 3. 4; Class Play 3: Librarian 4. HARRIETT PUTMAN Fairview G.A.A 3. 4; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: Class Play 3. a The 1951 Vail ee Hi SENIORS JOAN ROCK Ellitvillc G.A.A. 4; Paper Staff 4; Chorus 2. 3; Class Secretary Treasurer 4. MARIAN ROP. London Mills Transferred from Manual High School during first semester; Chorus 4. GWENLEE SAMPSON London Mills G.A A. V 4; F.H.A 4: Paper Staff 4; Paper Art Co-Editor 4 : Chorus V 4. JUNE SAMPSON London Mills G.A.A. V 4: F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4; Class Play 3. F.H.A Historian 3: E.H.A. President 4: Student Council Treasurer 4 Cheerleader 4. KEITH SCOTT Fairview F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Band 2; Class Play 3; Chorus 2; Track 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4 Football 3. 4; F.F.A Judging Team 2. FREDDIE SPILMAN Maquon F.F.A. 3. 4. Chorus 2: Basketball 2; Football 3. 4; Softball 2. ROGER STOCKMAN Fairview F.F.A. 2. 3. 4: Band 2. 3. 4; Class Reporter 3; Class Play 3: Chorus 2; F.F.A. Secretary 3: Student Council President 4; Citizenship Award 4 MARLON STUCKEY Fairview F.F.A. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 2: F.F.A. Judging Team 2. PATRICIA VAN TINE Ellisville Chorus 3. CAROL VOLLMAR Fairview G.A.A. 3. 4; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: F.H.A. President 3. Parlia mentarian 4; Student Council 3. 4; Student Council Secretary 3: Librarian 2. 3; Class Secretary Treasurer 2: Student Council 3; Paper Staff 3: Paper Co-Editor 4: Chorus 3. 4: Class Play 3. The 95 Vall-ee Hi 9 SENIORS SHIRLEY WAY Maquon G.A.A 3. 4; G.A.A. President 4; F.H.A. 2. 3; Paper Start 3. 4 Business Manager 4; Student Council 4. Annual Staff 4; Chorus 2: Cheerleader 4; Class President 2. CHARLENA WEBER London Mills Student Council 2: Cheerleader 2. 3; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A Vice-President 4; G.A.A. V 4: G.A.A. Secretary 4; Paper Staff 4: Class Ray 3. Football 3. 4. BOB WESTOVER London Mills F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 ELMER WHITE Ellisvillc JAMES WIDGER Fairview F.F.A 3. 4; Class Play 3; Softball 2: Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4: Track 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2. CLASS COLORS Blue and White 344 otf 5f In the fall of nineteen forty-eight. Valley Senior High began to congregate; Forty-seven sophomores walked through the door. Each one wanting to learn some more. We were ambitious and took the tip And commenced working for our senior trip: Many magazine subscriptions we did sell— That kept us busy for a spell. Then the year of forty-nine rolled round And five of these students were not to be found; We were glad Maquon was consolidating Helping to keep our high rating. Now in this same junior year we had Our three one act plays and they were not so bad. Mr. Babbitt, our director, we do thank For being kind and sometimes frank. At each basketball and football game. We sold refreshments but paid dues just the same. It was hard work, but during the month of May We held our prom—a grand display! The important year of fifty came. We had lost another five, but just the same We all were ready for our last high school year: We knew graduation was near. When Mr. Burch came in October. He said that we all looked much, much too sober. With little trouble, he made us laugh and smile. To make our pictures look worth while. We were busy with amateur night Getting the most excellent talent in sight. Again Mr. Babbitt after school did stay To direct our successful play. Then the trip we had long waited for Was the next high school event we had in store After the commencement and graduation. We left our familiar station. To Mr. Ham our sincerest thanks— Three years faculty advisor of our ranks! We leave you. Valley Senior High, with remorse First to complete your three year course. The 1951 Vatl-ee-Hi 11 CLASS PROPHECY Here it is the year of 1976 — twenty-five years since the class of 1951 left dear ol‘ Valley Hi. As we wander down the streets of New York City, our thoughts return to the class that was the first to complete the three year course at Valley. We might as well buy a newspaper and keep up on present day happenings. Wow! What a coincidence! The news stand is owned by Elmer White—another link in the chain of news stands he owns all over the world Make mine The Voice of New York.” What a familiar title! Where have I heard something similar? No wonder. The paper is owned and edited by Lou- ella Lundry and Caro Votlmar and has the largest circulation of any on the continent. Well, wouldn't you know? Here among the latest happenings all over the world is a Snooper Column. Get a load of those headlines! ROGER STOCK- MAN CIRCUMNAVIGATES THE GLOBE ON A FLYING SAUCER. What a marvelous feat! Here is another—CAVITT HOLLIS IS DIRECTING A MINISTERS CONVENTION and the article says that the former .V iss Pat Van Tine is to be the guest speaker and soloist this evening. Let's plan to drop in and hear Pat. We must sec Hollis too. I wonder if they will remember us. Here before our eyes is a picture of Gene Fisher. He has been named the world s best cartoonist. Look' Robert Hagaman. the great detective of Scot- land Yard, is hot on the trail of the missing beautiful model. Miss Barbara Fornerts. Another headline CHARLENA WEBER NAMED PERSONAL HAIR STYLIST FOR THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND. What a success she must be! That was Charlena—never content to do a job half way. That class of '51 sure have their names in the news. Look at this! Marlon Stucky. the noted moun tain climber, has just conquered the highest peak in Switzerland. I wonder if we will recognize any names on the sports page. Sure enough. Leon Cluts. the famous sports reporter and announcer, has just published a bulletin that Leon Dierdorff has led his basketball team to national championship in Madison Square Garden. George Graver's name is here. also. He caught the largest fish to be pulled out of any waters. Congratu lations. George! What do you know? hreddie Spillman, the owner of a large cattle ranch in Texas, is now president of The Cattlemen of America. Well. Gwenlee Sampson, the talented pianist, is accompanist for the second Bing Crosby. Bill Gentle. From the society page—Mr. Larry Latimer, the ty- coon of the century who amassed a fortune selling the latest in pain killers. Ladocol. (He thought of an ailment that Hadacol missed.) accompanied by Delores Logue. his charming secretary and one of his best customers, are visiting in the home of Mrs. Sue Anderson and family. Sue likes New York and has won recognition for her fashion creations. Here is an item reprinted from th Eairview Graphic —Ruth Grieve is a successful secretary at the hatchery and is very happy. Also reprinted from the Graphic” is this interesting bit Gordon Markley. the honorable mayor of Ellis- ville, is the only person who has been able to handle the Halloween situation there successfully. He handled it pretty well when he was in high school, too. I he market news says that Bob West over has the largest cane plantation in the hemisphere and is pro ducing a bumper crop. I’ll bet he does it by instinct because he liked to raise cane at Valley. By the way. he paints his own signs. Joan Rock. Anna Jane Bauman and Rosie McMahon are attending a convention and health clinic for nurses who have distinguished themselves in that profession. They will be the speakers at a round table discussion on the care of children. Good luck, girls! Say. remember Shirley Wayf It says that she is the manager and the instructor of a dancing school and is directing a ballet to be given in the near future. 1 he President of the United States will attend. That’s great! Sonny Essex is now the owner of several hotels, and we see that Kent Jones and Dale Kempster. the noted scientists, are taking their lodgings in one of Sonny's hotels. Here is an advertisement concerning hair stylists. Shirley Moak and Marion Roe have opened a school of beauty culture. That makes three. Doesn't it? And Harriett Putman. How time flics! She is a business manager for a rich old professor. It took a lot of luck and training to get a position like that. The professor must have had a little luck too. Con gratulations to both of you! From the radio and television news comes this. Kenneth Kempster is now manager of a television program in Detroit. Michigan. Edwin Duller eld is the famous comedian of that program and June Sampson is the acrobat. That sweet smile of hers has really paid off in fan mail. Louis Lehnhausen is the owner of several banks known throughout the world and his personal secrc taries are none other than Alberta Buck and Lillian Langenstein. Here is an article about Betty Bailey. She is a missionary traveling in Africa. We always knew she’d make a great success! Look at this article about Mary Mahrl She is a successful stewardess for a famous trans continental air line. And last but not least we find that Jim Widger is selling one of his five farms. Guess who the auctioneer is. Believe it or not. it is our good old friend Keith Scott. As we close our paper we reminisce about the good old days spent at Valley Hi. What a successful group that class of 51” is! What a credit to the old school! 12 The 1951 Vail-ee-Hi CLASS WILL We. the members of (he senior class of Valley High, being of sound mind and memory and realizing (hat we are at (he end of our journey through Valley High. make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. I. Sue Anderson, do will my wedding ring to JoAnne Baxter. I. Betty Bailey, do will my ability to have an escort to and from classes to Pat Brown. I. Anna Jane Bauman, do will my ability to argue in P. E. class to Doris Bowen. I. Alberta Buck, do will my quiet ways to Delores Ulm I. I.eon Cluts. do will my school skipping ability to Jack Martin. 1. George Craver. do will my coon hounds to Rolland Howerter. I. Edwin Dallefeld. do will my size to Larry Edwards. 1. Leon Dierdorff. do will my basketball ability to Bobby Elliott. I. Marvin Essex, do will my crew cut to Jack Harler. I. Gene Eisher. do will my sports writing ability to Phil Brown I. Barbara Eorneris. do will my black hair to Marlena Anderson. I. Bill Gentle, do will my ability to gripe to Sonny VanTine. I. Ruth Grieve, do will my ability to go steady to Bertha Ray. I. Bob Hagaman. do will my ability to run the mile to Howard Roberts. 1. Cavitt Hollis, do will my curly hair to Jimmy Dick Roberts. I. Kent Jones, do will my height to Ervin Morris. I. Dale Kempster. do will my ’Chevie to Jack Scott. I. Kenneth Kempster. do will my motor bike to Mary A. f luke. I. Lillian Langenstein. do will my pierced ears to Joyce White. I. Larry Latimer, do will my driving ability to Joy Widmer. I. Louie Lehnhausen. do w'ill my size to Allen Blout. I, Delores Logue. do will my ability to break my glasses to Laurel Wilmot. I. Louella I undry. do will my ability to wear a big class ring to Nancy I.indstrom. 1. Mary Mahr. do will my dancing at noons to Phyllis Bauman. I. Gordon Markley. do will my ability to officiate at intramural games to Charles Widger. I. Shirley Moak. do will my ability to go with boys from distant towns to Marilvn Morey. I. Rosie McMahon, do w'ill my flirtatious way to Lawanda Thurman. I. Harriett Putman, do will my witty remarks to Barbara Luman. I. Joan Rock, do will my front row' seat in American history to Pat Jones. 1. Gwenlee Sampson, do will my musical ability to Carol Utsinger. I. June Sampson, do will my giggle to Joan Folkenroth. 1. Keith Scott, do will my shuffling gait to Jan Rydcn. I. Freddie Spilman. do will my ability to grow' whiskers to Virgil Vollmar. I. Roger Stockman, do will my red suspenders to Arlen Walters. I. Marlon Stucky. do will my laugh to Charlie Putman. I. Pat VanTine. do will my gum chew'ing to Nancy Masterson. 1. Carol Vollmar. do will my good times in study hall to Berta Lou Conlon. I. Shirley Way. do will my tumbling ability to Firmon Melton. I. Jim Widger. do will my talkativeness to James Mason. I. Charlena Weber, do will my ability to go with the same boy for three years to Buddy Ehrenhart. 1. Bob Westover. do will my curly hair and long eyelashes to Allen Elliott. I. Elmer White, do will my shy ways to Jim Keefauver 1. Marion Roe. do will my ability to get a diamond to Doris Logue. To the faculty wfe will many happy hours of leisure after three stormy years contending with the seniors. To Mr. Harn we will a case of HadacoL' to gain back his health. To Mr. Wood we will a big easy chair; because, now that the class of '51 is gone, he will be able to use it. To Mr. Delabar we leave the pleasant memories of the class of 51. To the juniors we will all our personal financial headaches, and there will be plenty of them such as: pictures, cards, announcements, caps and gowns and the senior trip. To the sophomores we will our dignified ways which they w'ill achieve when they are seniors. To the school u'e leave the memory of the first class to complete the three year course. I hr V5 Vail re Hi 13 (Signed) MEMBERS OF SENIOR CLASS OF 1951 14 The 1951 Vail ee Hi The 1951 Vail ee Hi 15 16 The 1951 Vail ee Hi CLASS OFFICERS c L A S S o F 53 The 1951 Vallte-Hi Mary Alice McMahon, president: Manlynn Cox. Student Council representa- tive: JoAnne Baxter, treasurer: Joy Widmer. secretary: Mr. Babbitt, sponsor. Miss Bennett, sponsor: Jack Pickrel. secretary: Joyce White. Student Council representative: Tom Gooding, treasurer: Charles human, president JUNIORS MARLENA ANDERSON DONALD BALL PHYLLIS BAUMAN JOANNE BAXTER ALLEN BLOUT DORIS BOWEN PATRICIA BROWN JOANNE RURKHEAD MARJORIE CANNON IVAN COMBS BERTA LOU (ONION CLARENCE COOK GARRY COOK MARILYNN COX JOHN DALLEFt-LO MARIAN DANCY BARBARA DOUR T JOAN FOLKENROTH THOMAS FROST ( HARl ES HAI SEY ROM AND HOWERTTR JIMMY KEEFAUVER NANCY I INDSTROM BARBARA LUMAN LOLA MARLETTE JACK MARTIN NANCY MASTER SON MR MON MELTON MARILYN MOREY MARY ALICE McMAHON VIRGINIA PETERSON WALTER PLATT PHYLLIS PUTMAN EMMA LOU JIENCH PATSY RILEY HOWARD ROBERTS JANET ROCK WILLIAM ROCK DONALD SHECKLER JOHN STEVENSON I AWANDA THURMAN DELORES ULM MARVIN WHITE BETTY W1DGER JOY WIDMER LAUREL WILMOT ELDON WILSON ROBERT WOLFORD 18 The 1951 Vail ee Hi SOPHOMORES SHIRLEY ARCHDALE NAOMI ARMSTRONG PATRICIA BLOUT PHIL BROWN RUBY BURKHPAD KENNETH CAMERON BETTY DOWNING MARY LOU Do POUR FREDERICK DUNc AN LARRY EDWARDS C AROL EHRENHARI ALLEN ELLIOTT ROBERT ELLIOTT MARY ANN FLUKE JUNE EOREMAN THOMAS GOODING PATSY GRAHAM BILLY HAGAMAN JACK HARLER DONALD HIGGS LARRY HULET LOUISE HURT PATRICIA JONES JOSEPH KALLEY KENNETH KEMPER DORIS LOGUE CHARLES LUMAN JAMES MASON GAIL MATHIS MARGARET MAZZOCCO JANET MELTON DEAN MILLER ERVIN MORRIS LUC ILLE MORSE JOYCE NORRIS JACK PH krj i CHARLES PUTMAN BERTHA RAY JAMES ROBERTS BEVERLY ROTZ JAN RYDEN EDWARD SCHULTHES JACK SCOTT MARNA RAE SHREVES CHARLES SMITH DONALD SMITH MARILYN SUYDAM RICHARD TAYIOK CAROL UTSINGER ELDON UTSINGER GERALD VANTINE RICHARD VIN CAMP VIRGIL VOLLMAR ARLEN WALTERS ERNEST WATTERS AUDREY WESTOVER JOYCE WHITE KAY WHITE CHARLES WIDGER JAMES WIDGER PERN WILSON The, 19 51 Vail ee Hi 19 20 The 1951 Vail ee-Hi The traffic fatality record of youthful drivers offers a challenging opportunity to educators to increase their schools' services to the community and society as a whole. Experience has shown that there is a “best method” of helping high school boys and girls gain knowledge of proper driving practices, an appreciation of their re- sponsibilities to others and behind-the-wheel skills enabling them to meet any situation. Our school, in cooperation with the Chicago Motor Club and Farview Service Station added driver training to the curriculum. This was a semester course and the class spent one hour each week in the classroom and the other four in actually driving the dual controlled automobile. Mr. Babbitt was the instructor this year. This is one of the most practical of the additions that have been made and also one of the most interesting. FACULTY The persons whose pictures appear on this page have been members of our faculty during our three years at Valley. Mr. H. E. Wood Principal, Mathematics Culver-Stockton B.S University of Missouri M.A. University of Colorado University of Illinois Mr. L. B. Delabar Superintendent Monmouth College B.S. Western Illinois State College State Unix'ersity of Iowa M.A. New York University University of Illinois Colorado College of Education Mr. Charles Harn Vocational Agriculture Western Illinois State College University of Illinois B.S. in Ed. Voc. Ag. Mr. Dean Keach Industrial Arts Monmouth College University of Illinois B.S. in Ed.. M.S. Mr. Samuel Maxey Physics, Social Science Marion College B.S. in Ed. Emory and Henry College Western Illinois State College Indiana University M S. in Ed. Mrs. Genevieve Warfield English Western Illinois State College B.S. in Ed Mr. Donald Winkle Instrumental Music Western Illinois State College B.S. in Ed North Central 22 The 95 Vail ee-Hi hirst row—Mr. Radoscvich. Miss Schmidt. Mr. Wine. Mrs. Harden. Top row—Mr. Babbitt. Miss Bennett. Miss Crutcher. FACULTY The persons whose pictures appear on this page have been members of our faculty for two years with the exception of Mrs. Harden who has been our secretary for three years. Mr. Harry Babbitt English. Spanish. Driver Training Knox College A B University of Mexico Miss Charlotte Bennett Vocal Music Mac Murray College for Women Illinois State Normal University B S. in Ed. Music Miss Mary Helen Crutcher Physical Education. Biology Transylvania College. B A. University of Kentucky Mr. Isadore Radosevich General Business. Physical Education. Coach Knox College A.B. University of Illinois Miss Ruth Schmidt Vocational Home Economics Bradley University B.S. University of Illinois Mr. Gerald Wine Commerce Western Illinois State College B.S. in Ed.. M.S. in Ed. University of Illinois Mrs. Dorothy Harden Secretary The 1951 Vail-ee-Hi 23 trst row—Mr. McWilliams. Mr. Omcr. Mr. Ovcrcash. Mr. Owens. op row—Mr. Blout. Mr. Deushane, Mr. Hatch SCHOOL Mr. Floyd Blout. President Ellisville Mr. HAROLD Omer. Secretary Fairview Mr. Dale Hatch Ellisville BOARD Mr. Wendell Owens London Mills Mr. Weldon McWilliams Maquon Mr. Ralph Deushane Fairview Mr. Lloyd Overcash London Mills I he Board of Education of Spoon River Valley Schools, an organization of seven men from various parts of our district, is an important link which joins the school with the community. I hey have many duties to perform such as: the maintenance of school buildings, the employment of personnel and teachers, the planning of the improvements, the distribution of funds, the decision of the policies of the school and they must interpret the school to the community and the community to the school. We feel that our board has done an excellent job and are to be compli- mented on the advantages that they have given us. We wish to express our appreciation to them and extend congratulations for a job well done. 24 The 1951 Valtee-Hi A C T I V I T I E S Industrial arts was made part of the curriculum the first year that Valley High existed. None of the schools which made up the new unit had offered this subject. A shop was made from the north half of the old garage and stable at what had been Fair- view Community High School. T hus far. work in mechanical drawing and wood work have been offered. It is hoped that the course can be broadened as conditions permit. In mechanical drawing, the boys learn to read and make simple working drawings. In wood work, they have learned to use hand and power tools in the construction of furniture, ranging from small table lamps to kitchen cabinets and kneehole desks. This course has been very popular because of its usefulness. Seated—Miss Schmidt. Barbara Forncris. I ouella I undrv. Roger Stockman. June Sampson. Joyce White. Mary Alice McMahon. Standing—Shirley Way. I.arry Latimer. Leon Cluts. Donald Sheckler. Charles 1 uman. Carol Vollmar. Marilynn Cox. STUDENT COUNCIL Dear Student Council Diary: September 5. School days are here again! With notebook and pencil we start on another year of our education. 11. The Council sponsored the first as- sembly program—Mr. Turner, who is a handwriting artist. 21. 'The juniors and seniors realized they would have to really dig after they had talked to the representative from Josten's about rings and announce- ments. 22. Everyone gets a rest but the teachers. They attend teachers' institute. October 1 2. We have a slight deficit after sponsor- ing a very good all school party with the G. A. A. 12. 1 ook my vitamins this morning to help me through my six weeks tests. 1 3. Slept late this morning. Teachers had to work. Institute at Galesburg. 31. Put on our best bib and tucker to have our pictures taken by Mr. Burch for the annual. November 4. Some of us went to the district meet- ing at Macomb. Decided our district officers were pretty smooth. 6. Had fun running the school for a day! Glad the teachers take over again to- morrow. 7. School general election. Democrats overruled the Republicans today, ex- cept for Dirksen who won over Lucas. 8. Career Day. Some kind souls came to the school to give us hints for the future. And we sure needed them. 9. At Open House we entertained our parents and friends and showed them our newly decorated school building. 26 The 1951 Vail ee Hi STUDENT COUNCIL (Continuet!) 17-18. Future actors and actresses of the junior class presented three one-act plays. We wish we had their receipts for our treasury. 22. Again we faced that horrible fate of six weeks tests. Need more than vi- tamins this time! 23-24. A lovely vacation. Had time to eat. sleep and do as we pleased. December 4. Started our work for charity by selling Junior Red Cross memberships. 7. Took a trip through Africa and Eu- rope by Roy Grieve s showing us pictures of his trip. 12. More work for charity—T.B. pins for sale. 15. First band program of the year. Our musical students gave us a very fine program. 21. Had fun at our annual Christmas party. Santa Claus came and dis- tributed our gifts. And vacation be- gan! Hurrah! Loafed from December 22 to January 3. Ate too much but it was wonderful. January 3. Back to the old routine. Everyone wearing Christmas gifts. Kinda nice to see the students and teachers again. 10. Retakes of the same old faces. Mr. Burch again. 11-12. Holy Cow!! They're here! Semes- ter exams. 1 2. Puppet Show. Had fun in the land of make believe and we needed to escape after those tests. February 8. Amateurs, cake walk, king and queen —Amateur Night. 9. Another day of peace and quiet, teach- ers' institute. 1 2. Something else we have to thank Ab- raham Lincoln for. his birthday and another holiday. 1 3. Conservatory players entertained us as the band students looked on in envy. 23. End of the fourth six weeks. Vita- mins don't help so I think I 11 try Hadacol. March 23. A religious holiday. Good F-riday. Come Sunday, church would be a good place for all of us to be. April 6. Courage, just one more six weeks. 20-21. Hollywood talent scouts looked on in awe as the seniors displayed their talent in the dramatic field. May 18. End of the sixth six weeks. The seniors’ days arc numbered. 21-22. Nothing will help us seniors now if we haven’t studied. Good Luck’ 22. Senior Class Night. 23-24. The juniors and sophomores are beyond help now. 27. Baccalaureate, the seniors managed to look dignified for once. 29. All good things must come to an end We realize now that high school was pretty good after all. Seniors of 51 are now alumni. 30. Got ready for the picnic tomorrow since today is a holiday. 31. Our picnic was a real lively shindig Food and fun for all. A fitting climax for our school year. The 1951 Vail ee-Hi 27 HSSEM4Af ? AMERICA First row—Nancy Mastcrson. Carol Utsingcr. Carol Vollmar. Ruth Grieve. JoAnne Baxter. June Sampvon. Charlena Weber. Marilynn Cox. Miss Schmidt. Fern Wilson. Second row—Gwenlee Sampson. Delores Logue. Lola Marlette. Joan Burkhcad. Phyllis Bauman. Patricia Brown, Shirley Way. Mary Mahr. Anna Jane Bauman. Mary Alice McMahon. Patricia Blout. Third row—Delores Ulm. Rose McMahon Marlena Anderson. Phyllis Putman. Virginia Peterson. Berta Lou Conlon. Joy Widmer. l aurel Wilmot. Joan Folkenroth. Shirley Archdale. Carol Ehrenhart. Fourth row—Lillian Langenstein. Harriett Putman. Ruby Burkhead. Janet Melton. Lucille Morse. Alberta Buck Sue Anderson. Louclla Lundry. Barbara perneris. Beverly Rotz. Patsy Graham. Bertha Ray. Fifth row—Mary DuFour. Patricia Jones. Marian Dancy. Lawanda Thurman. Marilyn Morey. Barbara Luman. Barbara Doubet. Betty Downing. Doris Logue. Marilyn Suydam. Marna Shreves. F. H. A. President Vice-President Secretary Finance Public Relations Degrees and Projects F. H. A. Officers June Sampson Charlena Weber JoAnne Baxter T reasurer Parliamentarian Historian Chapter Mother Marilynn Cox Carol Vollmar Ruth Grieve Mrs. Reynold Conlon F. H. A. Committee Chairmen Marilynn Cox JoAnne Baxter Charlena Weber Secret Pal Alberta Buck Music Joan Folkenroth and Joy Widmer Refreshments Mary Alice McMahon Recreation Ruth Grieve F. H. A. Calendar September 20. Meeting 23. House of Delegates at Washington October 7. Formal Initiation. Dance with F. F. A. November 9. Parents' Day Tea and Style Show 10. Member Banquet with F. F. A. 17. Meeting—Pictures of Mexico by Mr. Babbitt December 13. Meeting—Group Singing and Gift Exchange Januarii 1 7. Meeting—Demonstration by Char- lena Weber February 21. Meeting—Talk on England by Mrs. Calc March 6. Tea and Style Show for Woman's Club April 6. Parents’ Banquet with F. F. A. Awards May 16. Tea for Seniors 28 The 1951 Vail-ee-Hi First rou?—George Craver. Sonny Essex. larry Latimer. Marvin White. Donald Sheckler. Gordon Markley. Allen Blout. Second rou?—Jim Widger (Sr.). Larry Edwards. Keith Scott. Walter Platt. Freddie Spilman. Charles Halsey. Tom Frost. Kay White Third rou,'—Roger Stockman. John Stevenson, Clarence Cook. Eldon Wilson. Arlene Walters. Donald Higgs. Allen Elliott. Phil Brown. Edwin Dallefeld Fourth rou?—Dick Roberts. Virgil Vollmar. Kenneth Kemper. Charles Putman. Elmer White. James Mason, Marlon Stuckey. Ervin Morris. Dale Kempster. Mr. Harn. Fifth row—Kenneth Kempster. Gene Fisher. John Dallefeld. Ed Schultes. Robbie Wolford. Kent Jones. Donald Ball. Fred Duncan. Not shown—Kenny Cameron. Ernest Watters. F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America is an activity of Vocational Agriculture. Any student who is enrolled in agriculture may belong to the F. F. A. The officers for this year were: president, Donald Sheckler: vice-president. Larry Lati- mer: secretary. Marvin White: treasurer. Mar- vin Essex: reporter. Gorden Markley: watch dog. Allen Blout: and sponsor. Mr. Harn. The program of work for 1950-51 was as follows: to assist members in locating de- sirable animals, seed, and supplies: to con- duct a project tour in April: to encourage home improvement projects: to sell garden seeds: to provide snap shots for the annual: to test soil and milk: to operate a 'For Sale and Wanted bulletin board service: to hold a pest killing contest: to continue the chain gilt project: to attend the sectional leadership training school: to enter the sectional chap- ter contest: to provide committee experience for all members: to send members to the state convention and leadership training school: to provide news articles for Illinois Future Farmers paper: to earn chapter funds: to encourage members to invest in livestock and farm equipment: to plan a definite schedule for all meetings: to provide special training for newly elected officers: to hold a scheduled initiation and recreational meeting with the F. H. A.: to assist members whose scholarship needs improvement: to en- courage members to try for the honor roll: to hold an F. F. A. parents and sons' ban- quet with the F. H. A. girls and their parents: to send members to the sectional camp at Lewistown: to have a F. F. A. chili supper: and to hold a F. F. A. and F. H. A. formal banquet. Various F. F. A. groups made a number of trips. The senior boys attended the In- ternational Livestock Show in Chicago in November. While they were there they visited the large stores and the Board of Trade. Five of the sophomore boys went to Delavan to the grain show and judging con- test. The entire F. F. A. went to Peoria to visit the Northern Regional Laboratory and the Caterpillar Tractor Co. The Valley Chapter was well represented at the Illinois State Fair in the swine and poultry departments. We wish to thank Mr. Harn for the per- sonal interest he has taken in each one of us. The 1951 Vail ee-Hi 29 30 The 1951 Vail-ee-Hi First roii’—Miss Crutcher. M.irn.i Rjo Shrevcs. Rose McMahon. Charlcna Weber. Shirley Way. I.ouella I.undry. Barbara Forneris. Delores Logue. Marilyn Suydam. Carol Ehrenharl. Second row—Carol Vollmar. Berta I.ou Conlon. Fern Wilson. Emma Rench. Janet Rock. Joan Rock. Doris I.ogue. Audrey Westover. Virginia Peterson. JoAnne Baxter. Third row—Janet Melton. Ruby Burkhead. Sue Anderson. Ruth Grieve. Margaret Mazzocco. Doris Bowen. Joan Folkenroth. Joy Widmer. Bertha Ray. Joyce White. June Foreman. Fourth row—Lucille Morse Patricia Jones. Nancy I.indstrom. Naomi Armstrong, l.awanda Thurman. Barbara Doubet. Betty Down ing. Mary Ann Fluke. Laurel Wilmot, June Sampson. Fifth row—Shirley Archdale. Patricia Blout. Shirley Moak. Lillian Langenstein. Patricia Brown. Gwenlee Sampson. Nancy Masterson. Anna Jane Bauman. Mary Mahr. Mary Lou DuFour. Sixth row—Marjorie Cannon. Carol Utsinger. Joan Burkhead. Harriett Putman. Patsy Graham. Beverly Rotz. Joyce Norris. G. A. A. The Girls- Athletic Association of Valley High School has completed its second year as a successful activity. Our group of sixty members belonged to the State Girls' Athletic Association. The officers were as follows: Shirley Way. president: Barbara Forneris. vice-president: Charlena Weber, secretary: Louella Lundry. treasurer: Rose Marie McMahon, reporter: and Miss Crutcher, sponsor. Shirley Way and Rose Marie McMahon attended the G. A. A. camp held at Bloom- ington. Illinois, last June. The girls enjoyed the activities on the program and the contacts they made with girls from other schools. They both agreed that is was an experience to be long remembered. The G. A. A. girls have enjoyed participat- ing in archery, volley ball, basketball, and in softball tournaments. The members took a number of bowling trips which were very pleasurable. We also had swimming lessons at the Y. M. C. A. pool in Canton with Mrs. Warfield as instructor. In October, eight girls attended a play day at Peoria Central. Thirteen schools were rep- resented and everyone had a good time. Another play day was held in the spring. The G. A. A. sponsored a Halloween Car- nival at which they presented a program. Other organizations had booths which gave them an opportunity to earn money. It was a success and everyone enjoyed himself. Opportunity was given to earn points in such activities as skating, hiking, swimming, bowling, basketball and also for physical ex- aminations. For the accumulations of points, local and state awards were given. A small V” was given for six hundred points; a large V for twelve hundred points; a block “I for sixteen hundred points: and an Illi- nois Map Emblem block for two thousand points. We wish to express our deepest and sincer- est thanks to Miss Crutcher for the interest she has given our organization. 32 The 19 f I Vatl ee Hi First row—Bill Gemlc. Charlena Weber. Gwcnlee Sampson. Carol Vollmar. Fouella I.undry. Shirley Way. Gene Fisher. Second rou —Joan Rock. Alberta Buck. Ruth Grieve. Sue Anderson. Joy Widmer. Doris Bowen Beverly Rotz. Mr. Wine. Third rou'—Shirley Moak. JoAnne Baxter. Tom Gooding. Gorden Markley. Jack Harlcr. Emma Rench. Fourth row—Patsy Graham. Joyce White. Naomi Armstrong. Rose Mane McMahon. Pat Brown. June Sampson. VOICE OF THE VALLEY The Noire Of The alley Staff Co-Editors Assistant Editor Business Manager Asssistant Business Manager Exchange Editor Art Editors Gossip Editor Feature Editor Humor Editor Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Band Reporter F. H. A. Reporter F. F. A. Reporter G. A. A Reporter General Reporters Production Advisor Carol Vollmar. Louella I undry Joy Widmer Shirley Way Doris Bowen Alberta Buck Gwenlee Sampson. Charlena Weber June Sampson Ruth Grieve Sue Anderson Bill Gentle Gene Fisher Joyce White JoAnne Baxter Gorden Markley Rose McMahon Pat Brown. Emma Rench. Tom Gooding. Patsy Graham. Naomi Armstrong. Beverly Rotz Joan Rock. Shirley Moak Mr. Wine “The Voice’’ was published in the journalism class and appeared on the news stands every two weeks. It contained news of all school organizations, sports news, features, gossip and jokes. Papers were exchanged with twelve neighboring schools. Subscriptions were sold to alumni, teachers and students who formerly attended Valley. We wish to express our thanks to Mr. Wine, the paper s advisor, who has guided us through another successful year in publishing the Voice of the Valley. The 1951 Vall-ee-Hi 33 LIBRARIANS Seated—JoAnne Baxter. Gene Fisher. Bill Gentle. Standing—Mr. Babbitt. Shirley Archdale. Beverly Rotz. Delores I.ogue. Rose Marie McMahon. BAND First row—Nancy Lindstrom. Fern Wilson. Marilynn Cox. Joseph Kalley. Kenneth Cameron. Betty Downing. Mary Ann Fluke. Joyce White. Berta I.ou Conlon. Second row—Patricia Jones. Barbara l.uman. Delores Ulm. Jack Scott. Gail Mathis. Donald Smith. Bobby Elliott. Jim Kecfauver. Bill Flagaman. Allen Blout. Jack Harler. Rolland Howerter. Doris I.ogue. Charles l.uman Standing—Marilyn Morey. Mr. Winkle. Roger Stockman. John Stevenson. 34 The 191 Vail ee Hi CHORUS lirst row—Phyllis Putrrun. Lola Marletic. Joy Widmer. Virginia Peterson. Delores Ulm. Rose McMahon. Nancy l.indstrom. Berta Lou Conlon Second row—Miss Bennett. Joyce White. Mary Alice McMahon. Gwenlee Sampson. Joan Folkcnroth. Barbira Forneris. Carol Vollmar. Third row—Jack Pickrel, Charles Luman. Walter Platt. Rolland Howerter, Marvin White. Jan Ryden. Gerald Van Tine. MUSIC The vocal and instrumental music departments of Valley Senior High School have completed a very successful year. Miss Bennett was the director of vocal music and Mr. Winkle had charge of the band. Last summer the band played a total of twenty concerts. The highlight of these activities was a trip to the Illinois State Fair at Springfield. Our band received a superior rating, for which each member was presented a medal and the school was given a beautiful plaque. The band played at all home football games and one basketball game. Four spring concerts were given, one in each community representing the school district. It also participated in the county music festival. The choruses were divided into four groups. They were girls, mixed, sophomore boys and sophomore girls. Music appreciation and theory were studied but singing was emphasized. Chorus members attended the Music Clinic at Macomb in December and sang in the Fulton County Festival at Farmington in April. The mixed chorus presented the Christmas program, performed at Open House and sang for other programs during the year. The boys had a special act known as the Barbershop 5. These were Jack Pickrel. Charles Widger. Jan Ryden. Tom Gooding and Charles Luman. The members of the band and Mr Winkle should be complimented on the progress they have made and Miss Bennett and the choruses are to be con- gratulated for the success of the vocal music in our school. The 1951 Vail ee-Hi 35 JUNIOR PLAYS For Dad's Sake Silting—Joan Eolkenroth. Joy Widmer. Phyllis Bauman. Standing—Patricia Brown. Jack Martin. Mr. Babbitt. Jim Kee- fauvcr. Along (lame Harriett Sitting—Laurel Wilmot. JoAnnc Baxter. Berta I.ou Conlon. Standing—Mr. Babbitt. Virginia Peterson. Emma Lou Rench. Nancy I.indstrom Hercules Night Out Sitting—Delores Ulm. Marilyn Cox. Donald Sheckler. Robert Wolford. Standing—Mary Alice Mc- Mahon. Mr. Babbitt. Howard Roberts. Walter Platt 36 The 95 Vallee-Ht A T H L E T I C S Football was a new sport at Valley High School, having been in existence only two seasons, but it is rapidly growing in popularity with both the players and students. Our record at a casual glance may not seem very impressive; but in view of the newness of the game to many of us. we are not in the least discouraged. We are confident that our number of wins will increase as time goes on. We have been provided with some very good equipment and an efficient coaching staff. Mr. Radosevich was our coach and Mr. Wine was his assistant. Because of the knowledge of the game we have received by having played football and having watched the Viking play, a new field of interest has been opened to us. We now watch other teams play with more enthusiasm and follow the college and professional teams with added zest. FOOT� ALL SCHEDULE Valley 7 V. I. T. 40 Valley 0 Avon 25 Valley 0 l.ewistown 50 Valley n Astoria 2 Valley 0 Cuba 27 Valley 7 Bushnell 54 Valley 2 Elmwood 45 CHEERLEADERS Carol Ehrenhart. June Sampson. Marna Rae Shrevcs. Shirley Way. Marilyn Suydam. FOOTBALL hront row—Eldon Wilson. Leon Cluts. Eirmon Melton. Marvin Essex. Bill Gentle. Kenneth Cameron. Dick VinCamp. Second row—Keith Scott. Bob Westover. Jan Ryden. Charles Smith. Gail Mathis. Freddie Spilman. Jim Widger (Sr.). Third row—Mr. Wine. Howard Roberts. Fred Duncan. James Mason. Allen Blout. Robert Hagaman. Jim Widger (Soph ), Dean Miller. Mr. Radosevich. 38 The 1951 Vail ee Hi The 1951 Vatl-ee Hi 39 40 The 1951 Vail-ee-Hi Kneeling—Leon Dicrdorff. Firmon Melton. Sonny Essex. Keith Scott. Leon Cluts. Jim Widger (Sr.). Bill Gentle. Standing—Mr. Wine. Edwin Dallcfeld. Dale Kempster. Allen Blout. George Craver. Garry Cook. Jim Keefauver. Mr. Radosevich BASKETBALL (VARSITY) The Valley Vikings of 1950-10‘S 1 have followed the enviable record set by the Vikings of the past two years. This year’s team, which was composed of eight seniors and four juniors, was lacking in height, but had flashing speed, shooting ability and the fighting spirit that brought it a second place trophy in the Roseville Invitational Tournament. The members of the team were as follows: Marvin Essex. Dale Kempster. Leon Cluts. Leon Dicrdorff. Bill Gentle. James Widger. Garry Cook. Edwin Dallefeld. Firmon Melton. Keith Scott. George Craver. and Allen Blout. Scores of games played were as follows: Valley 63 Yaies City 29 Valley 30 Farmington .. .42 Valley 53 Avon 23 Valley 55 Bushnell 50 Valley 36 Cuba 44 Valley 71 Astoria 41 Valley 33 Elmwood 42 Valley 46 V.I.T. 43 Valley 45 Havana 55 Valley 68 Brimficld 42 Valley 30 Lewistown 54 Valley- 48 Rova 64 Valley 40 Lewistown 58 Valley 68 Cuba 55 Valley 55 Astoria 58 Valley 53 Abingdon 56 Valley 58 Farmington 77 Valley 52 V.I.T. 47 Valley 48 Bushnell 46 Valley 57 Avon 41 Roseville Tournament Valley 49 Bardolph 47 Valley- 50 Prairie City 42 Valley 42 Colchester 46 Fulton County Tournament Valley- 41 Farmington 51 Valley 45 Cuba 49 The 1951 Vail -re Hi 41 First row—Arlen Walters. Eldon Utsinger. Robert Hagaman. Charles Smith Jack Scott. Second row—Charles Putman. Charles Widger Dean Miller. Allen Elliott. Gail Mathis. Third row—Mr. Wine. Richard Vin Camp James Roberts. Donald Higgs. Frederick Duncan. Mr. Radosevich. BASKETBALL ( B TEAM) The Valley Viking Junior Varsity has enjoyed a very successful season, having won the majority of the games they have played. They won second place in the county tournament and proved that they were an excellent team for ball handling and shooting ability. They will provide plenty of trouble for Fulton County teams in the next two years. The members of the squad are Fred Duncan. Charles Putman. Dick Vin Camp. Dick Roberts. Dean Miller. Kenneth Cameron. Donald Higgs. Charles Luman. Jack Scott. Arlen Walters. Gail Mathis. Eldon Utsinger. Charles Widger. Allen Elliott and Charles Smith. Valley 62 Yates City 27 Valley 34 Farmington 41 Valley 56 Avon 29 Valley 47 Bushnell 28 Valley 45 Astoria 37 Valley 54 Elmwood 30 Valley 24 V.I.T. 30 Valley 14 Havana 35 Valley .47 Brimfield 25 Valley 40 Lewistown 25 Valley 36 Rova 44 Valley 42 Lewistown 43 Valley 58 Cuba 32 Valley 45 Astoria 52 Valley 26 Abingdon 27 Valley 54 Farmington 37 Valley 47 V.I.T. 32 Valley 51 Bushnell 36 Valley 46 Avon 48 County Tournament Valley 57 Astoria 44 Valley 37 Cuba 34 Valley 35 V.I.T. 40 42 The 1951 Valt-ee-Hi Garry Cook Forward Firmon Melton Guard Dale Kempster Forward Leon Dierdorff Center The 1951 Vall-ee Hi VALLEY’S SWEET SIX Bud Cluts Guard Sonny Essex Guard The 1951 Vail ee Hi We are proud to call your attention to our new library. The room that was used as a study hall during our first two years has been divided into two rooms. The east part is the library. It is very modern and a great improvement. The stacks are on the west wall and the room is furnished with tables and chairs. We have some excellent new books which were a gift from the Fairview American Legion. The west part, which is half as large as the library, is our English room and accommodates twice as many students as the one formerly used. As we glance back over our three years we can appreciate the progress that Valley has made and we know it will continue to grow and in- crease its educational opportunities. It was our pleasure to take you on this trip through our school with us. We hope you have enjoyed it. T THE PAIR TREE 46 The 9 5 Vall-ee-Ht The 1951 Vail ee-Hi 47 THEME SONGS Eldon Utsinger Here Comes Santa Chus Lillian Langenstein Here Comes the Bride Firmon Melton Hadacol Boogie Sue Anderson Anniversary Waltz Ruth Grieve Oh. Johnny! Marilynn Cox Miss You Marlena Anderson Serenade of the Bells Howard Roberts Slow Boat to China Eldon Wilson You Got To Be a Football Hero Shirley Moak You Call Everybody Darling Emma Lou Rcnch Horses. Horses. Crazy over Horses Bobby Elliott Why Was I Born? JoAnne Baxter Yours Is My Heart Alone Senior Boys Over There Dick Roberts I'm Looking for a Sweetheart Mr. Babbitt South of the Border Larry Hulet Ain’t I Ever Coin’ to Get a Girl in My Arms? Delores Ulm Love to You Is Just a Game Jim Widger (So. and Sr.) Never Trust a Woman Marian Roe Why Should I Cry Over You? Betty Bailey Maybe It's That Thing Called Love Mr. Wine For He's a Jolly. Good Fellow Mrs. Warfield Charlie. My Boy Mr. Winkle Music. Maestro. Please Senior Boys' Mothers Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight? Cavitt Hollis The Love Bug Will Bite You Marna Rae Shreves I'll Dance at Your Wedding Berta Lou Conlon and Robbie Wolford Blue Skies Senior Class Among My Souvenirs Whole School Memories 48 The 1951 Vail ee-Hi The 1951 Vail Hi 49 PATRONS The following business firms have made the piihlieation of this hook nos sihle. Let's show our appreciation hy Fairview Leonard Gluts Everett Hagaman Fairview State Ranking Go. Dr. I. S. Easton Midland Eleetrie Goal Co. The Fairview Insurance Agency Spoon River Hatcheries Fairview Motor Sales Robert Erickson. General Trucking Frankcovich Store Ekstrand's Store Miller's Prod lice Leonard Hagaman. Oliver Sales- Serviee Betar’s Cafe Hagaman Garage C. S. Vorhees Go. Wheat's .Market (Frank Joe) Clifton Suydam, Auctioneer Fairview Farmers Elevator Go. Fairview Colleries Corporation Pauline’s Beauty Shop Truax-Traer Goal Go. Fairview Central Telephone Co. trading with them! London Mills London Mills Fanner� ’ Co-op F. L. Bodeu Agency Elliott and Murphy Garage Benson's Sales and Service Jacobs’ Grocery Ahlgren Recreation L. and O. Super Market Westover's Coffee Shop Corn Belt Garage Ellisville Harry R. Griffith (Quality Footwear, Shoe Repairing. Gent's Furnishings Forneris’ Skelgas Service and Appliances Forneris’ Grocery Dukes’ Standard Service Rlout's D-X Station Ellisville Mining Co. Midway Garage Service Station Maquon Russell Martin Service Station Chois’ Grocery Meats Widnier and Dredge Allis Chalmers O'Brien Feed Store 50 The 1951 Vail ee Hi PATRONS Hall’� Cliif Kivernide Restaurant O’Wen’s Variety Store Parli Implement Store Koh Elliott, Knox County Oil Company Gooding's Grocery June’s Beauty Parlor Strode’� Garage Simpson Powelson Lumber Co. Folkenroth for Insurance Rapatee Kapatee Grain Co. Brashear Grocery Conlon Garage Minnesota Josten’s Galesburg The Paintcraft Co. Wilson Paper Co. Churchill Mfg. Co. Weat herbee Sporting Goods Co. School Equipment Service Quincy Hamm’s Music Shop The 1951 Vail ee-Hi Canton Lundry’s Flying Service Kichert’s Swearingen Wholesale Co. Knepp’s The New Garden Theatre Scripps-McCartney Co. L. J. Lefebvre Brown’s Snappy Lunch Bowman Bros. Shoe Store Canton Cleaners Newmann’s D. L. Swartzhaugh. IH Refrigerators and freezers—IH Farm Equipment Bader Canton Motor Co., Inc. I)r. H. P. Maxwell. Dentist Greenwell and Gray Carver Denny Inc. R. . L. Implement Co. Hillcrest Theatre Co. (Canton Wholesale Co. Flynn Building .Materials Oaks and Sons Pschirrer ami Sons--Coal Co. Dr. A. I), de Revey Senn Soldwedel Co. Callahan Drug Store 51 AUTOGRAPHS A Twinco Yearbook. Twin City Printing Co.. Champaign. Illinois