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

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 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

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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

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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