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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1953 volume:

VaLL-EE-HI t e s4 uiual Co-Editors . Assistant Editor Business Manager Asst. Bus. Mgr. Photographer Advisor .... . . BEVERLY ROTZ BERTHA RAY . . TED ANDERSON . . . CHAS. LUMAN . WADENA PICKREL . . BOBBY ELLIOTT MISS LEAH ROBERSON Valleys Code of Ethics COURTESY—Courtesy makes for the happiness of others, and lifts us above ourselves. TRUTH —Be true; speak the truth; seek the truth, for the truth shall make you free. HONOR —When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead. SERVICE —Unspeakable is man’s inhumanity to man; infinite is the help man can yield to man. 2 DEDICATION Is ft to right: Front Row Bill Gluts Arlcn Walters Charles Smith Allen Elliott Don Higgi Joe Kallcy Jan Rydcn Flic Utsinger Fred Duncan Glen Cluts, Manager Second Row Gerald Wine, Ant. Coach Bill Cannon Fiarold Smith Kenneth Cameron Jack Scott Dick Vin Camp Jim Widger Gail Mathias Ed Hahn Karroll Combs Coach Bennett Back Row Arkie Utsinger Dale Anderson Owen Jones LcRoy Roberts Gene Colvin Terry Douglas Richard Woolsey James Shover Ronald Cozad Dave Mason Terry Scott John Cravcr Manfred Berwcger . , , lt cd evitH eyieat frleaccvie tAat eve 'Dedicate itutuai 1953 to t£e 1 alley ‘Vi6i tyc. Valley High students are very proud of their football team this year for it com- pleted a thrilling and victorious season. They were coached by Hendry S. Bennett and his assistant, Gerald O. W ine. The Vikings started the season by defeating Southeastern (Industry) 28-6. Valley went the rest of the year with only one defeat, this being at the hands of Lewistown, 7-6. Valley won 4 and lost 1 Olympic Conference game. By doing this the Vikings tied for first place in the Olympic Conference with Bushnell and Lewistown. The Valley grid men scored 167 total points and allowed only 27 points to be scored against them. 3 BOARD OF EDUCATION The members of the Board of Education of Valley Senior High School, District 4 are the official body through which the people of the school district provide for the instruction of their children. For educational leadership, efficient ad- ministration, and effective policy control, the citizens look to the members for this service. We wish to express our appreciation to the Board mem- bers for their untiring efforts to make our school better wherever possible. The members are: Mr. Floyd Blout, president................Ellisville Mr. Harold Omer, secretary..................Fairview Mr. Ralph Deushane..........................Fairview Mr. Dale Hatch............................Ellisville Mr. Weldon McWilliams.........................Maquon Mr. Lloyd Overcash............................London Mills Mr. Wendell Owens.............................London Mills 4 ANNUAL STAFF PERSONNEL OF ANNUAL STAFF Ted Anderson, Charles Lunun, Beverly Rot , Bertha Ray, Wadena Pickrel. Bobby F.lliott, (Standing) Leah Roberson, Adviser. Lots of hours were put in on the Vall-ee-hi but everyone was willing to work because we wanted to produce a bigger and better book than last year. One of our greatest problems was to find ways to make money to finance our annual. Selling Christmas cards was one method we used. We got money from different organizations in school and from businesses who wished to advertise in our year book. Much praise and thanks go to Miss Roberson, our adviser. She worked just as hard or maybe even harder than the staff. Again we of the Vall-ee-hi staff say thank you.” Co-Editors Beverly Rotz, Bertha Ray Assistant Editor Ted Anderson Business Manager Chas. Luman Assistant Business Manager Wadena Pickrel Photographer Bobby Elliott 5 Mr. Wood Mr. L. B. Delabar Mrs. Dorothy Harden Mr. Hendry Bennett MR. WOOD Principal, Mathematics Culvcr-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 University of Iowa, M.A. New York University University of Illinois Colorado College of Education MRS. DOROTHY HARDEN •.- Secretary MR. HENDRY BENNETT Physical Education. Coach, Drivers Training. General Business Illinois Wesleyan FACULTY MR. GERALD WINE Commerce, Assistant Coach Western Illinois Stite College, B.S. in Ed., M S. in Ed. University of Illinois MR. SAMUEL MAXEY Chemistry, Social Science Marion College, B.S. in Ed. Emory and Henry College Western Illinois State College Indian: University, M.S. in Ed. Mr. Gerald Wine Mr. Samuel Maxey MISS LEAH ROBERSON Typing, General Business Western Illinois State College. B.Ed. Whitewater State Teachers College University of Iowa MR. HARRY BABBITT Mr . Ruth Threw Mr. Donald Winkle -� MRS. RUTH THREW Vocational Home Economics Bradley University, B.S. University of Illinois Mr. Dean Reach Mr . Derma Lindstrom MR. DEAN REACH In Just rial Arts Monmouth College University of Illinois, B.S. in Ed., M.S. MR. DONALD WINKLE MRS. DORMA LINDSTROM Instrumental Music Vocal Music Western Illinois State College, B.S. in Ed. Carthage College, B.A. North Central FACULTY MRS. IRMA TIMMONS Speech. English Jordan College of Music Butler University University of Illinois MR. MARVIN SIBERT Biology. Physics. Geometry. Algebra Indiana Central College Western Illinois State College Univeisity of Iowa MR. CHARLES L. HARN Vocational Agriculture Western Illinois State College University of Illinois, B.S. in Ed.Voc.Ag- MRS. GENEVIEVE WARFIELD English. Girls’ Physical Education Western Illinois State College, B.S. in Ed. Mr . Irma Timmon Mr. Marvin Sibert Mr. Charles L. Harn Mr . Genevieve Warfield Shirley Archdale Naomi Armstrong Phil Brown Ruby Burkhead Kenneth Cameron Mary Lou DuFour SENIORS Allen Elliott Robert Elliott Mary Ann Fluke 8 June Foreman Tom Gooding Jack Harler Donald Higgs Larry Hulet Louise Hurt Pat Jones Joe Kalley 9 Kenneth Kemper Doris Logue Carol Lowery Charles Luman James Mason Gail Mathis SENIORS Janet Melton Dean Miller Ervin Morris Lucille Morse Lois Nesbit Jack Pickrel Charles Putman Bertha Rav Dick Roberts Beverly Rotz Jan Ryden Ed Schulthes SENIORS Jack Scott Charles Smith Marilynn Suydam Richard Taylor Carol Utsinger Eldon Utsinger Richard Vin Camp Virgil Vollmar Arlen Walters Ernest Watters Audrey Westovtr SENIORS Joyce White Kay White Charles Widger 12 Fern Wilson James Widger JUNIOR CLASS RICHARD ANDERSON TED ANDERSON PATSY BAILEY VIVIAN BALL WILLARD BAUMAN LARRY BENSON MANFRED BERWERGER MARY JO BLOUT CHARLOTTE BOWEN ANNA BRECKENRIDGE CLINTON CANNON WILLIAM CLUTS KARROLL COMBS SANDRA COOK LARRY COURTNEY MARNELL DALEY JANE DOWNIN’ MARILYN DURDLE MYRNA ESSEX PAUL FISHER LARRY FLEISHER DELORES FORD ED HAHN ROSEMARY HALSEY GLENN HELLE MARILYN HENDERSON BERTON HOLLIS NINA HURT JUDY JAGGARD JAMES JONES LARRY KNOTT CAROL KREIDER WILLIAM LEATHERS DALE LEHNHAUSFN VERNA LEIGHTON NORMAN LINDSTROM DONALD LOCKE KAY LUMAN RAY LUMAN MALCOLM MELVIN ALICE MUNGER KENNETH MURPHY FARRELL MYERS PATSY Mt DANIEL LARRY NF.SBIT JAMES NORRIS PAT NORRIS W ADENA P1CKREL MAXINE PUTMAN DOROTHY ROCK RUSSELL ROCK JANIS ROSS BETTY SAMPSON HOW ARD SAMPSON PAT SCHULTHES MILDRED SMITH GERALD SPENNY LEON SUYDAM SHIRLEY SW ANSON LELIA WARD RONALD WEBB SHARLEE WEBER JAMES WELCH LINDA WIDGER 15 SOPHOMORE CLASS DALE ANDERSON RUTH ANDERSON ELEANOR BALL LARRY BARKLEY EDWARD BURKHEAD WILLIAM CANNON GLEN CLUTS GENE COLVIN RONALD COZAD JOHN CRAVER CAROL DALLEFELD DOR RANCE DOUBET TERRY DOUGLASS JAMES DuFOUR CHELLA MADGE DUNBAR FREDDIE EHRENHART DOROTHY ELLIOTT no pic. STANLEY ETTER CAROL FOLKENROTH JAMES FORD MARIA HACKSPACHI R PHYLLIS HAGAMAN RICHARD HAHN HELEN HIGGS ROSEMARY HOLLIS L DAVID HOLLISTER iV ROBERTA JAGGARD OWEN JONES I ROGER KEMPSTER JANET LATIMER ROGER LUMAN SONIA KAY MARTIN DAVID MASON ROSE ELLEN McMAHON RICHARD McMAHON CAROLYN McDONNOUGH ALFRED MOREY BARBARA MYERS LARRY MYERS BEVERLY PAULL ALICE RAY LARRY RENCH LtROY ROBERTS WILLIAM ROBERTS MARY SUE RYDEN TERRY SCOTT GARY SCHELLCROSSLEE JAMES SHOVER RONALD SIMPSON HAROLD SMITH W ANDA TINDER ARKIE UTSINGER SHIRLEY VAN TINE NEVA VOLLMAR GENE WATKINS DEAN WATTERS EVELYN WIDGF.R MARILYN WILLIAMSON GILBERT WOLFORD MARLENE WOOD FAYRENE WOODS RICHARD WrOOLSEY KAY YOUNG 14 G. A. A. Row I: Anna Brcckcnridgc. Jane Dowin, Carolyn MeDonnough, Alice Mungcr, Wadena Pickrel, Marilynn Suvdam. Verna Leighton, Ruby Burkhead, Janet Melton, Wanda Tinder, Alice Ray and Marlene Wood. Row 2: Sandra Cook, Lois Nesbit. Marilyn Hagaman, Budde F.hrenhart, Patsy Bailey. Joyce White, Pat Jones, Rosemary Halsey, Pat Norris, Shirley Swanson, Sonia Martin and Mrs. Warfield. Row 3: Fayrcne Woods, Judy Jaggard. Dorothy Flliott, Norma Ford, Pat McDaniel. Maria Hackspacher, Carol Krcidcr, Lclia Ward, Dorothy Rock, Barbara Myers, Rose Ellen McMahon, Myrna Essex. Nina Hurt and Patsy Graham. Row 4: Mary Lou DuFour, Sharry Weber, Neva Vollmar. Naomi Armstrong, Carol Lowery, Lucille Morse, June Foreman, Doris Logue. Helen Higgs. Roberta Jaggard, Beverly Pauli. Carol Utsingcr, Linda Widger and Bertha Ray. Row 5: Mary Sue Ryden. Mildred Smith. Marilyn Durdle, Marilyn Henderson, Jams Ross, Pat Schulthes, Farrell Myers, Betty Sampson, Carol Folkenroth, Ruth Anderson, Betty Hagaman and Mary Jo Blout. The Girls Athletic Association sponsored their first G.A.A. play day in October of this year, with the theme My Lucky Day.” Although it was a lot of hard work, everyone agreed that it was a success and good publicity for Valley High. Some plans were made about having one in the spring for the future sophomore girls. Some of the girls in G.A.A. earned local and state awards by participating in all of the association’s activities and also by after school activities of bowling and swimming. Farrell Myers and Wadena Pickrel, active members, attended G.A.A. camp at Bloomington. The girls told of their various activities and of the new friends they made at camp. Also they brought back many new ideas for the organization and in doing this the whole G.A.A. was benefited. In February, the G.A.A. held its annual carnival to provide funds for the various activities. As in years before, the carnival was a great success. The officers were as follows: president, Marilynn Suydam; secretary, Verna Leigh- ton; treasurer, Wadena Pickrel. Mrs. Warfield, our able adviser, deserves much credit for our successful year in G.A.A. 15 STUDENT COUNCIL Statod: Marlene Wood, Gerald Spcnny, Stanley F.tter. Jack Harlcr, Torn Goodins. Beverly Rot . Jan Ryden, Charles I uman Bertha Ray. Standing: Shirley Atchdalc. Arlen «alters, Mrs. Threw, Bill Gluts, Marilynn Suydam. T he Student Council, composed of elected representatives, class and organization presidents, and editors of The Voice and Vall-ee-hi, worked throughout the year on various projects put before them by the student body. The Council sponsored many activities for the education and entertainment of the student body. Some of the major activities were: September: Sale of football pencils November: Mock election of president January: Career Day Recreation round-ups March: Recreation round-ups Post card day October: Sponsored Homecoming December: Christmas Party Sale of basketball pencils February: Student government day Recreation round-ups April: Student Council president election May: Inter-school track meet Besides these activities the Student Council sponsored several assembly programs during the year. They also approved and recommended dates for activities spon- sored by other organizations. Several propositions for the betterment of the school, such as the activity plans, were acted upon. 16 THE VOICE OF THE VALLEY One of the busiest groups at Valley High is the staff of The Voice, Valley’s school paper. The Voice is published by the journalism class every two weeks by a staff of thirty-one members. The Voice exchanges papers with 1 1 other schools. Also free copies arc sent to the Board of Education, the Advisory Council, principals, and Valley alumni now in sei vice. Thanks go to Mr. Wine for the wonderful job he has done in advising the paper staff. Without his help The Voice would be an impossibility. THE VOICE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Jack Harlcr Co-Assistant Editors Mary Jo Blout, Mildred Smith Business Manager Carol Kreidcr Assistant Business Managers Dick Roberts, June Foreman Organization News Editor Shirley Swanson Organization News Staff—Betty Hagaman, Betty Sampson, Lucille Morse, Pat McDaniel, Lois Nesbit, Sharry Weber, Verna Leighton, Beverly Rotz, Kenny Kemper, Ruby Burkhead Feature News Editor Shirley Archdale Feature News Staff—Bertha Ray, Pat Bailey, Pat Schulthes, Budde Ehrenhart, Judy Jaggard, Marilyn Hagaman, Pat Norris, Mariivnn Suydam Sports Editor Jack Pickrcl Sports Reporters Arlcn Walters, Dick Roberts, Jim Mason, Vivian Ball Art Editor Joyce White Assistant Art Editors Budde Ehrenhart, Pat McDaniel Production Editors Patsy Graham, Naomi Armstrong Production Staff—Jack Pickrel, Jim Mason, Shirley Archdale, Bertha Ray, Beverly Rotz, Carol Kreidcr, Betty Hagaman 17 F. H. A. Left to Right—Back Row: Sandra Cook. Verna Leighton, Kay Luman. Mildred Smith, Charlotte Bowen, Janis Rots, Maxine Putman. Lind- Widger, Doris Logue. Mary DuFour. Fourth Row: Alici Ray, Neva Vollmar, Marilyn Williamson, Chella Dunbar, Alice Mungcr, Maria Hackspacher, Fern Wilson, Lucille Morse, Bertha Ray, Dorothy Elliott, Rosemary Halsey. Third Row: Janet Latimer, Sharlee Weber. Beverly Pauli, Rose Ellen McMahon, Barbara Myers, Ruby Burkhcad, Marilyn Durdle, Ruth Anderson, Wadena Pickrcl, Betty Hagaman, Marilyn ilagaman, Myrna Essex, Beverly Rot .. Second Row: Pat Schulthes, Shirley Swanson, Phyllis Hagaman, Carol Ehrerhart, Carol Kreidcr, Carol Folkcnroth, Anna Brcckcnridgc, Helen Higgs, Sue Rvdcn, Marlene Wood, Carol Utsingcr. First Row: Mrs. Threw. Nina Hurt, Mary Jo Blout, Farrell Myers, Marilyn Henderson, Shirley Archdale. Patsy Graham, Janet Melton, Pat McDaniel, Sonia Martin, Carolyn McDonough. CREED We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage And high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking Old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes. Homes for America’s future. Homes where living will be the expression of everything That is good and fair. Homes where truth and love and security and faith Will be realities, not dreams. We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage And high hope. 18 F. H. A. Shirl, Cy Ar‘ kdilc P� t'V 1952-53 OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Historian Recreation Publicity Chapter Mother Adviser Shirley Archdale Marilyn Henderson Patsy Graham Janet Melton Mary Jo Blout Nina Hurt Farrell Myers Pat McDaniel Mrs. Rotz Mrs. Threw 1952-53 PROGRAM September—Formal initiation of new members Sponsored an all school dance with the F.F.A. October—Lesson on Flower Arrangements and Corsage Making Cookie sale November—Radio program over WMBD, Peoria Organization meeting for earning of F.H.A. degrees December—Party for first graders — Christmas Exchange Work on parliamentary procedure January—Lesson on cake decoration February—Radio program over WMBD, Peoria Earning of Degrees — Style Show March—Cookie sale April—Lesson on Hair Styling and Care of the Hair Field trip May—Mother and Daughter Banquet — Awards Installation of new officers for 1953-54 F.H.A. is a national organization of pupils who study homemaking in junior and senior high schools. We work together for better and happier home life for everyone. We think that helping to make happy homes, now and in the future, is the most important thing that you can do for democracy. Flower—Red Rose—A symbol of vibrant, glowing health. Colors—Red and White—Symbolic of youth and purity. Motto—Toward New Horizons—This expresses the purpose of the organization. 19 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, Arlen Walters; vice-president, Leon Suy- dam; secretary, Virgil Vollmar; treasurer, Larry Knott; reporter, Kenneth Kemper; sentinel, Clinton Cannon. Some of the most important parts of the program of work for 1952-53 were: com- peting in Sectional Chapter contest; to attend Sectional Leadership Training School; to send officers to National Convention; definite schedule for F.F.A. meetings; to hold a pest killing contest; test milk and soil for farmers; to continue the chain gilt project; to have special speakers at F.F.A. monthly meetings; to hold chili supper for the win- ners of the pest killing contest; to sell garden seeds; to hold F.F.A. and F.H.A. formal banquet; to hold an F.F.A. parents’ night and various other activities. The Valley F.F.A. was well represented at the Sectional, County, and Illinois State Fairs in swine, beef, dairy, and poultry departments. At the county and sectional fairs there were 38 exhibitors in the four departments winning 103 A’s, 45 B’s, and 8 C ratings; at the Illinois State Fair there were 3 exhibitors in swine, 1 in beef, and 14 in poultry; the poultry was shown in both junior and open shows. The Valley chapter had 3 members who received their State Farmer degrees at the Illinois State Convention. They were Donald Sheckler, who won production awards on swine, beef, corn, and poultry; Allen Blout and Marvin White. Donald Sheckler also was a Sectional Star Farmer, elected vice-president of Section 12, Director of Dis- trict 3 and State Sentinel. Three officers, Arlen Walters, Leon Suydam and Virgil Vollmar, and Mr. Harn attended the F.F.A. National Convention at Kansas City, Missouri during October 12 to 15. The senior agriculture boys and Mr. Harn went to Chicago on November 29 to the International Livestock Show. We, the members of the Valley chapter, wish to thank Mr. Harn, our advisor, for the time he has spent with us. 20 21 JUST •■I muM vim III tlMHMM 22 1. Bill Leathers, Jack Pickrcl, and Stanley Etter 2. Verna Leighton and Clinton Cannon 3. Valley band 4. Dale Pauli 5. Beverly Rotz 6. Jim Widger 7. Marilyn Hagaman, Marilynn Suydam, Shir- ley Archdale, and Joyce White 8. Eldon Utsinger 9. Patsy Graham 10. Parrel Myers and Wadena Pickrel 11. Joyce White 12. Gerald Van Tine 13. Marilynn Suydam 14. Sophomore boys at initiation 15. Maria Hackspacher 16. Caiolyn Red” McDonough 17. Tom Gooding and Bob Elliott 18. Pat McDaniel 19. Pat Jones 20. Mr. Wood and Mr. Wine 21. Charles Smith 22. Mr. Maxey 2 3. Budde Ehrenhart 24. Mary Ann Fluke 25. Jack Harler and Arkic Utsinger 26. Bobby Jagg.'.rd, Ruth Anderson, and Rose Ellen McMahon 27. Joyce White, Beverly Pauli, and Bobby Jagg2rd 28. Joyce White 29. Sonia Kay Martin, Larry Myers, and Mary Sue Rydcn 23 SPANISH CLUB Seated: Tom Gooding, Jack Harlcr. Manfred Berweger, Joyce White, Charles Luman, Janet Latimer. Charlotte Bowen, Martlynn Suydam, Carol Lowery. Standing: Terry Douglas, Gerald Van Tine. Jan Kyden. Bob Flliott, Marnell Daley, Jim Ford. LA I IGA PAN AMERICAN A This has been the first year that Valley has had an official Spanish Club. Membership is open to all Spanish students. The purpose of the club is to increase interest in Spanish and in the Spanish-speaking countries. Our club is a member of the Illinois Federation of Pan- American Leagues. Last spring at the annual meeting in Bloomington, the Valley Spanish Club was represented by Marna Rae Shreves and Jan Ryden who danced the Jarabe Tapatio” or Mexican Hat Dance. This year the Spanish Clubs of Canton, Galesburg and Valley have been meeting once a month at the various schools. Each club is responsible for a number on the program. Group singing in Spanish is enjoyed by everyone. Persons who are interested also learn to do several Mexican regional dances. During the year the Valley club has two or three Mexi- can suppers. Also each spring, the club journeys to Manual High in Peoria to see the Panamerican Fiesta. The Spanish Club officers are as follows: Charles Luman, president; Joyce White, secretary; Janet Latimer, treasurer. Gerald Van Tine, Reporter 24 BAND The High School Band personnel is as follous: FLUTES: Joyce White, Shirley Swanson, Marilyn Durdle. ALTO SAX: Kay Young, Pat Jones, Larry Rench, Pat Norris, Ronnie Simpson. TROMBONES: Charles Luman, Myrna Essex, Donald Locke, Carol Folkenroth. Rose Mary Hollis. TYMPANI: Carol Kreider. TENOR SAX: Larry Benson. BASSOON: Clinton Cannon. BARITONE SAX: Kay Luman. FRENCH HORN: Marilynn Suydam. BASS CLARINETS: Fern Wilson, Farrell Myers. BARITONE: Ruth Anderson, Pat Bailey. CLARINETS: Sharlee Weber, Marlene Wood, Sonia Martin, Joe Kalley, Kenneth Cameron, Marilynn Hagaman, Janet Latimer, Phyllis Hagaman, Gerald Spenny, Gib Wolford, Roger Kcmpstcr CORNETS: Pat Schuithcs, Marnell Daley, Jack Scott, Gail Mathis, Fayrcnc Woods, Leon Suydam, Bob Elliott, Roger Luman. DRUMS: Tom Gooding, Terry Douglas, Helen Higgs. BASSES: Ted Anderson, Bill Hagaman, Janis Ross. DIRECTOR: Donald Winkle. One of the outstanding advertising mediums of the Spocn River Valley Schools is the Valley A” Band. The band is composed of 47 Senior High School students and 12 outstanding Junior High pupils. The Valley instrumental department was organized in 1948, and now numbers 150 students on band instruments. In two years of I.H.S.A. competition this fine band has qualified both times for the State finals. In three years of competition at the Illi- nois State Fair, they have won First Division honors three times. The Valley Band has been under the able direction of Mr. Donald Winkle since its organization in 1948. A great deal of planning has been necessary to build up such a fine musical organization since the A” Band is composed of members from the various parts of the unit: Ellisville, Maqu n, London Mills, Rapatee, and Fairview. 25 CHORUS The chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Dorma Lindstrom, had 55 members the school year of 1952-53. A formal concert was held in the spring of 1952 with guest soloists and a guest director. Professor Wolfe from Carthage College, assisting the chorus. Members of the chorus also attended the music festival held at Farmington in March, 1953. An octet consisting of Wadena Pickrel, Carol Kreider, Pat Schulthes, Farrell Myers, Jack Pickrel, Gerald VanTinc, Gail Mathis, and Bill Flagaman represented the music department in the contest and personal appearances. An operetta, Words and Music,” was presented in February by the chorus. The characters portrayed college students and teachers trying to produce the college operetta. Members of the chorus: Ruth Anderson Beverly Pauli Myrna Essex Bobby Elliott Edward Burkhead Alice Ray Marilyn Henderson Betty Hagaman Eleanor Ball Larry Rcnch Berton Hollis Bill Hagaman Glenn Cluts Mary Sue Rydcn Carol Kreider Pat Jones Dorothy Elliott Wanda Tinder Verna Leighton Gail Mathis Stanley Etter Shirley VanTine Donald Locke lack Pickrel Carol Folkcnroth Marlene Wood Farrell Myers Jan Ryden Phyllis Hagaman Kay Young Pat McDaniel Marilvnn Suydam Rosemary Hollis Bill Bauman Pat Norris Carol Utsinger David Hollister Anna Breckcnridge Wadena Pickrel Gerald VanTinc Janet Latimer Sandra Cook Pat Schulthes Virgil Vollmar Sonia Kay Martin Marncll Daley Gerald Spcnny Joyce White Carolyn McDonough Jane Dowin Shirley Swanson Barbara Myers Rose Ellen McMahon Marilyn Durdle Carol Ehrcnhart 26 LIBRARY LIBRARY PERSONNEL Seated: Mrs. Timmons. Standing: Vivian Ball. Pat Bailey. Anna Brc. kmridge. Patsy Graham. Mary Ann Fluke. Carol Lowery. At the beginning of the year six library assistants were chosen. Each was expected to help students find books, check books and magazines in and out, and collect fines. We were also assigned individual duties. Vivian Ball—Take care of shelves A through E and take care of overdues. Pat Bailey—Shelves F - M. Mend books. Mary Ann Fluke—Shelves N - Z. Search for lost books. Type filing cards. Patsy Graham—Shelves 100 - 700. File catalog cards. Keep shelves free of old magazines. Anna Breckenridge—Shelves 800 — 919. Write call numbers. Carol Lowery—Type catalog cards and book cards. Each day as we went into the library we looked in the desk to see if Mrs. Timmons had left a message which we quite often found. It usually instructed us to find a missing book or maybe cards. Sometimes we librarians left notes for each other concerning the library. During the year we have tried to stencil call numbers on each book. We have in- ventoried the library and added new books. Our special project has been a pamphlet file of material on different occupations. We hope the students were as satisfied with our work as we were in doing it. 2? JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 28 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM OUI! OUI! Again, the Valley Senior High School gymnasium was the scene of the annual junior-senior banquet and prom May, 1952. A very oo la la French theme was elegantly carried out in colors of yellow and blue. I he front of the stage was bedecked by paper napkins. Blue ones spelling out OUI-OUI” and white ones providing a beautiful background. A small model of Pierre”, a French painter, adorned each table. A small velvet covered menu and program written entirely in French was found at each plate. The dinner was prepared by the junior mothers and was served by eight sophomore couples; the waiters wearing black trousers, white shirts, black bow ties and carrying a small towel over their left arm looked much like the French waiters to be found in the sidewalk cafes in gay Paris. The menu consisted mainly of baked ham. Jan Ryden was the Directeur des Toasts” for the evening. Between courses, the seniors were welcomed by Tom Gooding, the junior class president. Jack Martin, the senior class president, gave the response. After a message from Mr. Blout, and a solo from Rolland Howerter, the senior class will was read by Donald Sheckler, followed by the reading of the prophecy by Charles Luman. Next came a duet by Carol Kreider and Rolland Howerter. After some inspiring talks by Mr. Wood and Mr. Delabar the program came to an end with Gerald Van Tine singing some exquisite French songs. The dance music was furnished by Fred Oathout and his orchestra. The senior class sponsor was Harry Babbitt. Gerald Wine and Dorma Freeze were the junior class sponsors. 29 JUNIOR PLAY BROKEN DISHES THE CAST Cyrus Bumpsted Gerald Spcnny Jenny Bumpsted Wadena Pickrel Elaine Bumpsted Sandra Cook Mabel Bumpsted Farrell Myers Myra Bumpsted Pat McDaniel Bill Marnell Daley Sam Green Leon Suydam Quinn Ted Anderson Rev. Stump Manfred Berwerger Chester Armstrong Jim Welch 30 Sa r J - fl c Hell « V a e h CO 7e c 51 CLASS WILL We, the members of the senior class of Valley High, being of sound mind and memory and realizing that we arc at the end of our journey through Valley High, make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. 1, Shirley Archdale, do will my loquacious ways to Nina Hurt. I, Naomi Armstrong, do will my ability to study intensely to Sharlec Weber. I, Phil Brown, do will the tumbling ability I inherited last year to Lairy Benson. I, Ruby Burkhead, do will my small stature to Wadena Pickrel. I, Kenny Cameron, do will my basketball ability to Ted Anderson. I, Mary Lou DuFour, do will my ability to get engaged to Mr. Babbitt. I, Fred Duncan, do will my freedom to go to Billie's to Bcrton Hollis. I, Larry Edwards, do will my muscular build to Norman Lindstrom. I, Budde Ehrenhart, do will my ability to go with an alumnus to Sonja Martin. I, Allen Elliott, do will my shyness around girls to Terry Douglas. I, Bobby Elliott, do will my pretty smile to Miss Roberson. I, Mary Ann Fluke, do will my large build to Evelyn Widger. I, June Foreman, do will my ability to go with Abingdon boys to Pat Schulthcs. I. Tom Gooding, do will my Dodge car troubles to Clint Cannon. I, Patsy Graham, do will my high pitch scream to Bobby Jaggard. I, Betty Hagaman, do will my ability to be married to Shirley Swanson. I, Bill Hagaman, do will my ability to play a bass horn to Larry Nesbit. I, Marilyn Hagaman, do will my dark brown curls to Beverly Pauli. I, Jack Harler, do will my ability to go with one girl for two years to Ed Hahn. I, Don Higgs, do will my ability to make a hook shot to Gary Shcllcrosslec. I, Larry Hulet, do will my seldom heard witty remarks to Bill Leathers. I, Louise Hurt, do will my noisy ways to Rosemary Halsey. I, Pat Jones, do will my ability to get out of class work to Sandra Cook. I, Joe Kalley, do will my ability to grow a beard in three days to Dick McMahon. I, Kenny Kemper, do will my ability to go with Cuba girls to Malcolm Melvin. I, Doris Loguc, do will my sportsmanship in girls P.E. to Pat Bailey. I, Carol Lowery, do will my studious ways to Lelia Ward. I, Charles Luman, do will my irrestiblc charm to Jim Norris. I, Jim Mason, do will my dad’s worn out Ford to my brother Dave. I, Gail Mathis, do will my cornet to Jim Jones. I, Janet Melton, do will my height to Marilyn Durdle. I, Dean Miller, do will my ability to stay away from girls to Larry Courtney. I, Ervin Morris, do will my height to Larry Knott. I, Lucille Morse, do will my quietness to Pat McDaniel. I, Lois Nesbit, do will my body to Mary Sue Ryden. I, Jack Pickrel, do will my long lost soprano voice to Russell Rock. I, Charles Putman, do will my grades in bookkeeping class to Glenn Helle. I, Dick Roberts, do will my good times in journalism class to Karroll Combs. I, Beverly Rotz, do will my red hair and many freckles to Ruth Anderson. I, Jan Ryden, do will all my Boy Scout merit badges to Ray Luman. I, Ed Schulthcs, do will my driver’s license to Howard Sampson. I, Jack Scott, do will my best girl as mascot to next year’s football squad. I, Marilyn Suydam, do will my seat next to Bcrton Hollis to anyone who will have it. I, Dick Taylor, do will the use of my name to Malcolm Melvin when he goes to Canton. I, Carol Utsinger, do will my big blue eyes to Millie Smith. I, Elic Utsinger, do will my ability to stay away from Valley girls to Bill Cluts. I, Gerald VanTine, do will my ability to play the piano to Don Locke. I, Dick VinCamp, do will my ability to go steady to Arkic Utsinger. 1, Virgil Vollmar, do will my speed to James Shovcr. I, Arlen Walters, do will my crew cut to Mr. Winkle. I, Ernest Watters, do will by ability to race cars to Roger Kempstcr. I, Audrey Westover, do will my share in our restaurant to Alice Ray. I, Joyce White, do will my taste for Sam Spade mysteries to Patsy Norris. I, Kay White, do will my coon hounds to Ed Burkhead. I, Charles Widger, do will my coon hunting ability to Dale Lchnhauscn. I, Jim Widger, do will my school skipping ability to Glenn Cluts. I, Fern Wilson, do will my scat in English class to Alice Munger. To Mrs. Timmons we will the unrestricted use of such ad- jectives as arrogant, self-centered and conceited. To Mrs. Lindstrom and Mr. Wine we leave each a book on mob psychology to help them understand future classes. To Mr. Pauli we leave all the apple cores, empty gum wrap- pers and pop corn sacks. To Mr. Wood and each of the faculty members we leave our untold respect and admiration. To the school we leave the memory of a proud and talented class. C. L. 53 32 CLASS PROPHECY I hear that Jan Ryden is head of the engineer- ing department at the Admiral plant in Galesburg and has become an active Boy Scout leader there. Bob Elliott has become head of the portrait photography department of Esquire magazine. Bob takes some good shots there. Fred Dijncan, head coach at Bradley Uni- versity, has announced that his team should win the N.C.A.A. tournament this year. Good work, Coach Duncan! Gerald VanTine and his evangelistic troop were through here not so long ago. Gerald still dazzles people with his ability to play the piano and his great voice. I hear that the Supreme Court is having trouble with the Archdale Transportation Company again. It seems that Shirley Archdale, owner and chief driver of the big company, has instructed the com- pany lawyer, Tom Gooding, to fight a new state law concerning the spinner knobs on Shirley's trucks. I saw Eldon Utsinger, the stock car tycoon, not so long ago. He came to Africa to try out his latest stock car on the Sahara desert; it seems that no other place was large enough. He calls it the Ut- singer Special but really it's a Ford body with a Case motor. Elic doesn't do much of his own driving any more but he has hired El) ScHULTHES and Ed has really been burning up the dirt tracks. Ed's wild driving seems to encourage business for the Scott Undertaking Parlors, the largest under- taking business in the world, with branch morgues from coast to coast. Their motto is, We undertake anything. Of course it is owned by our old friend. Jack Scott. Pat Jones, the New York socialite, recently threw a big party, I hear. Pat has made her millions on the stock market and her parties are the main social events of New York. I see in the Chicago Daily News that editor Jack Harler has just made Jack Pickrel head of the sports department. It seems that the two Jacks are an unbeatable journalistic combination. I won- der how Pickrel w ill like working on a Republican paper. Joe Kalley, the famous TV expert, has per- fected a new' TV set that has a fourth dimension; the players can step off the screen and shake hands with the viewers. Not so long ago we heard Bill Hagaman’s latest band number. Bill is the band director at the University of Illinois and is rapidly becoming an- other John Philip Sousa. Oh yes! How is Kenny Cameron coming along teaching bookkeeping there at Valley High. Kenny always did like bookkeeping. Patsy Graham has become a professional screamer for the CBS television network. Who would have ever thought that that silly scream w'ould make a fortune for Patsy. Betty Hagaman seems to have done all right for herself in becoming the executive vice-president of the Studebaker Motor Co. The auto industry can prepare for some radical new designs now. It seems as though Janet Melton and Budde Ehrenhart are pacing the fashion w ith their stun- ning creations fresh from New York. Budde designs the clothes and Janet does the manufacturing. The girls specialize in bathing suits, that way it s easier on them both. I bought some recordings lately that were made by the famous Gail Mathis orchestra, featuring Gail himself on the cornet and Hot Lips Luman on the trombone. The girls at Valley used to call Charley hot lips,” but I don't remember Mr. Winkle ever doing it. I was glad to hear that Audrey Westover had won the woman's weight-lifting championship of the world at the Olympics. They say that Audrey's points were vital in another U. S. victory over Russia. Nice going, Audrey. General James Widger, commander of the U.N. forces in Korea, has announced a new secret weapon called the twerp gun, an improved ver- sion of the Russian burp gun. Maybe Jim will clear up that Korean situation for us someday. Senator Don Higgs is really creating a stir w ith his senate crime investigating committee. Mr. Maxey always predicted a great future for Don. Phil Brown, the world famous detective, is the man behind the scenes who digs up the evidence for Senator Higgs. Larry Hulet, the famous movie star, wrote me that he was recently assigned the role of Tarzan in a new movie, Tarzan and the Queen of Sheba. It seems that Marilynn Suydam is playing the role of the Queen of Sheba in this picture and it is supposed to break all box office records. Fern Wilson’s redheads have been touring the world lately and dazzling everyone with their great ball playing. June Foreman tours with the troop and has charge of the donkey ball games which the girls sometimes play. Don't get too close to the donkey, June. I wonder if Fern's hair changed to red all by itself. 35 CLASS PROPHECY Dean Miller has worked his way to the presi- dency of the Hadacol Company and is now sponsor- ing a big advertising campaign. This time it cures more ailments than ever. One of the many people who testify as to how good the stuff is is Lois Ann Nesbit, owner and operator of a grocery store in London Mills, who says that she used to worry about collecting her bills, but she took Miller's Hadacol and now she doesn't worry about anything. Charles Putman, a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, has recently been voted the League's most valuable player because his brilliant pitching pushed the Browns to their first pennant in seventy-five years. Ervin Morris has become famous as a model for men's clothes and is now pushing the idea of high-heeled shoes for men. Joyce White, chairwoman of the national com- mittee of Democratic women, has announced that she will run for the vice-presidency at the national convention this year. Ernest Watters, president of the Valley Board of Education, writes me that the contracts for the new school building have been let and work will begin this spring. At last, the kids at Valley get their new school building. Mary Ann Fluke, new owner of the chain of Karmelkorn shops, has now produced a new candy. It is make of old Karmelkorn mixed into gooseberry fudge; she calls it Flukus Dukus. Mary Ann's leading saleswoman, Marii.ynn Hagaman, says the candy should break all sales records. Louise Hurt has become the fifth person to successfully swim the English Channel. She re- ceived the traditional prize of S3,000 and a kiss from the president of France. Allen Elliott, the great track star, has just set a new' world's record at the hurdle crawl—that’s crawling through the hurdles instead of jumping over them. Dick Roberts also made his mark in the athletic world by setting the record for the pole vault. Good work, Dick. Virgil Vollmar, otherwise known as the mad scientist but really a good guy, has announced that he has completed a rocket ship that will depart for the moon in a few days. It will be piloted by Larry Helium Hips” Edwards, Virgil's right- hand man. It seems that Valley was lucky enough to get Naomi Armstrong back as English teacher. We hope you have an easier time than our English teacher did, Naomi. Mary Lou DuFour has purchased her own jewelry shop and specializes in diamond rings. She used to specialize in diamonds in high school days, too. Doris Logue and Carol Utsinger have be- come famous as singers on TV. The girls sing duets and appear on Kay White’s new' show, What’s My Waistline. James Mason, the noted author, has just come out of retirement to write a new novel, For Whom the Bell Clanks.” He expects it to be a great suc- cess. Dick Taylor, the inventor, recently patented a new type of car with no foot-feed. You control the gas by pushing on the horn ring. Dick says, This w'ay the faster you go the louder your horn honks, thus making it possible to do away with the brake pedal.” Very practical, Dick. Lucille Morse, the great interior decorator, has set new fads for the world with her designs and ideas from her studios in Maquon, Illinois. Carol Lowery, home economist, has recently been made kitchen expert of the Kemper Milling Co., owned by Kenneth Kemper, and special- izing in dog food containing chlorophyll. Ruby Burkhead, the great chemist, has found a new' drug w hich she will call Ribien” and which is guaranteed to keep women from becoming bald- headed. I certainly hope Ruby isn’t having that trouble. Beverly Rotz was recently appointed chief librarian in the Library of Congress. If she keeps that job very long she will need some of Ruby’s dope or she'll have to buy a wig. They say that the Valley Vikings under the guid- ing hand of Coach Arlen Walters are rated one of the top teams in the state this year and are a cinch to make the sweet sixteen. Great work, Arlen, you always did like sweet sixteen. Charles Widger, the steeplejack, has been hired to paint the flagpole on the Empire State Building. Don’t run into any stray airplanes, Charles. Dick VinCamp is big game hunting in Africa. He claims he has found a pet ape and is going to bring it home with him to baby-sit with the children. Charles Smith, w'ho has just returned from The Land of Grass Skirts,” Hawaii that is, is now writing a book entitled Eat Grass and Live Longer.” He expects it to be published soon. Tom Gooding 34 CLASS HISTORY Stars Over Valley —that's the senior class. Pretty true, too, I'd say, but then perhaps I'm preju- diced. But then again, I have to tell the absolute truth since this is to go to press shortly. So, in my humble way, and by way of clear memory, I am about to set down the history of the class of '53. When the year 1950 started, sixty-two edgy, humble sophies came trickling in with the rest. Of course there were some cocky ones in the bunch, but it wasn't long before they were slapped down a few pegs. Unknown to the rest of the juniors and seniors, right here in Valley was a gold mine of brains, talent, initiative and the grit to back up hard work. This is the genesis of the famous class of 1953. Now I must go on with the tale for to tell of our merits without the rest is too much boasting. The usual scheme for money and fun is to have a play, but we couldn't decide what sort of play. So, lo and behold, two of our members, Joyce White and Marna Rae Shreves, hatched up an original for us. Oh, it was pretty corny in spots, as high school plays are apt to be, but the people ate it up and the foundation for our notoriety began. Our first party that year was a roller skating party at Canton. Things went fine, tickets sold well—and then came the first mar on our class's name. Someone had lifted some tickets! But our supervisor, Miss Bennett, came up with a solu- tion to the crime. A little ink stamp bearing the design of a rabbit was secured and stamped on all tickets sold. Anyone seeking admission to the party without a rabbit ticket would be the much sought criminal. Alack, alas, the criminals were never caught. It seems brains cropped up in the wrong manner there, so the rabbit versus people case was closed unsolved. Still being rather money minded, someone thought of selling Valley pennants at school. Every- one seemed to like the idea, so plans were finished and the pennants sold like hot-cakes. To top off our sophomore year, the honor of honors was won for our class—Mary Ann Fluke and Fred Duncan were crowned King and Queen of Valley High. Because of lack of room, time and events must be skipped and move on to the junior year. Tom Gooding was elected as our next president, our sophomore president, Charles Luman, then serving as Student Council representative. Miss Dorma Freese was added as our supervisor in Miss Bennett’s place. This was the big year: prom, class trip, rings, another show to put on. First of all came the show. It had everything from Flora Dora girls in long un- derwear to old women who wore high button shoes and corsets. People came from many miles around for that, and we can all proudly say that it was tops. The class rings were chosen and came after much anxious waiting just before Christmas. Every- one seemed so proud of their new shining rings and if there were any who didn't like them, they were drowned out by the rest. The class trip took us to Chicago for two days and one night. Seems the class piggy bank was bulging, for we stayed at the much celebrated Pal- mer House. It was quite a place. Also seems that Mr. Wine, our class supervisor, was official bouncer for a while. Just too many people with wandering feet and the w rong door keys. Our junior-senior prom in May had everyone aflutter. For many it was menus, paper, dancc- bands, decorations, and a thousand other headaches. It was all really fun, and our efforts weren't in vain. The food was delectable and the gym pretty as a picture. The senior year sees Jan Ryden installed as our president. Tom Gooding, who was president our junior year, is president of Student Council and was the one who really gave the ball a push for a foot- ball homecoming dance. The idea succeeded and for the first time in Valley’s history, there was a homecoming dance. We beat Avon that day to give our Homecoming an extra wonderful touch. During half-time, the candidates for kind and queen paraded in front of the crowd and then around the track for a breathless turn. The senior’s candidates were Pat Jones and Arlen Walters, who strutted their stuff in a beautifully decorated black convert- ible with Budde Ehrenhart and Jack Scott for at- tendants. That night after the votes were all in, Pat and Arlen sat on the throne as king and queen of the first Homecoming. Our final year isn’t finished out yet, but w-e plan to have another smash hit play before we're done. We want to go on another trip, too, if possible, and at the rate our money accumulates, it looks possible. We've made a lot of history and w'e've had a lot of fun these years. Though we will soon leave, we expect to go right on making even more and better history in the new' years ahead. The girl chosen for the D.A.R. award wras Joyce White and the boy for the Citizenship aw'ard was Charles Luman. 35 Pat Jones SENIOR ACTIVITIES SHIRLEY ARCHDALE, Fairview Aug. 12, 1935 Chorus 2, ); F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; F'.H.A. Secretary 3; F.H.A. President 4; G.A.A. 2; Librarian 2; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4. NAOMI ARMSTRONG, London Mills Jan. 22, 1936 Chorus 2; G.A.A. 2, 5, 4; Paper Staff 2, 4; Class Play 2; Librarian 4. PHIL BROWN, London Mills Dec. 19, 1936 F. F.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2. RUBY BURKHEAD, Ellisvillc Sept. 26, 1935 G. A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Chorus 2; Class Play 3. KENNETH CAMERON, Canton June 29, 1936 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 4; Class Play 3; F.F.A. Reporter 3; Chorus 2. MARY LOU DuFOUR, Fairview April 1, 1935 F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2. FRED DUNCAN, London Mills March 3, 1935 Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; King 2. LARRY EDWARDS, Ellisvillc Sept. 8, 1935 F. F.A. 2, 3, 4. CAROL EHRENHART, L’don Mills Aug. 27, 1935 G. A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3; Paper Staff 4; Chorus 4; Class Play 2, 3. ALLEN ELLIOTT, London Mills Aug. 10, 1935 Football 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Treasurer 3. ROBF'RT ELLIOTT, Maquon October 20, 1935 Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Annual Staff Photographer 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Chorus Operetta 3, 4; Band Minstrel 3; Pan-American League 4. MARY ANN FLUKE, Canton October 9, 1935 Band 2, 3; Chorus 2; G.A.A. 2, 3; Paper Staff 3; Librarian 4; Class Play 3; Queen 2. JUNE FORF1MAN, London Mills July 28, 1934 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Paper Staff 4. TOM GOODING, Maquon August 2, 1935 Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Student Council President 4; Class Play 3; Spanish Club 4; Class Treasurer 2; Class President 3; Chorus Operetta 3; Band Minstrel 3; Assistant Business Man- ager Paper 3; Orchestra 4. PATSY GRAHAM, Ellisvillc July 1, 1936 F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Secretary 4; G.A.A. 2, 4; Paper Staff 2; Co-Production Editor 4; Chorus 2, 3; Librarian 3; Class Play 2, 3. BETTY HAGAMAN, Fairview May 20, 1934 Band 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4. MARILYNN HAGAMAN, Fairview Sept. 14, 1935 Band 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Chorus 3; Paper Staff 4. WILLIAM HAGAMAN, Fairview July 11, 1935 Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Class Play 2, 3; Chorus Operetta 2, 3. JACK HARLF.R, Maquon October 27, 1935 Band 2, 3; Paper Staff 2; Paper Assistant Editor 3; Paper Editor 4; Class Play 2, 3; Student Council 4; Student Council Vice-President 4; Chorus 2; Pan- American League 4. DONALD HIGGS, Rapatec Dec. 17, 1935 Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Sentinel 3. LARRY HULET, Maquon June 9, 1934 Basketball 3. LOUISE HURT, Fairview October 13, 1933 Chorus 2. PATRICIA JONES, London Mills March 17, 1935 Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4; F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3; Class Historian 4; Class Play 2, 3; Home- coming Queen 4. JOSEPH KALLEY, Maquon October 31, 1935 Band 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4. KENNETH KEMPER, Fairview March 1, 1935 F. F.A. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Reporter 4; Paper Staff 4. DORIS I.OGUE, Maquon Nov. 29, 1935 Chorus 2, 3; Band 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3. CAROL LOWERY, London Mills Jan. 25, 1936 G. A.A. 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3; Librarian 4; Pan-Ameri- can League 4. CHARLES LUMAN, London Mills July 25, 1935 Chorus 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Student Council Representative 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4; Annual Business Manager 4; Spanish Club President 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4. 36 SENIOR ACTIVITIES JAMES MASON, Maquon March 23, 1935 F. F.A. 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Paper Staff 4; F.F.A. Parliamentary Procedure Team 3. GAIL MATHIS, Fairview May 25, 1935 Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus Operetta 3, 4; Band Minstrel 3; Class Play 2, 3; Basketball Manager 4. JANET MF.LTON, Maquon Sept. 14, 1935 G. A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Chairman of Public Relations 3; F.H.A. Treasurer 4; Paper Staff 3; Chorus 2. DEAN MILLER, Fairview Sept. 3, 1935 Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 2; Track Manager 2; Class Play 2, 3, 4. ERVIN MORRIS. Maquon April 14, 1935 F. F.A. 2, 3, 4. LUCILLE MORSE, Maquon Nov. 6, 1935 G. A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Chorus 2; Class Play 2, 3. LOIS ANN NESBIT, London Mills July 12, 1935 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 2; Paper Staff 4; Class Play 3. JACK PICKREL, London Mills May 23, 1935 Class Secretary 2; Class Treasurer 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Class Play 2, 3. CHARLES PUTMAN, Canton August 24, 1935 Basketball 2; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. BERTHA RAY, Maquon Nov. 5, 1935 F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Class Play 2,3; Annual Assistant Editor 3; Annual Co-Editor 4; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4. DICK ROBERTS, London Mills June 10, 1935 Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Paper Business Manager 4. BEVERLY ROTZ, Fairview April 26, 1935 Chorus 2, 3; Chorus Librarian 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Paper Staff 2, 4; Junior Class Secretary 3; Annual Assistant Editor 3; Annual Co-Editor 4; Librarian 2; Student Council 4; Student Council Secretary 4. JAN RYDEN, London Mills January 6, 1936 Student Council 4; Student Council Treasurer 4; Class President 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Annual Business Manager 3; Spanish Club 4. ED SCHULTHES, London Mills February 21, 1935 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. JACK SCOTT, Fairview July 5, 1934 Football 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Basketball 2; Band 2, 3, 4. CHARLES SMITH, London Mills Sept. 23, 1935 Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Class Play 3. MARILYNN SUYDAM, Canton March 31, 1935 Chorus 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Treasurer 3; G.A.A. President 4; Class Play 2, 3; Chorus Operetta 3, 4; Annual Staff 3; Student Council 4; Paper Staff 3, 4. RICHARD TAYLOR, Maquon Dec. 25, 1935 CAROL UTSINGER, Canton Dec. 26, 1935 F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3,4. ELDON UTSINGER, Fairview April 10, 1935 Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Basket- ball 2. GERALD VAN TINE, Ellisvillc Nov. 9, 1935 Chorus 2, 3, 4; Chorus Operetta 4; Class Play 3; Pan- American League 3, 4. RICHARD VIN CAMP, Fairview Jan. 15, 1935 Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2. VIRGIL VOLLMAR, Fairview Feb. 23, 1935 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Secretary 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Chorus Operetta 3; Class Parliamentarian 4; Class Play 3. ARLEN WALTERS, London Mills Feb. 13, 1935 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Vice-President 3; F.F.A. Presi- dent 4; Parliamentary Procedure Team 3; Class Play 2, 3; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. ERNEST WATTERS, Avon May 27, 1935 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. AUDREY WESTOVER, L’don Mills Nov. 20, 1935 Chorus 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2. JOYCE WHITE, Fairview October 28, 1935 Chorus 2, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Student Council Representative 2; Class Historian 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus Operetta 4; Pan-American League 4; Paper Staff 2, 3, 4. KAY WHITE, Ellisville October 6, 1935 F. F.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Class Play 3. CHARLES WIDGER, Fairview May 24, 1935 Basketball 2; Track 2; Class Play 2; Chorus 2; Chorus Operetta 2. FERN WILSON, Canton December 22, 1935 G. A.A. 2, 3; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3; Class Play 2, 3; Class Secretary 4. 37 CLASS OFFICERS 30PH, CLASS OFFICERS Mr. Kench, Adviser Marlene V.'ood, S.C.R, Herold Smith, Pari, Mr. Maxey, Adviser David Mason, Treasurer Stanley Etter, President Terry Douglas, Secretary HOMECOMING Coach B.nnett. Chas. Smith, Karroll C ombs. Arlen Walters, Bill Cluts, Jan Ryden, Don Higgs, Eldon Utsinger, Jack Scott, Allen Elliott, Dick Vin Camp, Joe Kalley, Kenneth Cameron, Fred Duncan, Jim Norris, Jim Widgcr, Coach Wine. CHEERLEADERS: Carolyn McDonough, Budde Fhrenhart, Sandra Cook, Eleanor Ball, Shirley Swanson. 40 Row 1: Gail Mathias, Bill Bauman. Row 2: Clinton Cannon, Jim Norris, Fred Duncan, Don Higgs, Dick Roberts, Arlen 'alters, Allen Flliott, Kenneth Cameron. Row ): Larry Nesbit, Dick VinCamp, Dick Anderson, Larry Hulett, Don Locke, Charles Smith, Dean Miller, Bill Cluts, Kenneth Murphy, Coach Hendry Bennett. BASKETBALL The 1952-53 Valley Vikings, under the direction of Coach Hank Bennett, zoomed to an early season record of 7 wins out of 8 games, including the championship of the Roseville Invitational Tournament. Nine seniors and 5 juniors comprised the largest Valley squad to ever represent the Vikings on the hardwood. The seniors were: Dick Roberts, Fred Duncan, Don Higgs, Arlen Walters, Allen Elliott, Dick Vin Camp, Kenney Cameron, Charles Smith, and Larry Hulet. The juniors were: Clint Cannon, Jim Norris, Larry Nesbit, Kenney Murphy, and Dick Anderson. Results of the varsity games: Valley 49............Avon 36 Valley 37............Roseville 49 Valley 53............Lewistown 48 Valley 56............Bushnell-P.C. 46 Valley 73............Cuba 67 Valley 51............Colchester 50 (championship) Valley 55............Yates City 49 Valley 65............Astoria 63 Valley 44............Cuba 71 Valley 38............Farmington 46 Valley 55............Bushnell-P.C. 50 Valley 53............Yates City 47 Valley 61..............V.I.T. 78 Valley 44..............Lewistown 52 Valley 49..............Brimfield 45 Valley 62..............Avon 54 Valley 68..............Bushnell-P.C. 54 Valley 48..............Lewistown 51 Valley 60..............Knoxville 63 Valley 50..............Astoria 65 Valley 59..............Cuba 72 Valley 60..............Farmington 72 Valh-y 60..............V.I.T. 75 Valley 44..............Abingdon 61 Valley 49..............Lewistown 67 (Regional Tournament) The sophomore squad, or Little Vikings as sometimes termed, were coached by Gerald O. Wine. Seventeen sophomores fought for positions on the squad which was the largest sophomore squad to ever represent Valley. Starting slowly, the Little Vikings improved steadily and climaxed their season by winning the B” county championship at Lewistown, defeating Lewistown 45-44, Farmington 54-52, and V.I.T. 43-42 for the championship. The tournament squad was composed of LeRoy Rob- erts, Harold Smith, Gary Shellcrosslee, Dale Anderson, Terry Douglass, Terry Scott, Arkie Utsinger, Larry Rench, Dick McMahon, Peewce Cluts, Alfred Morey, and Stanley Etter. The 1952-53 cheerleading was capably led by: Budde Ehrenhart, Shirley Swanson, Sandra Cook, Carolyn McDonough, and Eleanor Ball. 42 BASKETBALL Row 1: Larry Barclay, Glen Cluts, Ronnie Simpson. Te-ry Douglass, Arkij Utsinger, Alfred Morey, Richard Hahn, Dick McMahon, Dorrance Doubett. Row 2: Stanley Ettcr, Dale Anderson, Terry Scott, Owci Jones, Harold Smith, Gary Shellcrosslce, Leroy Roberts, Larrv Watters, David Hollister, Coach Gerald Wine. OPERETTA WORDS AND MUSIC Act I Barton College, a small school for select young ladies and gentlemen, is thick in tradition and has a professional staff more classical than the dramatic art department, which is one of Barton’s traditions, but this year the head of the department has the measles. Anastasius Longword, dean of men and head of the English department, offered to write the story and lyrics, although his literary tastes are Elizabethan. Samanthia Highnote, dean of women and head of the music department, will write the music, although she is acquainted with no composer more modern than Beethoven. Finding themselves in quite a predicament, they sought the help of their secretaries, John Warren and Mary Allen, who in turn sent the problems to mutual friends in New York. Act II John and Mary have talked the whole thing over and enjoyed many a laugh. It so happens that the young man ’ in New York is a bit slow in returning the finished libretto; thus a humorous situation arises which forces the jittery Longword to pass the manuscript to the frantic Highnote, who, also without a chance to read the work, is forced to mail it to the friend in New York.” Soon the completed operetta is returned, and neither Longword nor Highnote are given a chance to read it before the trustees and faculty meet to hear it. The hotsy- totsy opening chorus is packed with slang. The amazed trustees and faculty sit on the edge of their chairs. Midst all this tumult John and Mary step forward and con- fess their part in the plot. The decision of President Eussbuttcn an 1 the committee brings the show to a happy ending for Barton College. CAST OF CHARACTERS Fernando Fussbutton . Samanthia Highnote . Mary Allen.......... Anastasius Longword. John Warren......... 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