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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

VALIEV SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FAIRVIEW. ILLINOIS THE VALL-EE-HI Published by the Annual Staff Editor.................................Stanley Eitei Assistant Editor.......................Joelle Brown Business Manager....................Carol Folkenroth Assistant Business Manager.......................Sue Myers Photographers.......................Dorrance Doubet Kay Young Advisor...............................Mr. Ray Albert Compliments of • SUSIES' STEAKHOUSE-On the Square-Knoxville, Illinois Valley Senior High School VALLEY LOYALTY SONG We take a stand now for Valley High School, Our colors orange and black we fly, A loyal tribute, a pledge of honor true, now we sing forth her name on high. Believe us! Valley, we'll be with you ever ever, tho' years pass, your mem'ry lives on! Alma Mater lead us onward--on 'till our goal is won!! Compliments of-MIDLAND ELECTRIC COAL COMPANY-Farmington, Illinois This year we dedicate the Vall-ee-hi to Mr. Sam Maxey - teacher, philosopher, artist, and friend. Mr. Maxey came to Fairview as a teacher in 1945, following his discharge from the army. He is pre- sently teaching Social Studies and Chemistry. Mr. Maxey hails from the mountains of West Virginia where he says they only have two directions - up and down. We all feel that our lives have been enriched because of our association with Mr. Maxey. Compliments of MORRIS ELEVATOR St. Augustine FACULTY MR. RAY ALBERT.................Typing, Office Practice, General Business; Monmouth College, B.A. Western Ill- inois State College, M.S. MRS. MELBA CHURCHILL...........English. American History; Northwestern University School of Speech, B.S. Colorado State. MR. CHARLES L. HARN . . Vocational Agriculture; Wes- tern Illinois State College, University of Illinois, B. S. MR. DEAN REACH .... Industrial Arts; Monmouth College. University of Illin- ois, B.S., M.S. MISS BEVERLY ROTZ Secretary for Mr. Delabar MR. L.B. DELABAR Superintendent; Monmouth College, B.S., Western I inois State College, State University of Iowa, M.A., New York University, University of Illinois. Colorado College of Education. MR. H.E. WOOD.............Principal, Mathematics; Culver-Stockton. B.S., University of Missouri, M.A, University of Colorado, University of Illinois. MRS. LOIS MAXEY..............Elementary Supervisor; Concord College, Indiana University, B.A., M.A. MR. HENDRY BENNETT..............Physical Education Coach, Drivers Training, General Business; Illinois W leyan, B.S. This page sponsored by GREG CENTERS. TERRACING - Ellisvllle, 111. JOHNSON MOTOR CO. - London Mills, 111. FACUITV MRS. DORMA UNDSTROM............Vocal Music; Car- tilage College, B.A. MRS. ANN -.BELLE LOCKE.........Vocational Home Ec onomics; Iowa State College, Western Illinois College, B.S. MR. SAMUEL MAXEY................Chemistry. Social Science; Marion College, B. S., Emory and Henry College, Wes- tern Illinois State College, Indiana University, M.S. MRS. SARAH RASMUSSEN..............Physical Education, World History, Ceography; Indiana State Teachers College, A. B., Western Illinois State College. MR. MARVIN SIBERT............Mathematics, Science; Indiana Central College, A.B., Western Illinois State College, M. S., University of Iowa. MRS. IRMA TIMMONS Speech, English, Library; Jordan College of Music, Butler University, Uni- versity of Illinois, B.S. in L.S. MR. GERALD WINE . . . Business Education, Ass't Coach; Western Illinois State College, B. S., M. S., University of Illinois. MR. JOHN DARABAN Instrumental Music; Van- dercook College of Mu- MISS BETTY SAMPSON sic, B.A., DePaul Uni- Secretary for Mr. Wood versity, University of Illinois. This page sponsored by: ANGELO FORNERIS, Ellisville, 111. BOARO OF EDUCATION Left to right: Mr. Cecil Nash, Mr. Lloyd Overcash, Mr. Dale Hatch. Mr. Harold Omer, Mr. Floyd Blout, Mr. Ralph Deushane, Mr. Claude Jones, and Mr. L.B. Delabar. The following men served on the Board of Education of the Spoon River Valley Schools, District 4, for the year of 1954-55. Mr. Floyd Blout, President........Ellisville Mr. Harold Omer, Secretary . . . Fairview Mr. Cecil Nash........................Maquon Mr. Lloyd Overcash..............London Mills Mr. Dale Hatch....................Ellisville Mr. Ralph Deushane..................Fairview Mr. Claude Jones................London Mills Compliments of F. L. BODEN AGENCY London Mills, Illinois Seniors CLASSES Juniors Sophomores Compliments of-RICE'S STORE-Cale's Corner-London Mills, Illinois SENIORS DALE ANDERSON . . . FFA 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Reporter 4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Track 2, 3,4. RUTH ANDERSON . . . Band 2,3,4; Jr. Play Class Secretary 4; Chorus 2, 3,4; G AA 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4. ELEANOR BALL . . . Cheerleader 2.3: VOICE 3; Chorus 2,3, 4; GAA 2,3,4; FHA 4. NAOMI BARKER . . . Class Treasurer FHA 3.4; GAA 3,4; Chorus 4; Band 3,4; VOICE 3. LARRY BARKLEY ... FFA 2,3,4; Lettermen's Club 3,4. EDWARD BURKHEAD ... FFA 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Basketball 3; Lettermen’s Club 3,4. WILLIAM CANNON . . . Lettermen’s Club 3,4; President 4; FFA 2,3,4. GLEN CLUTS . . . Lettermen's Club 3,4; Basketball 2; Chorus 2. RONALD COZAD . . . Football 2,3; Basketball 3,4. JOHN CRAVER ... FFA 2,3,4; Football 2,3; Lettermen’s Club 3,4. This page sponsored by: SHROAT ULM BARBERSHOP-London Mills, Illinois YOUNG’S WELDING AND DX SERVICE-London Mills. Illinois MILDRED CRUMLEY . . . F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 3,4; V.A.A.C. 4. CAROL DALLEFELD . , . G.A.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. Treasurer 4. DORRANCE DOUBET . . . F.F.A. 2,3,4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Baseball 2,3.4; Annual Staff; Photographer 4. TFRRY DOUGLASS . . . Class Secretary 2; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Basketball 2, 3; Football 2. 3, 4; Track 2. 3.4; Baseball 2.3, 4; Band 2,3.4; Chorus 2,3. CHELLA MADGE DUNBAR . . . F.H.A. 2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Chorus 3; Librarian 3; Voice 4. FRED EHRENHART . . . Voice Staff 4. DOROTHY ELLIOTT . . . F.H.A. 2,4; G.A.A. 2.3: Chorus 2,3.4. STANLEY ETTER . . . Class President 2; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Au- nual Staff Assistant Editor 3; Editor 4; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 2,3; Chorus 2,3; Play 3. CAROL FOLKENROTH . . . G.A.A. 2,3,4, Secretary 3; F.H. A. 2,3,4; Activity; Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Ensembles 2, 3,4; Operetta 2.3; Annual Staff Assistant Business Manager 3; Business Manager 4. JAMES FORD .... Spanish Club 2. This page sponsored by: CORN BELT GARAGE • London Mills, 111. RAPATEE GRAIN COMPANY - Rapatee, 111. PHYLLIS HAGAMAN . . . F.H.A. 2.3,4; F.H.A. Historian 3; F.H.A. Secretary 4; G.A.A. 3.4; Band 2,3.4; Chorus 2, 3.4. RICHARD HAHN . . . Lettermen's Club Treasurer 3; Letter - men's Club 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; F.F.A. Parlimentarian; Basket- balls; Football 3.4; Baseball 2.3. HELEN HIGGS . . . G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Treasurer of Junior Class; Student Council - V. President 4; Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2, 3, Editor of Voice 4; Voice Staff 3, 4. ROSEMARY HOLLIS . . . Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2,3, 4; Ensembles 2. DAVID HOLLISTER . . . Lettermen's Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Football 3, 4; Chorus 2. ROBERTA JAGGARD ... G. A .A . 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. Treasurer 3; F.H.A. 3,4; Chorus 2,3.4. OWEN JONES . . . F.F.A. 2,3.4; F.F.A. Vice President 3; F.F.A. President 4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Annual Photographer 3; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Junior Play. JANET LATIMER . . . F.H.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3.4; Band 2, 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Ensembles 2,3,4; Operetta 2,3; Junior Play; Art Club Secretary 4; Spanish Club Treasurer 2; Voice Staff 3,4. JOHN LIVINGSTON . . . Lettermen's Club 4; Football 3,4; Manager Basketball, Chorus 2; Junior Class Play. ROGER LUMAN . . . F.F.A. 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Ensembles 2. This page sponsored by: L. O. SUPER MARKET - London Mills, 111. SONIA KAY MARTIN . . . FHA 2.3, ; GAA 2,3,4; Art Club 4; Activity 3; Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Operetta 2. 3; Ensembles 3.4; Voice Staff 3.4; Band Majorette 4. DAVID H. MASON . . . Lettermen's Club President 3; Letter- men's Club 3,4; FFA Reporter 4; FFA 2,3,4; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Student Council President 4; Football 2,3,4; Voice Staff 4. ROSE ELLEN McMAHON . . . GAA 2.3.4; FHA 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Librarian 4. RICHARD McMAHON . . . Letterman'sClub 3,4; FFA 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. CAROLYN McDONNOUGH . . . Junior Class Student Council Rep. 3: FHA Chairman of Public Relations 3; FHA Projects Chairman 4: FHA 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Ensembles 3. ALFRED MOREY ... FFA 2,3,4; Lettermen's Club 3.4; Basketball 2. BARBARA JOAN MYERS ... FHA 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4. LARRY MYERS ... FFA 2,3,4; Junior Class Play. BEVERLY PAULL . . FHA 2,3,4; GAA 2.3,4; Chorus 2,3, 4. ALICE RAY ... Art Club President 4; FHA 2,4; GAA 2,3; Chorus 2,3, 4; Junior Class Play; Operetta 2. This page sponsored by: CONLON'S GARAGE and LEROY FULLMER, Painting Decorating - Rapatee, IU. LARRY RENCH . . . Basketball 2,3; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Senior Class President; Ensembles 3.4. LEROY ROBERTS . . . Sec. of Lettermen’s Club; Lettermen's Club 3.4: Sec. of Junior Class; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 2. MARY SUE RYDEN . . . Senior G.A. A. Pres.; Student Council 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Art Club 4; Activity 3; Chorus 2, 3,4; Junior Play; Operetta 2,3. TERRY SCOTT . . . F.F.A. 2,3,4; Art Club 4; Lettermen's Club 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Football 2,3,4. GARY SHELLCROSSLEE . . . Lettermen's Club 3,4; Basket- bail 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Football 3, 4. JAMES LEE SHOVER . . . F.F.A. 2,3; Lettermen's Club 3; Football 3; Track 2, 3. RONALD SIMPSON . . . Lettermen's Club 3,4; Basketball 2; Baseball 3,4; Band 2,3,4. HAROLD SMITH . . . Junior President; Vice-Pres. Letter- men's Club 4; Student Council 3; Class Parlimentarian 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Play 3. WANDA TINDER . . . G.A.A. 2.3; Chorus 2,3,4; Operetta 2.3. SHIRLEY TRACEY . . . Chorus 3,4. This page sponsored by: STOCKEL GROCERY - Rapatee, 111. SHANK'S CLOTHING STORE - Abingdon, III nois SENIORS ARKIE UTSINGER . . . Basketball 2,3; Football 2,3,4; Track 2; Lettermen's Club 3,4. SHIRLEY VAN TINE . . . Chorus 2,3,4; Operetta 2.3. NEVA VOLLMAR . . . G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. Parliamentarian; Chorus 1,2,3. GENE WATKINS. . . F.F.A. 1,2,3. DEAN WATTERS EVELYN WIDGER MARLENE WOOD . . . F.H.A. Vice Pres. 3; F.H.A. Presi- dent 4; Student Council 2, 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2; Band Librarian: Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3; Ensembles 2,3. 4; Junior Play; Activity Award Minor. KAY YOUNG . . . F.F.A. 2,3,4; Sec. 3; Annual Photographer 4; Pres, of Band 4; Junior Play; Band 2,3,4; Activity Minor. MARILYN WILLIAMSON GILBERT WOLFORD . . . Track 2,3; Football 3,4; Band 2,3; Treas. of Letterman's Club 4; Lettermen's Club 3,4. This page sponsored by: VAN'S GAMBLE STORE - Abingdon, III. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE - Abingdon. 111. SENIOR PlAV Susan finds out about men. Johnny finds out about women. PLAY CAST Johnny Clover.........Stanley Etter Susan Blake...........Janet Latimer Spud Erwin............Owen Jones Mr. Clover............John Livingston Mrs. Clover...........Neva Vollmar Betsy Erwin...........Dorothy Elliott Martha Willard........Ruth Anderson Henry Quinn...........Harold Smith Lucybelle Lee.........Sonia Martin Cappy Simmons .... Glen Cluts Preston Hughes........Terry Scott Football players .... Larry Myers David Mason Gib Wolford John Craver The boys don't want me! Southern charm! Compliments of ABINGDON QUALITY HATCHERY Abingdon. HI. CLASS HISTORV Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiasm was the motto of the class of '55. We were not particularly noted for our talent or accomplishments, but like other typical teen-agers, we had plenty of enthusiasm. Our history began when as 64 humble sophomores, we entered senior high school. We were a bit confused during the first week, but soon got into the swing of things; joined organizations, and made new friends. For our class officers we selected Stanley Etter, president; Terry Douglass, secretary; David Mason, trea- surer; Marlene Wood, student council representative; and Harold Smith, parlia- mentarian. Our standing advisors were Mr. Maxey and Mr. Keach. The first party we sponsored was a skating party held in Canton. Soon it was Homecoming time, and Fayrene Woods and David Mason were the sophomore candidates for king and queen. Our junior year we discovered, was to be a busy one. First there were class rings to decide upon, and then the junior play, Skidding. Serving as class officers were Harold Smith, president; LeRoy Roberts, secretary; Helen Higgs, trea- surer; Carolyn McDonnough, student coun- cil representative; and John Craver, par- liamentarian. We elected Helen Higgs and Bill Cannon to represent us at Homecoming. We also took time out to sponsor an all school Barn Party, and then proceeded to make plans for the Prom. We used a Rainbow theme which was very effective and which featured an outdoor cafe where refreshments were served. After running the concession stand all year, we were rewarded by taking our hard-earned money to Chicago where we stayed at the Palmer House. We became a bit too familiar with the back stairways, perhaps, but everyone had a swell time. All too soon, it was our senior year, and it seemed that time had certainly flown since we had come to Valley. Our final class officers were Larry Rench, president; Ruth Anderson, secretary; Naomi Barker, treasurer; Dale Ander- son, student council representative; and Dick Hahn, parliamentarian. Every- one got spruced up on September 15, and senior pictures were taken. Home- coming was pretty important to us this year since Eleanor Ball and Dick Hahn were elected king and queen. To top it off, we defeated Southeastern 7-0 in our Homecoming game, so we were all in good spirits. When March rolled around it was time for the senior play, and Ever Since Eve went over very well. As our days at Valley grew num- bered we proceeded to plan for Senior night. Baccalaureate, and finally on May 27, our graduation. Marlene Wood was chosen for the D.A.R. award, and Stanley Etter received the boys' citizen- ship award. So at last we say good-bye” to dear old Valley, where we have all had some wonderful times, and with our motto Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiasm as our guide, we push on to future goals. Compliments of DR. KEITH H. FRANKHAUSER Avon, Illinois CLASS WILL We the members of the Senior Class of 55 being of sound mind and body, do hereby will the following to the students and faculty of Valley High. I. DALE ANDERSON, do will my ability to get along with a red headed girl to anyone who can. I. RUTH ANDERSON, do will my adopted brother to Joe He Brown. I. ELEANOR BALL, do will my constantly flaring temper in P.E. to Mrs. Rasmussen because I know she en- joys it. I. NAOMI BARKER, do will my many good times with David Mason to Ruth Ann Rice. I. LARRY BARKLEY, do will my ability to go with Abingdon girls to Harold Roe. I. EDWARD BURKHEAD. do will my favorite seat in the balcony to Donna Mooney. I. WILLIAM CANNON, do will my full-back position on the football squad to Vyrl Butler. I, GLEN CLUTS, do will my ability to go out with girls to Lionel Bauman. I. RONALD COZAD. do will my school books to anyone who will have them. I. JOHN CRAVER. do will my ability to go steady with a Abingdon girl to Bill Robinson. I. MILDRED CRUMBLEY. do will my ability to play Ping Pong to Alice Richmond. I. CAROL DALLEFELD, do will my ability to go steady for three years to Marsha Melton. I. DORRANCE DOUBET. do will my ability to play hard ball to Virgil Williamson. I. TERRY DOUGLASS, do will my place next to Sharon Deushane in the band to Johnny Ray. I. CHELLA MADGE DUNBAR, do will my ability to get American History even though I despise it. to Jerry Lafferty. I. FRED EHRENHART. do will my driver's license to Rudy Kay Moshier. I. DOROTHY ELLIOTT, do will my giggle to Pat Thurman. I. STANLEY ETTER. do will my quiet nature to Lionel Bauman. I, CAROL FOLKENROTH. do will my slight build to Sharon Deushane. I, JIM FORD, do will my tree climbing ability to Creel White. I, PHYLLIS HAGAMAN. do will my ability to shift from low to reverse when driving to Mrs. Locke. I. RICHARD HAHN, do will my nickname Icky to Johnny Ray. I. HELEN HIGGS, do will my chair in shorthand class to Esther Keefauver. I. ROSEMARY HOLLIS, do will my long hair to Alberta Wagner. I, DAVID HOLLISTER, do will my late hours to Freddy Nesbit. I. ROBERTA JAGGARD, do will my two weeks of Shorthand to anyone who thinks they can stand it. I, OWEN JONES, do will my crew cut to Bill Stockman. I. JANET LATIMER, do will my remaining typing paper to John Lafferty so he won't have to secure his in a dishonest manner. I. JOHN LIVINGSTON, do will my chess playing ability to Gary Lawson. I. ROGER LUMAN. do will my ability to take Plane Geometry in Mr. Wood's class while he's teaching Advanced Algebra to Max Latimer. I. SONIA KAY MARTIN, do will my driver's license and the third DuMar brother to Sue Schulthes. I. DAVID MASON, do will my dark complexion to Jerry Lafferty. I. ROSE ELLEN McMAHON. do will my ability to go steady to Alice Breckenridge. I. DICK McMAHON. do will a new grading system to Mr. Wine. I. CAROLYN McDONNOUGH. do will my cheerleading ability to Punky Shy. I. ALFRED MOREY, do will my banged-up fender to Harold Roe. I, BARBARA MYERS, do will my ability to stall time between classes to anyone who gets there on time. I. LARRY MYERS, do will my typing ability to Ray Kinser. I. BEVERLY PAULL. do will my ability to keep out of trouble to Earle Brown. I. ALICE RAY. do will my ability to be good in Study Hall to Margaret Hagaman. I. LEROY ROBERTS, do will my stool in Plane Geometry to anyone who wants it. I, MARY SUE RYDEN. do will my hidden talent to anyone who can find it. I. TERRY SCOTT, do will my feminine acquaintances in Canton to anyone who wants to make the trip. I. GARY SHELLCROSSLEE. do will my ability to fumble, stumble, and fall to Armin Blout. I, JAMES LEE SHOVER. do will my ability to grow a mustache to Lionel Bauman. I, RONNIE SIMPSON, do will all the left-over parts of my Ford to Darold Kempster so he can build a real good car. I. HAROLD SMITH, do will my ability to study in Study Hall to Armin Blout. I. WANDA TINDER, do will my natural curly hair to Punky Shy. I. SHIRLEY TRACEY, do will my ability to play volleyball to Virginia Graham. I. ARKIE UTSINGER. do will my dragon-wagon pick-up to Robert Barker. I. SHIRLEY VAN TINE, do will my mischievous ways to Glenda Dick. I. NEVA VOLLMAR. do will my ability to have Esther Keefauver get me in trouble to Sharon Deushane. I. GENE WATKINS, do will my ability to play horseshoes to anyone who wants it. I. DEAN WATTERS, do will my empty bottles to Jim Cook. I. EVELYN WIDGER. do will my ability to carry books home to Virgil Williamson. I. MARILYN WILLIAMSON, do will my quiet months in a cast to Shirley Myers. I. GILBERT WOLFORD, do will a 1937 Ford to Harold Roe. I. MARLENE WOOD, do will my athletic ability to Punky Shy. I, KAY YOUNG, do will my ability to work advanced Algebra to Jack Tourtillott. To Mr. Pauli, we leave our empty candy wrappers, broken pop bottles and the chewed gum that is always stuck on the floors. To the underclassmen we leave the souvenirs and gaiety of our class trips. To Mr. Wood, the faculty, and the school, we leave our mutilated books and the memories of the class of 55 . Compliments of -LUPER SUNDBURG-Avon. Illinois CLASS PROPHECV It all happened so quickly; here I was standing in the spotlight in front oi a i V audience, the main charact on the famous show, This is Your Strife”! The first guest is Eleanor Ball, the celebrated author and biographer of the new book Hahny on the Hill . The next person to greet me is Ruth Anderson, who with her famous husband is raising a new line of Herefot with blond tails called Ruthiefords . Appearing next is Ed Burkhead, better known as Tennessee Eddy , the latest Hillbilly crooner, and his publicity agent Bill Cannon, who, in his spare time is bouncer at the Duck Club. The last familiar face on the show was Jim Ford who recently broke the light barrier. When asked, upon return, for a description of his journey answered. I don't know, it was too dark to see. Another great surprise came after the show when 1 was guest of honor at a party, where I met the rest of my old classmates. I was surprised when Dale Anderson appeared. He recently became the proud father of red-haired quin- tuplets. Helen Higgs, the famous journalist, is working on her latest scoop, the accident of the week. It seems David Hollister, the talented magician is present, however, his assistant in his famous buzz saw act, Rosemary Hollis was unable to attend. It seems the saw slipped. Shirley Tracey is now a private eye, ear, nose, and throat. In this way she covers more territory. Beverly Pauli is in business with Lily Dache. Beverly makes the wigs to go under Lily's hats. Dorothy Elliott, just recovered from a broken arm caused by overestimating her strength while bending a pretzel. It took Dr. Stanley Etter three twists and two turns to get her back to normal. He's now up for nomination to receive the PULLitzer prize. Chella Madge Dunbar is manager of a new puppet show called Mutt and the Madge-Masters. This show features live puppets; she has them on the string. Fred Ehrenhart is a prosperous combination minister-undertaker. This business does quite well as his motto is Two services for the Price of one. His grave-digging assistant is Richard Hahn whose motto is “Happy go Icky. Naomi Barker is now teaching Shorthand at the newly completed Valley High School. One of her prize pupils is Larry Barkley who as principle of the school, is working on a new system of post-graduate work. Glen Cluts, now a dancing instructor arrived with the stars of his latest premier. They are Ronald Cozad, specializing in tap dancing, and John Craver, famous ballet dancer. Carol Dallefeld is now running an adoption agency. Furnishing the diapers for her home are Dorrance Doubet and Terry Douglass, who own and operate the ”Doug-a-Dou Diaper Service. Carrying on the family tradition is Harold Smith, who is a Fuller Brush Salesman. His favorite products have the Wood handles. Neva Vollmar, piano virtuoso is currently touring the country with her brother George. Barbara Myers is a lady life-guard at Pizmo Beach. Recently she saved Gary Shellcrosslee who was diving for snails. Mildred Crumbley is now a public speaker, currently talking on TV Fashions. James Shover is starring in the latest movie hit Brain Mutiny depicting the life of a famous surgeon. Sonia Martin, a folk-dance instructor for Aurthur Hurry, has specialized in the Scottish. Just remarried for the seventh time is Sue Ryden. Her new husband is Tommy Mansville, Jr. Carol Folkenroth, back on the farm is now supplying butter for Toast of the Town . Her butter doesn’t just lay on the bread, it spreads itself. While talking to Phyllis Hagaman. I learned she still had iron deficiency, and needing exercise, her docto recommended that she dig her own iron. Compliments of - BROWN SONS GROCERY - Avon. Illinois Roberta Jaggard it now working as an elevator operator in Conlon's Garage. Her favorite passenger it Larry Myert who it a but driver for Valley. John Livingston has just won a British Chess Tournament at Churchill Downt. Clote runner-up was David Mason who was unable to participate in the last game due to a mishap in the fog. An all-girl Volley-ball team, trained by Rose Ellen McMahon, has recently gone to the Olympics where they received twenty-eighth place and a green plaid ribbon. Dick McMahon has invented a new grading system to be used in commerical subjects. His secret; Don’t take the test. Red McDonnough is making a killing with her latest invention; an adjustable ladder for short peeping toms. Larry Rench is a ski instructor at Fun Valley, Idaho. He has made a fortune since discovering snow that doesn't melt. Ronnie Simpson just won a bronco-busting contest in Tucson. Ronnie always did like to horse around. Dizzy Ray is traveling with the Tingling Brother’s Circus. She has risentto the top of the ladder by en- tering the tight-rop-walking profession. LeRoy Roberts is now traveling with the famous Robe Rotters basketball team. His current shooting aver- age is . 005! Arkie Utsinger is working as a soda jerk at Gene Watkins Delicatessen. Gene prefers potato salad but Arkie just can’t get away from sweet things. Alfred Morey is a test driver for Suicide Motors. He recently returned from Daytana Beach where he tested the Nause-8. Owen Jones is leading a Safari to Africa. He hopes to get some agricultural tips to bring back to his farm which he calls ’’Skokian . Janet Latimer has just returned from Paris where she was showing some of her latest fashions; this year stressing the flat-footed look. Her latest design features shoes without soles. Dean Watters runs a showgoat on Spoon River called the Muddy Marie”. Starring in one of his pro- ductions is Wanda Tinder, who does the can-can on water skies. Terry Scott is operating a roulette wheel in Lost Vegas; he-always was the type that got around. Just returned from Mexico City is matador. Gib Wolford, who brought back a senorita for a souvenir. Two of my old friends Marilyn Williamson and Evelyn Widger, decided to organize a Dixieland Band. They’re now playing in New Orleans and may perform for the president sometime in the near future. Kay Young is experimenting with 3D glasses. They bring the picture back to its regular dimensions. Marlene Wood blows the whistle in a Coney Island Peanut Wagon. She always did like to toot around. Was I surprised to discover that Roger Luman is a department store Santa Clause at Macys' during the holiday season! He spends the rest of the year keeping his beard in trim. As my evening ends, I am honored to have appeared on What's My Strife , and am happy to have seen once more the graduating class of '55. Compliments of-C. B. VARNOLD-Excavation and tiling-Maquon. Illinois JUNIORS Lionel Bauman Joanne Beebe John Beebe Barbara Benson Armin Blout Alice Breckenridge Earle Brown Joelle Brown Helen Burkhead Warner Cameron James Cannon Dean Combs William Dancy Betty DuFour Greta Dunn Clifford Duvall Jerry Exam Carol Franklin Virginia Graham Margaret Hagaman David Hook Donna Hook Sandra Huffman Eugene Kalley Charles Keefauver Darold Kempster John Lafferty Ronald Latimer Gary Lawson JUNIORS Pauline Marlette Joyce McWilliams James Mooney Anna Mae Morse Joseph Morse John Munger Sue Myers Jo Ann Norris Ronnie Overcash Garth Pearson Helen Putman Russell Rice William Robonson Norma Rock Harold Roe Suzanne Schulthes Ronnie Schuman William Stockman Roger Sullivan Jack Tourtillott Patricia Thurman Florabell Ulm George Vollmar Jean Vollmar Connie Way Jane Welch Terry Willey Creel White SOPHOMORES Danny Lee Baily Murl Eugene Bailey Robert Dean Barker Margaret Belle Brown Beatrice Buck Vyrl Butler James Roy Cecil Robert Edward Chatterton David Lee Combs James Cook Lee Cozad Louise Dancy Sharon Deushane Glenda Dick Lois Anne Downing Jerry Dunblazier Staley Etter Charles Ferry Judith Arlene Ford Phyllis Franklin Judith Ann Johnson Esther Louise Keefauver Anita Maxine Keener Norma Jean Keener Eldon Ray Kinzer Lawrence Lafary Jerry Earl Lafferty Robert Max Latimer Wilma Irene Loveland Anna Mae Mazzocco Johnnie McCone SOPHOMORES Marsha Kay Melton Garry Melvin Donna Kay Mooney Royal Moore Rudy Kay Moshier Shirley Myers Freddie Nesbit Milton Lee Pbterson Larry Allen Postin Johnny Ray Richard Reed Donald Remer Ruth Ann Rice Alice Jean Richmond Lois Marie Rock Phyliss Kay Roth Charles Edwin Scott Elizabeth Ann Shy Eldon Lee Smith Joan Louise Stiarwalt Marvin Allen Stuckey Jerry Curtis Talbert Judith Kay Tessier Joan Lea Timmons Berna Lea Tinder Nancy Sue Utsinger Alberta Louise Wagner Charles Edwin Wagner Barbara K. Westover Norman Wilcoxen Virgil Williamson Compliments of MYER S MOBIL SERVICE CAFE Fairview, Illinois SOPHOMORES FAVORITE SENIORS Marsha Melton Ruth Anderson Gary Melvin Owen Jones Donna Mooney Ed Burkhead Royal Moore Icky Hahn Rudy Moshier Terry Scott Shirley Myers Dizzy Ray Freddie Nesbit Terry Douglas Milton Peterson Owen Jones Larry Postin Owen Jones Johnny Ray Terry Douglas Dick Reed Owen Jones Don Reemer Bill Cannon Ruth Ann Rice Mary Sue Ryden Alice Richmond Bobby Jaggard Lois Rock Dizzy Ray Phyllis Roth Red McDonnough Charles Scott Sun ley Etter Punkie Shy Marlene Wood Eldon Smith David Mason Joan Stiarwalt Larry Rench Marvin Stuckey Owen Jones Jerry Talbert Owen Jones Judy Tessier Bill Cannon Joan T lmmons Naomi Barker Berna Lee Tinder Helen Higgs Jerry Dunblazier Bill Cannon Charles Ferry Owen Jones Phyllis Franklin Mildred Crumbley Esther Keefauver Neva Vollmar Norma Keener Naomi Barker Nancy Utsinger Ronnie Cozad Alberta Wagner Rose Mary Hollis Ed Wagner Owen Jones Barbara W estover Marlene Wood Norman Wilcoxen Owen Jones Jerry Lafferty Harold Smith Max Latimer Roger Luman Wilma Loveland Helen Higgs Anna Mae Mazzocco Naomi Barker Johnnie McCone Dale Anderson Danny Bailey LeRoy Roberts Murl Bailey Terry Scott Robert Barker Dave Mason Peggy Brown Bobby Jaggard Betty Jo Buck Carolyn McDonnough Butch Butler Dick McMahon Jim Cecil Dave Mason Ed Chatterton Larry Rench Dave Combs Bill Cannon Jim Cook Dean Watters Lee Cozad Leroy Roberts Louise Dancy Bobby Jaggard Sharon Deushane Naomi Barker Glenda Dick Mildred Crumbley Lois Downing Helen Higgs Suley Etter Terry Douglass Judy Ford Ruth Anderson Judy Johnson Alice Ray Anita Keener Ruth Anderson Larry Lafary John Livingston Compliments of - FRANKOVICH STORE , FAIRVIEW SERVICE STATION - Fairview, 111 The junior class presented There’s Always a Murder a mystery and comedy prod- uction with the following cast: Steve Haywood.. .Ronald Overcash, Rosalind.. .Margaret Hagaman, Dru- cilla Taylor.. .Sue Myers, Kim Tay- lor.. .Jim Cannon, Mrs. Biddle... Alice Breckenridge, Katherine Hor- ton.. .Barbara Benson, Mrs. Oscar Merry go Id.. .Florabelle Ulm, Mrs. Henrietta Jordan-Smythe.. .Joelle Brown, Detective Mulligan.. .Earle Brown, Inspector O’Reiley.. .John Lafferty. Mrs. Timmons was director of the play and Charles Keefauver was the student director. Compliments of: CLUT'S TRANSFER Phone 42R3 Fairview. Illinois CLASS OFFICERS President; Larry Rench, Secretary; Ruth Anderson, Treasurer; Naomi Barker, Student Council Representative; Dale Anderson, Parliamentarian; Richard Hahn. President; Ronald Schuman, Secretary; Joelle Brown, Treasurer; Pat Thurman, Student Council Representa- tive; John Lafferty. President; Jerry Lafferty, Secretary; Sharon Deushant Treasurer; Judy Johnson, Student Council Representa- tive; Staley Etter. Junior Class Meeting. Surprised!! Compliments of C.S. VOORHEES COMPANY, HAGAMAN'S STUDEBAKER GARAGE Annual Staff Voice Staff Student Council F. H. A. Library Staff F. F. A. G. A. A. ORGANIZATIONS Lettermens' Club Cheerleaders Compliments of-SPOON RIVER HATCHERIES-Wheats Market-Fairview, Illinois With the VALL-EE-HI this year, as in all the other ones, there was a great deal of work to be done. In the early fall, we were worrying about signing contracts nancing the annual and getting the pictures taken. To finance our annual, we sold advertisement pages to the different classes and organizations in school, and subscriptions to an- nual . After our pictures were taken and returned, our work changed to cutting, Pasting, and then getting the dummy ready for the engraver’s deadline . This deadline was the first of aperies of deadlines, which we had to meet until we had sent in the last page to 'he Besides preparing the annual, the staff, with the Voice staff, sponsored a recreatio, round-up. We also sold the individual school pictures. Preparing this year s annual, VALL-EE-HI, has been a combination of hard work and fun. We hope you will enjoy 1 Members of the VALL-EE-HI staff were: Stanley Etter Joelle Brown Carol Folkenroth Sue Ann Myers Dorrance Doubet Kay Young Ray Albert Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Photographer Photographer Advisor Compliments of - H. W. DIERDORFF SONS - Fairview. Illinois Stanley, Editor; Carol, Business Manager - Charting the course. Flash Doubet, Photographer; Snap Young, Photo- grapher - A GOOD ONE! Compliments of SPOON RIVER HATCHERIES WHEAT'S MARKET - Frank and Joe Sue, Assistant Business Manager; Joelle, Assistant Editor - Picking the prints. THE VOICE THE VOICE, Valley's newspaper, was published twice monthly by the journalism class for Valley students, faculty, parents, patrons, and friends of Valley High School. Papers were exchanged with the following schools: Farmington, Knoxville, Bushnell- Prairie City, ROVA, Astoria, Peoria Manual, and Toulon. STAFF Editor-in-chief............Helen Higgs Assistant Editor..........Joanne Beebe Business Manager . . . Fred Ehrenhart Art Editors......................Janet Latimer Alice Ray News Editor.............Jean Vollmar News Staff..............Joanne Beebe Donna Hook Feature Editor...............Sue Myers Feature Staff.............Joelle Brown Donna Hook Sports Editor............LeRoy Roberts Exchange Editor...........Joelle Brown Alumni Editor...........Sonia Martin G.A.A. Reporter...........Joanne Beebe Lettermen’s Club Reporter............. . . Dale Anderson F.H.A. Reporter . Alice Breckenridge F.F.A. Reporter............David Mason Band Reporter......................Sue Myers Chorus Reporter...........Joanne Beebe Production Editor..................... . . Chella Madge Dunbar Production Staff...........Alice Ray . . Fred Ehrenhart . . . LeRoy Roberts .... Helen Higgs VOICE STAFF This page sponsored by: FAIRVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY LOZIER FENGEL OLIVER SALES Phone 56 Fairview, 111. STUDENT COUNCIL FIRST ROW; Helen Higgs, Assemblies, Sue Ryden, Finance, David Mason, Flower Card. Marlene Wood, Mr. Ham. SECOND ROW; Dale Anderson, Larry Rench, Elections, Owen Jones, Act. Letter, Bill Cannon, Ronnie Schuman. THIRD ROW: Jerry Lafferty, John Lafferty, Stanley Etter, Petitions, Staley Etter. OFFICERS David Mason..................President Sue Ryden....................Treasurer Marlene Wood.................Secretary ACTIVITIES: Homecoming Game and Dance, Fresh- man Welcome Dance, Assembly Pro- grams, Recreational Round-ups, Christ- mas Party, Student Government Day, Career Day, Sponsoring elections, Locker Clean-up, Activity Booklet, Or- ganized Flower and Card Committee, Improved Student-Faculty relationship. This page sponsored by: ROBERT ERICKSON Fairview, 111. STANDING COMMITTEES Flower and Card Elections Activity Letter Petitions Assembly Programs Finance This page is sponsored by: FAIR VIEW FARMERS ELEVATOR Fairview, Illinois F.H.A FIRST ROW; Mrs. Locke, Sharon Dueshane, Chella Dunbar. Neva Vollmar, Alice Breckenridge, Marlene Wood, Jean Vollmar, Phyllis Hagaman, Barbara Benson, Suzanne Schulthes, Virginia Graham, Sonia Martin. SECOND ROW; Lois Downing, Mary Sue Ryden, Glenda Dick, Anna Mae Mazocco, Norma Keener, Dorothy Elliott, Joelle Brown, Carol Folkenroth, Beverly Pauli, Helen Burkhead, Donna Mooney, Margaret Hagaman, Gretta Dunn I Janet Latimore. THIRD ROW; Alice Ray, Betty DuFour, Helen Putnam, Joanne Beebe, Florabelle Him, Joan Norris, Esther Keefauver, Judy Johnson, Joan Stiarwalt, Joyce McWilliams, Pat Thurman, Norma Rock, Anna Mae Morse, Sue Meyers. FOURTH ROW: Eleanor Ball, Naomi Barker, Phyllis Roth,Shirley Myers, Peggy Brown, Helen' Higgs, Ruth Anderson, Roberta laggard, Rose Ellen McMahon, Berna Lee Tinder, Lois Rock, Nancy Utsinger Joan 1 Timmons, Ruth Ann Rice, Barbara Myers, Marsha Melton. F.H.A. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Meeting September 14 Manicure Demonstration - Mrs. Rohrer F.F.A. - F.H.A. - Dinner Dance September 29 - House of Delegate Meeting Chillicothe NOVEMBER Meeting - November 9 Dr. Reed - talk on personality National F.H.A. Week - October 31 to Nov. 6 School Assembly DECEMBER December 14 - Party for first grade F.H.A. Christmas Party Co-Sponsored Recreational Round-up JANUARY Meeting - January 11 Magazine Sale January 8th - WMBD Radio Program FEBRUARY Meeting February 15 February 3 - Daddy Date Night Hair Styling - Clara Rohrer MARCH Style Show - Women's Club March 15. APRIL Meeting April 5 Table Setting April 22 Mother Daughter Banquet MAY Meeting - May 10 Senior Honor Party OCTOBER Meeting October 12 F.F.A. Boys'Demonstration on Parliamentary Procedure F.F.A. - F.H.A. Formal Initiation - October 7 F.F.A. - F.H.A. All School Dance Cookie Sale October 29 This page sponsored by SIMPSON - POWELSON LUMBER CO. B J POOL HALL Fairview, Illinois F.H.A. OFFICERS Secretary Phyllis Hagaman Recreation Chairman Barbara Benson Public Relations Alice Breckenridge Advisor Mrs. Locke President Marlene Wood Vice President Jean Vollmar Treasurer Chella Dunbar Historian Sue Schulthes Project Chairman Carolyn McDonnough YESTERDAY and TODAY Parliamentarian Neva Vollmar Compliments of E.E. Hagaman Fairview, Illinois f.H.A. SNAPSHOTS ANO ACTIVITIES Compliments of KEIGWIN POULTRY FARM MELVIN FARR IMPLEMENT Bushnell. IUinoi: LIBRARV STAFF The library staff is a necessity in keeping the library in neat order. The students behind the circulation desk help Mrs. Timmons keep the magazine rack in order, shelve books, mend books, check books in and out each day, and check over-due books. The people who have so efficiently given their time and work this vear are: Second Hour. . .Rose Ellen McMahon Third Hour................Marsha Melton Fourth Hour............Alice Ray Fifth Hour...................Pat Thurman Advisor ....... Mrs . Timmons Compliments of ROBBINS JEWELRY OBLANDERS HARDWARE Bushnell, Illinois STANDING: Alice Ray, Rose Ellen McMahon, Marsha Melton. Pat Thurman. SEATED: Mrs. Timmons. F.F.A FIRST ROW; Roger Luman, John Craver, Larry Myers, Charles Keefauver, Jim Cannon, Owen Jones, Garth Pearson, David Mason, Bill Cannon, Larry Postin, Milton Peterson. SECOND ROW; Gary Lawson, Dick McMahon, Dick Hahn, Jerry Lafferty, Bill Robinson, Jerry Talbert, Robert Barker, Marvin Stuckey, Charles Scott, Vyrl Butler. THIRD ROW; Ronald Latimer, Gene Watkins, Larry Barkley, Jim Cecil, Ed Wagner, Kay Young, Harold Roe, George Vollmar, Creel White, John Munger, Jim Mooney, Mr. Harn. FOURTH ROW: Terry Willey. Al- fred Morey, Garry Melvin, Dale Anderson, Armin Blout, Dorrance Doubet, Edward Burkhead, John Beebe, Earle Brown, Ronald Schuman. The Valley Chapter of F.F.A. has been very active this year. The F.F.A. is a national organization whose main purpose is developing a greater know- ledge of present day farming methods . Attending the sectional leadership school, holding a pest-killing contest, a father-son banquet, apotluck supper and dance with the F.H.A., and an all- school dance on the night of F.F.A. ini- tiation were among the things the club sponsored this year. The officers for the year were: Owen Jones, president; Jim Cannon, vice-president; Charles Keefauver, sec- retary; Garth Pearson, treasurer; David Mason, reporter; and Bill Cannon, sen- tinel . We wish to thank Mr. Harn, our ad- visor, who has been very willing to spend his time in helping us in every way possible. Compliments of HORNBAKER SONS, Masey Harris Dealers PARKER MOTOR SALES Bushnell, III. Garth Pearson...................Treasurer Charles Keefauver...............Secretary ROARK'S CLOTHING STORE - - Bushnell FAYHEE IMPLEMENT CO. - - Prairie City ACTIVITY PAGE Band Solos Clarinet Trio G. A. A. Christmas Party Brass Sextette Interested! This page sponsored by PRAIRIE CITY BUILDERS SUPPLY G.A.A ROW ONE: Mrs. Rasmussen, Norma Rock, Helen Putman, Eleanor Ball, JoAnn Norris, Mary Sue Ryden, Carol Dallefeld, Barbara Benson, Greta Dunn, Sue Myers, and Alice Richmond. ROW TWO: Sharon Deushane, Sue Schulthes, Jean Vollmar, Phyllis Roth, Judy Tessier, Phyllis Hagaman, Roberta Jaggard, Shirley Myers. Beverly Pauli, Anna Mae Mazacco, Glenda Dick, Carolyn McDonnough. ROW THREE: Naomi Barker, Betty DuFour, Joanne Beebe, Alice Breckenridge, Joelle Brown, Donna Mooney, Margaret Hagaman, Joyce McWilliams, Pat Thurman, Elizabeth Shy, Joan Timmons, Berna Lea Tinder, Judy Johnson, Joan Stiarwalt. ROW FOUR: Anna Mae Morse, Sonia Martin, Janet Latimer, Esther Keefauver, Carol Folkenroth, Helen Higgs, Margaret Brown, Lois Downing, Nancy Utsinger, Rose Ellen McMahon, Ruth Anderson, Neva Vollmar, Lois Rock, Barbara Myers, Mildred Crumley, and Norma Keener. The Girls Athletic Association of Valley Senior High is an organization for girls who are interested and willing to participate in sports. Some of the activities sponsored during the year by the GAA were the annual basketball and volleyball tourna- ments. In February the GAA sponsored a carnival which had a pirate theme. The booths were decorated in many bright colors. The themes of some of the booths were: Come Aboard The Jolly Roger , Yo-ho And A Bottle of Rum, Fish for A Buried Treasure, Cake Walk, ”S O S , Penny Pitch, and Blow The Man Down. The officers for 1954-55 school year were: President...............Mary Sue Ryden Secretary..................JoAnn Norris Treasurer..............Carol Dallefeld Parliamentarian .... Barbara Benson A special thanks goes to Mrs. Rasmussen, our advisor, for her patience and help throughout the year. Compliments of MEADE BROS. GROCERY STORE Prairie City, 111. G.A.A. OFFICERS Mary Sue Ryden President Joan Norris Secretary Carol Dallefeld Treasurer Barbara Benson Parliamentarian This page is sponsored by THE PAINTCRAFT COMPANY Galesburg, Illinois Mary Sue Ryden Sonia Martin On Sunday, June 6, we loaded our many items, both necessary and unnecessary, in a car and were on our way to G. A. A. camp. The camp, East Bay Camp was situated in a patch of woods broken only by buildings and a finger of Lake Bloomington. To determine who should go to camp, the names of all G. A. A. members who were interested in going and who the officers thought were worthy of going, were put in a hat. From these names, four names were drawn out. Two girls to go to camp, and two alternates. The G. A. A. Summer Camp is for all girls who are interested in the sport activities such as swimming, dancing, tennis, and archery. Last summer there were approximately 266 girls attending camp. The cabins were arrang- ed in a semi-circle around the counselors’ house. Upon our arrival at camp, we made our bunk beds, hung up our clothes, donned a pair of levis or shorts, and, after supper, gathered in the newest building at the camp, Denim Hall. Den- im Hall is a very large, one story building built for the purpose of indoor recreation. There we met our counselors, were introduced to the rules of the camp, and picked our teams and chose captains for the week. Each evening brought something different to do at Denim Hall, such as our scavenger hunt on Wednesday and on Satur- day evening we put on dresses and had a banquet in the dining hall. G. A. A. camp is wonderful. It was a whole week of meeting new people, helping put the newspaper together or being on the camp coun- cil by election. Homesickness was at its peak the day we went home. The week goes very fast but you will always remember the fun and sun- burn of G. A. A. camp. G.A .A. Carnival Compliments of WETHERBEE SPORTING GOODS Galesburg, Illinois LETTERMEN’S CLUB FIRST ROW- John Craver, Charles Keefauver, Bill Stockman, Harold Smith, Bill Cannon, Gib Wolford, LeRoy Roberts Terry Scott, Joe Morse, Owen Jones. SECOND ROW; Dale Anderson. Armin Blout, John Lafferty. Gary Lawson! Gene Kalley, John Livingston. Garth Pearson, Gary Shellcrosslee. Ronnie Simpson, Jerry Lafferty. THIRD ROW- Larry Rench, Glen Cluts, Richard Hahn, Dick McMahon. Ronnie Schuman, David Mason. Stanley Etter Ed wigner, Milton Peterson. Lionel Bauman. FOURTH ROW; Terry Douglass. Ronnie Latimer. Arkie Ut- singe’r, Terry Willey, Alfred Morey, Dorrance Doubet, Ed Burkhead, Max Latimer, Dick Reed, Staley Etter. OFFICERS OF LETTERMEN'S CLUB ACTIVITIES Cookie Sale President..................Bill Cannon Sadie Hawkin’ s Dance Vice President............Harold Smith Secretary................LeRoy Roberts Treasurer..........................Gib Wolford Compliments of BENEDICT MUSIC STORE Galesburg, Illinois CHEERLEADERS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS SOPHOMORE CHEERLEADERS Carolyn McDonnough Peggy Brown Sue Schulthes Barbara Westover Sue Myers The cheerleaders of Valley High were elected by the student body in September. As before the junior and senior girls made up the Varsity set and the sophomore girls the Sophomore set. Mrs. Locke served as advisor of cheerleaders, this year. We would like to thank the faculty, student body and other supporters of the Valley Vikings for helping make this year a successful one. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS DRUM MAJORETTE Peggy Brown, Sue Schulthes, Ruth Ann Rice, Caro- Sonia Martin lyn McDonnough, Barb Westover, Sue Myers. Compliments of TRUAX TRAER COAL CO. Fiatt, Illinois Homecoming Football SPORTS Basketball Band Chorus Prom Compliments of-SWEARINGEN WHOLESALE CO.-Canton, Illinois On Friday afternoon October 22 the returning alumni and stu- dents of Valley cheered the Vikings to a 7 to 0 victory over South- eastern. At the halftime the kings and queens of the classes were driven around the field in beautifully decorated convertibles. Our victory and the presence of so many old friends made this year s Homecoming the high point of the fall season. Compliment of-PSCHIRRER COAL COMPANY-Canton. Illinois HOMECOMING DANCE For the Homecoming dance the gym became a fall scene, com- plete with black cats, jack o'lanterns, fodder shocks, and fall colors. The upper classmen renewed old friendships and the sophomores attended their first big dance. The evening was climaxed by the crowning of Richard Hahn and Eleanor Ball as king and queen of the 1954 Homecoming with their attendants Armin Blout and Barbara Benson, and Dick Reed and Judy Johnson. ROW ONE: Terry Willey. FB; Terry Scott. HB; Bill Cannon, FB: Dick McMahon. HB; David Mason. HB; Terry Douglass, HB. ROW TWO: Armin Blout, E; Harold Smith. T; Gilbert Wolford. T; Owen Jones. G; Arkie Utsinger, G; Charles Keefauver.C; Richard Woolsey. T; John Livingston, T; Garth Pearson. T; Gary Shellcrosslee. E. ROW THREE: John McCone. Mgr; Vyrl Butler. G; Staley Etter. HB; Jerry Lafferty. HB; Dick Hahn. HB; James Shover, E; Edward Burk- head. C; John Lafferty, G; Gary Lawson. QB. ROW FOUR: Coach Hendry Bennett; Milton Peterson. HB; Johnny Ray. HB; Jim Cecil, HB; Bill Robinson, HB; Norman Wilcoxen. FB; Charles Ferry. T; Max Latimer, E; Ed Wagner. G; Dick Reed, E; Assistant-coach Gerald Wine. This page sponsored by: SENN - SOLDWELDEL - Canton, 111. FOOTBALL SCORES Valley ... 7 Southeastern................ 0 Valley ... 21 Deer Creek-Mackinaw ... 35 Valley ... 13 Bushnell-P.C................32 Valley ... 0 Lewistown................... 7 Valley ... 9 V.I.T....................... 7 Valley ... 26 Avon........................ 0 Valley ... 0 Cuba........................26 Valley ... 20 Astoria.....................45 SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Compliments of GREENWELL GRAY CANTON CLEANERS Canton, Illinois VALLEV BASKETBALL TEAM Richard Hahn, Dale Anderson, Terry Willey, Terry Scott, Gary Shellcrosslee, Jim Cannon, Armin Blout, Charles Keefauver, Le Roy Roberts, Bill Stockman, Manager John Livingston, Coach Mr. Bennett. Valley. . . 68 Roseville .... 64 Valley. . . 61 Avon . . 62 Valley. . . 45 Bushnell-P.C.. . 59 Valley. . . 67 V.I.T . . 51 Valley. . . 52 Lewistown . . . . 56 Valley. . . 47 Bushnell-P.C. . . 53 Valley. . . 55 Cuba 62 Valley. . . 55 Lewistown . . . . 58 Valley. . . 60 Knoxville .... 58 Valley. . . 52 Cuba . . 54 Valley. . . 68 Yates City . . . . 43 Valley. . . 60 Astoria .... . . 70 Valley. . . 51 Astoria . 70 Valley. . . 75 Avon . . 67 Valley. . . 75 Southeastern . . . 58 Valley. . . 64 Southeastern . . . 60 Valley. . . 54 Abingdon .... . 68 Valley. . . 91 V.I.T . . 71 Valley. . . 57 Brimfield .... . 63 Roseville Tournament Valley . .61 Avon . .64 County Tournament Valley . .44 Lewistown .49 Regional Tournament Valley . .52 Canton . 77 Compliments of BURCH STUDIO Davenport, Iowa VALIEV SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM ROW ONE: Jerry Lafferty, Staley Etter, Johnny Ray, Danny Bailey, Eldon Smith, Johnny McCone. ROW TWO: Coach, Mr. Wine, Robert Chatterton, Dick Reed, Norman Wilcoxen, Jim Cecil, Royal Moore, Milton Peterson. ROW THREE: Lee Cozad, Garry Melvin, Charles Ferry, Jerry Dunblazier, Max Latimer. Valley. 46 Roseville . . . . . 44 Valley. . . 76 Astoria .... . . 47 Valley. . . 57 Bushnell-P.C. . . 41 Valley. . . 42 Lewistown . . . . 47 Valley. . . 36 Lewistown . . . . 66 Valley. . . 60 Farmington . . . . 59 Valley. . . 61 Cuba . . 49 Valley. . . 43 V.I.T . . 56 Valley. . . 44 Knoxville . . . . . 57 Valley. . . 39 Bushnell-P.C. . . 47 Valley. . . 36 Yates City . . . . 44 Valley. . . 48 Lewistown . . . . 43 Valley. . . 49 Astoria .... . . 50 Valley. . . 58 Cuba . . 56 Valley. 63 Southeastern . . . 27 Valley. . . 63 Astoria .... . . 46 Valley. 53 Abingdon . . . . . 63 Valley. . . 32 Avon . . 41 Valley. . . 33 Brimfield . . . . . 32 Valley. . . 57 Southeastern . . . 34 Valley. . . 44 Avon . . 46 Valley. . . 40 V.I.T . . 54 Compliments of REICHERTS JEWELRY STORE Canton, Illinois BAND FIRST ROW; Marlene Wood, Janet Latimer, Sonia Martin, Shirley Myers. SECOND ROW; Larry Rench, Gene Kalley, Sue Myers, Joelle Brown, Ronnie Simpson, Phyllis Hagaman. THIRD ROW; Anita Keener, Terry Willey, Esther Keefauver, Peggy Brown, Joan Timmons, Kay Young, Florabelle Ulm, Nancy Utsinger. FOURTH ROW; Terry Douglass, Jerry Lafferty, Garth Pearson. BAND OFFICERS President....................Kay Young Vice President............Jean Vollmar Secretary.................Janet Latimer This page sponsored by: DR. D.L. MOORE, Veterinarian KEEFAUVER WELDING SHOP Fairview, III SAND FIRST ROW: John Lafferty, Rudy Moshier, Elizabeth Shy, Jim Cannon. SECOND ROW; Barbara Benson, Bill Stockman, Roger Luman, Joan Stiarwalt, Charles Keefauver, Ronnie Schuman. THIRD ROW: Carol Folkenroth, Judy Johnson, Betty Buck, Milton Peterson, Ruth Anderson, Jean Vollmar, Naomi Barker. FOURTH ROW; Mr. Daraban, Sharon Deushane, Helen Higgs. BAND OFFICERS Reporter...................Sue Myers Librarian..............Marlene Wood Director.............Mr. John Daraban Compliments of CHURCHILL MANUFACTURING CO. Galesburg, Illinois CHORUS FIRST ROW: Marsha Melton, Alice Richmond, Phyllis Roth, Nancy Utsinger, Sandra Huffman, Pauline Marlette, Phyllis Franklin, Shirley Myers, Carolyn McDonnough, Sonia Martin. Janet Latimer, Shirley VanTine, Rosemary Hollis. SECOND ROW; Betty DuFour, Alice Breckenridge, Joanne Beebe, Judy Johnson, Joan Stiarwalt, Joan Timmons, Elizabeth Shy, Barbara Benson, Jean Vollmar, Ruth Anderson, Dorothy Elliott, Alberta Wagner, Anna Mae Morse, Sharon Deushane. THIRD ROW; Alice Ray, Wanda Tinder, JoAnn Norris, Florabelle Ulm, Carol Folkenroth, Beverly Pauli, Shirley Tracy, RoseEllen McMahon, Barbara Myers, Joyce McWilliams, Pat Thurman, Connie Way. Donna Hook. Mildred Crumley. FOURTH ROW: Naomi Barker, Phyllis Hagaman, Neva Vollmar, Roberta Jaggard, George Vollmar, Joe Morse, Jim Cannon, Ronnie Schuman, Charles Keefauver, Kay Young, Gene Kalley, Norma Rock, Helen Putman, Eleanor Ball. Not Shown: Mrs. Lindstrom, Director. The first public performance of the year was on December 5, when the band and chorus held a combined concert. Competing for solo honors at the District contests were Sonia Kay Martin, George Vollmar, and Chuck Keefauver, who received good ratings. Barbara Benson, Ronnie Schumann, and Alice Richmond received excellent ratings. A trio composed of sopho- more girls, Alice Richmond, Donna Mooney, and Judy Johnson, and a boy’s quartette composed of Chuck Keefauver, Gene Kalley, Ronnie Schumann, and George Vollmar also received excellent ratings. Receiving superior ratings and the honor of competing in the state contest at Bloomington was soloist Florabelle Ulm and a girls trio consis- ting of Barbara Benson, Janet Latimer, and Florabelle Ulm. The chorus gave another concert with the band on March 20th when the group gave a preview of their contest numbers. On March 22, the annual Chorus Festival, in which the whole chorus participated, was held in Farmington. As spring rolled around, it was time for our yearly Spring Concert. Highlighting the program were numbers by the select chorus group under the direction of a guest director. BUS DRIVERS. COOKS. AND CUSTODIAN Darold Sampson Reynold Conlon Mel Waldron On May 14 the Juniors welcomed the Seniors and their guests to a fairy- land of a beautiful rose garden under a pastel rainbow with a pot of gold at its end. Under the balcony the serving tables were arranged in a separate rose garden giving the effect of a roadside cafe. Several of the Sophomores helped out as waiters and waitresses. The beautiful effect of the decorations made the Juniors very proud of their hours of hard work as the seniors showed their appreciation by their carefree enjoyment of the evening's entertainment. Thus the biggest event of the year was danced away into the past to the music of the Swingmasters. MARLENE WOOD STANLEY ETTER Marlene Wood and Stanley Etter were chosen this year by the Senior class and the faculty at Valley High School to receive the DAR Good Citi- zenship Award. During Marlene's years in Valley, she has beer Vice-President and President of the F.H.A., Sec- retary of the Student Council, and Band Librarian. She has also been a member of F. H.A. Student Council, G. A.A., Chorus, and Ensembles. She was in the cast of the Junior class play, and Student Director of the Senior Class play and was awarded an Activity Award. Stanley was Sophomore Class President, Assis- tant Editor of the Annual during his Junior year and Editor during his Senior year. In addition to being a member of Chorus and Lettermen’s Club he was in the Junior and Senior class plays and has partici- pated in Basketball and Baseball each year. Both Marlene and Stanley have shown outstand- ing characteristics of Dependability, Service, Leader ship, and Patriotism throughout their school years, and these qualities are what are considered in the selection of those to receive the DAR award. Two other girls and two other boys were chosen by the Senior class to be considered by the Faculty in the final selection. We feel that for this honor they deserve honorable mention. They were Helen Higgs, Neva Vollmar, Owen Jones, and David Mason. ART CLUB Mildred Crumley, Mary Sue Ryden, Mr. Maxey, Advisor. Alice Ray, Janet Latimer, Terry Scott, Ronnie Overcash. Sonia Martin and Pat Thurman. AUTOGRAPHS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Printing and Engraving SEMCO COLOR PRESS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Photography BURCH STUDIO Davenport, Iowa ' m V . ;4r -1 ; • . . I