Villa Grove High School - Vade Mecum Yearbook (Villa Grove, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

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Tom Gire, Ed Taylor, Donna Andrews Horoscope . . Helen Czerwonka, Derys Hunt, Annette Thompson Photography ............. Steve Bragg Sanpshots . . Janet Fleener Payne History . . . . Juanita Shunk Adviser . . Mrs. Harper BUHHD UF EDUUHTIUH CLARENCE RIDDELL FRED ELBS ADOLPH BRETZ, President CARL REINHA RT MARTIN PROSSER C 'efwi 3: , -m r G! TED CARMACK, Secretary CECIL KEITH HDIHIHISTRHTIUH G.G. GAINES, Superintendent Illinois Collegeg University of Illinois, B. S., M.S. JOSEPH D. KELLEY, Principal, math. Illinois Wesleyan University, B.S. PAULINE TODD University of Illinois, M.S. Secretary fr 'W 5 R1 C mf PHILLIP DURLAND MARILLA CARSON History, Football Coach English Boys' Physical Education MARY LOU SPONSLER English, Spanish DORIS HARPER Commercial Subjects WESLEY FARRELL Agriculture CHESTER TROST JOYCE MASON Math, General Science Speech Correction Basketball Coach Nfl RA LPH EVERSON Art FHUUHU LEE JACOBS Girls' Physical Education, American History A fur TOMMIE RAGLA ND Band, Chorus CECIL SCHROEDER Industrial Arts MARY PARR English, Library LESLIE WOLFE Biology, Physics, Economics MARTORIE WOLFE Home Economics 'QQ 94 tl sf FIRST ROW: Jim Gilmer, Don Bender, Pres.: Mr. Kelley, Marilyn Tay, Treas..: SECOND ROW: Helen Vandeventer, Tom Elbs, Connie Wacker, Juanita Shunk, Nancy Maris. STUDENT CUUHCIL The Student Council is the governing body of the high school. V.G.H.S. is proud of its student council. It is made up of re- presentatives from each class and are elected by their classmates. The president and vice-president of the student council are elected by the entire student body. Other officers are elected by members of the student council. There are two representatives from each class. Mr. Kelley, our principal, is the adviser. Many school activities are sponsored by the student council, the carnival being the main attraction. Sponsored by VILLA GROVE STATE BANK 8 xvgly Q . ll' N5 OFFICERS SEATED: Shirley Schreib, Treas. 3 Peg Cutler, Pres.g Donna Andrews, Vice Pres.g Doris Shoemaker, Sec. STANDING: Mrs. Harper, Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Wolfe. SEHIUH UlHSS ' - 2 1' Haw 7 GEORGE ADAMS, Hogan Best quality--Personality, Worst fault-- Staying out lateg Favorite pastime--Fordg Favorite song-- In the Mood. Activities: Chorus 2, 3. 'Q' ,xii DONNA ANDREWS, Duma Best quality--Personality: Worst fault-- Talkingg Favorite pastime--Day dreaming: Favorite song-- Deep Purple. Activities: F.H.A. l,2,3, Vice-President gg Spanish Club 2g Thespians 4: Class Vice-President 45 Annual Staffg Brother Goose g Professor, How Could You! . 10 ,,, tart, fr. ,I ii W 5335! -fl . ,Q i 1 1 CHARLES BEHL, Otto Best quality--Physiqueg Worst fault-- Drivingg Favorite pastime--Girls: Favorite song- - Because of You. Activities: Football I, 2, 3, 43 Track I, 2, 33 Basketball I, 2, 3: Band I,2, 3,4g Chorus 1, 2, 35 Pep Club 1gLetterman's Club 1,2, 3,4 Dance Band 2g Homecoming Attendant 2. X.2 DON BENDER, Benny Best quality--Playing the Trombone5 Worst fault--Champaign5 Favorite pastime--Vonnie5 Favorite son-- In the Middle ofthe Night. Activiticsp Football 1,45 Band l,2, 3,45 Baseball 2, 3,45 Dance Band 2, 3, 45 Class Treasurer 25 Basketball I, 2, 35 Letterman's Club 3,45 President of Student Body 4. MARY ANN CHRISTIAN, Cookie Best quality--Sense of humorg Worst fault --accent: Favorite pastime--Sportsg Favorite song-- Because You're Mine. Activities: F.H. A. I5 G.A. A. 2, 3,4. 3 if DAVE BRAGG, Fat Best quality--Looks: Worst fault- - Blushing5 Favorite song- - Trying, Activities: Chorus 35 Student Council Ig F.F. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Camera Club 2. JACK CHRISTMAN, Chris Best quality--Athletic abilityg Worst fault--Chewing gum: Favorite pastime-- Sports5 Favorite song-- Pretend. Activities: Baseball 2, 3,45 Basketball 1, 2, 3,45 Football 2, 3, 45 Letterman's Club 2, 3, 45 Class President 35 Student Council I, 25 F.F.A. I5 Annual Staff. STEVE BRAGG, Slip Mahoney Best quality--Mercury5 Worst fault-- English classg Favorite pastime--Mercy's Nursesg Favorite song-- Outside of Heaven. Activities5 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 F.F. A. I,2, 3, 45 Letterman's Club 45 Annual staff. PEGGY CUTLER, Keggy Best quality--Leadership5 Worst fault-- 'l'emper5 Favorite pastime-- Ike- 5 Favorite Song- - Jim. Activities: Pep Club I5 Chorus I, 2, 35 F. Y-LA. I,2, 3, Secretary 2, President 35 Concession Chairman 3, Class President 45 Annual Staffg Assistant Editor: Band 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 25 Student Play Director 3, 4. ps-W Compliments of , JAMES H. TAYLOR M. D. --- 2 LHST llllll HHH TESTHIHEIIT g Q' We the Class of 1953 being about to pass out of this sphere of education, rn full pos hereby publish this our last will and testament To the members of the faculty we will those virtues and talents which they are so sadly lacking and which we have an over abundance, namely. power of thought, foresight, wrs dom, and scholarly leadership. To Mr. Gaines and Mr. Kelley we bequeath the memories of this marvelous and out- ' 5 f X . . . . - session of fully packed minds, well-trained manners, and superhuman understanding, do . . . . X V I ..- 9 41 ,1- standing class with the feeling that the wonderful achievements of each and every member of this class will be so great that they will reflect upon them and make them equally famous. We also bequeath our most humble apologies to the custodians for any mischief that we may have perpetrated in and about the building which may have inconvenienced them in any way. If there have been any such occasions we wish to assure them that it was done only in a spirit of innocent fun and not for spite or malice. To the Freshmen we bequeath our patience, understanding, controllable tempers, will power, and the Declaration of Independence in hopes they will take the latter and put it to use, To the Sophomores we bequeath, our few remaining millions so that they may put on a prom the Class of '54 will never forget. To the Juniors we bequeath our position as The Big Wheels so that they may also make their last successful turn in this high school. I, George Adams, do hereby bequeath my seventh transaction to the bookkeeping class of '54, I, Donna Andrews, do hereby bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to Kenny Pyle, who could use it. I, Charles Behl, do hereby bequeath my well-groomed hair to my brother, John, so it can stay in the family. l, Don Bender, do hereby bequeath my ability to play the trombone to Denny Watson so he can carry on in the band. I, Dave Bragg, do hereby bequeath my Colgate Smile to the trophy case so people can have a view of it in future years. I, Steve Bragg, do hereby bequeath my ways with the sophomore girls to Bob Miller so he can have as much fun as I have. I, Mary Christian, do hereby bequeath my long friendship with Shirley to Sharon Riddell so she and Janice Reedy can be as good friends as we have been. I, Jack Christman, do hereby bequeath my senior picture to the most honorable place in school, the trophy case, so everybody can see it. 1, Peggy Cutler, do hereby leave all my past headaches to the future senior class pres- idents, but I'll be back in a year to get Jim. I, Helen Czerwonka, do hereby bequeath my efficient ways to Linda Wiman, I, Doris Dempsey, do hereby bequeath my conversational ability to Delores Harper in hopes that she will carry on for me. I, Roy Elder, do hereby bequeath my adventures in agriculture to Don Bennett so he can have as much fun as I have. I, Shirley Elder, do hereby bequeath Jack to the service, but my interest in him I'll keep. I, Jerry English, do hereby bequeath my job as stock boy to Vic Mitsdarfer--if he wants lt. I, Gene Fieldbinder, do hereby bequeath my job as Sinclair manager to anyone who wants lt. I, Tom Gire, do hereby bequeath my good sense of humor to Shorty Lewis. I, Bob Gregor, do hereby bequeath my position as star basketball center to Bob Hackett. I, Phil Harris, do hereby leave for the service. I, Derys Hunt, do hereby leave to become Mrs. Arthur Harper. I, Dean Keith, do hereby bequeath my interest in girls to Charles Bretz. I, Patty Kraft, do hereby leave to take up my other interests in Urbana. I, Ronnie Lee, do hereby bequeath my ability to understand curves, lines, and figures to any other mathematically inclined student. A7 V -- 44- ,- ,411 2'- f 'rw I Z HELEN CZERWONKA, Helen Best quality--Workingg Worst fault- ' Flirtingg Favorite pastime' -Readingg Favorite song-- Keep It a Secret. Activities: Danville IL Westville 23 Villa Grove 3,43 G. A.A. 2, 5,4g Pep Club 1,23 Latin Club lg Science Club lp Biology Club 2g Hi-Tri 25 Newspaper Staff 4, Assistant Editor 4g Library Staff 43 Annual Staffg F.H.A. l,2, 3,4. SHIRLEY ELDER, Eld0 Best ualit --E esp Worst fault--Temperg DORIS DEMPSEY, Dimples Best quality--Majoretteg Worst fault-- Chewing gum in classesg Favorite pastime--Dancingg Favorite song- - 'Oh Happy Day. Activities: Oblong Ill. IQ Martinsville, Ind. 23 Villa Grove 3,4g G. A.A. I,2, 3, 4g Band I,2, 5, 4g Majorette 4g Dramatics Club I, 2: Sunshine Girls Ig Chorus I,2g Latin Club 2g Class Secretary 32 Annual staffg Brother Goose. JERRY ENGLISH, Jerry Best quality--His way with girlsg Worst fault--Not stopping at stop signs: Favorite q- Y l Y U - pastime--Catin' aroundg Favorite song-- Favorite pastime--Dancingg Favorite .. th H Stardust. song- - Till I Waltz Again Wi You. Activities: Valentine Attendant 25 Valentine Queen IQ Chorus I , 2, gg Activities: F.F.A. lg Camera Club 1,25 Football 5,4. G.A.A. I,2,3,4. l Compl1ments of SWEET SHOP ROY ELDER, Pat Best quality--Fordg Worst fault--English Classy Favorite pastime--Chrisg Favorite song- - Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes. Activities: F.F.A. l,2, 5,4 GENE FIELDBINDER, Finney Best quality- -Carg Worst fault--Arguing: Favorite pastime--Sinclairg Favorite song- - Because. 5 l, Harold Martin, do hereby bequeath my browness in carpentry to Jerome Tanous so he can help Mr. Schroeder in future years. 1, Jim Massie, do hereby bequeath my energetic ways in agriculture to John Miller. I, Darlene Maulding, do hereby bequeath my quietness to Jane Coffman. I, Paul McKenzie, do hereby bequeath my quiet chuckle to Vernon Billman. I, Sheron Patterson, do hereby bequeath my two years as varsity cheerleader to Bertie James and hope she will have as much fun as I have. I, Janet Payne, do hereby leave to join Bob. I, Richard Pippen, do hereby bequeath my bookkeeping ability to the junior class. I, Don Pyle, do hereby bequeath my car to Mr. Kelley, who needs a good Nash. I, Shirley Reinhart, do hereby bequeath my flirting ways to Wilma Keith, but Ed I'll keep. I, Doris Shoemaker, do nereby bequeath my royalty to Clarice Smith. I, Don Schaefer, do hereby bequeath my many jokes to Bob Davis and hope he gets as many laughs as I have. 1, Shirley Schreib, do hereby bequeath my ability to talk in study hall to Freda. I, Juanita Shunk, do hereby bequeath my interest in Tuscola boys to Delores Woodall so she can carry on for me. I, Betty Smith, do hereby bequeath my white bucks to Skip Durland so he can look real flashy. I, Junior Soards, do hereby bequeath my manly physique to Kenny Berry. I, Delcne Stewart, do hereby leave to become the man of the world. I, Ed Taylor, do hereby bequeath my l1ot rod to Mrs. Wolfe and hope that she gets as big a bang out of it as I have. I, Annette Thompson, do hereby bequeath my singing ability to Beverly Keplar. I, Ann Tucker, do hereby bequeath my shorthand ability to any person with strong enough will-power to handle it. I, Connie Wacker, do hereby bequeath my ability to play volleyball to Millie Wil- COXCII. I, John Wiley, do hereby bequeath my position as pianist in Benny's Orchestra to any- body who wants it. I, Leon Williams, do hereby bequeath my smallness to Tom Elbs. I, Dick Waugh, do hereby bequeath my many A's in English to Rocket Smith so he can become a wheel in English also. Written, typed, retyped, and declared by the class of 1953 and sworn at by above administrators as our last will in the presence of all of us, we affix our seal in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Three. Peggy Cutler, President Doris Shoemaker, Secretary -1- ll f 4 l--Tl ...l.l1 f Best looking: Best dressed: Best liked: Best, personality: Greatest contributor to class: Best complexion: Prettiest eyes: Prettiest teeth: Prettiest hair: Best figure and physique: Most likely to succeed: Nicest smile: Most comical: Most sophisticated: Datingest couple: PUPULHH SEHIUHS Doris Shoemaker Doris Shoemaker Betty Smith Betty Smith Peggy Cutler Darlene Maulding Doris Shoemaker Shirley Schreib Doris Shoemaker Doris Shoemaker Peggy Cutler Shirley Schreib Connie Wacker Juanita Shunk Ann Tucker Dave Bragg Jack Christrnan Don Schaefer Don Schaefer Richard Pippen John Wiley Dave Bragg Dave Bragg Don Bender Charles Behl Richard Pippen Dave Bragg Steve Bragg Jack Christman Dick Waugh Z V ff? TOM GIRE, Low Gear Best quality--Personality: Worst fault-- Girlsg Favorite pastime--Football, Favorite song- - Fuedin', Fussin' an' Fightin'. Activities: Spanish Club 2, 3, Treasurer 2, gg Football l,2, 5,4g Baseball g,4g Letterman's Club 2, 5, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 43 Basketball Manager 3: Athletic Honor Society 2, 3,4. DERYS HUNT, Freckles Best quality--Long hair: Worst fault-- Drivingg Favorite pastime-- Art g Favorite song-- Peace in the Valley. Activities: F.H. A. I ,2, 3, 4, Treasurer 5, Secretary-Treasurer 4: G. A. A. l,2, g,4g Newspaper Staff 4: Annual Staff. Bos GREGOR, Chet Best quality--Tallnessg Worst fault-- Teachersg Favorite pastime--Basketball: Favorite Song- - Tatooed Lady. Activities: Track I, 2, 3,4: Chorus 2: Basketball I, 2, 3, 4. DEAN KEITH, Deanner Best quality--Humor: Worst fault-- Teachers: Favorite pastime--Playing pool: Favorite song- - Poopsie Woopsie. Activities: Newspaper IQ Pep Club lg Football 2, 3,4g Band 1,2, 3, 4: Chorus 1 , 2, 3. -If PHIL HARRIS, Harry the Cat Best quality--Speaking voice: Worst fault--too much sleepy Favorite pastime --Tinkeringg Favorite song-- With a Song in My Heart. Activities: Chorus 1, 2, 3: Camera Club I3 Track l,21 Professor, How Could You! PATTY KRAFT, Par Best quality--Plymouth: Worst fault-- Temperg Favorite pastime- -Geneg Favorite song-- I Love You Because. Activities: G. A. A. I, 2, 5, 4, Newspaper Staff l , 2, 3, 45 Chorus 2: Annual Staff. 1 v i V. l , i ' , - Y ' 1531s A as L t Courtesy of FINGLTSI-l'S S0lT I l-TSTTTFI GROCERY u ', S' Qff-Q41 '.ff - i -I'-L5 ' ' ' ' v. as f- -' X5 f ,, f. , 6, , X L P J U gi fx? ' I 1 E' -Vi'-, .: ' I '-TC-'Eg '3:,.-32 X ' df lIlHSS HISTURU In the fall of 49 58 noisy freshmen sneaked past the upper classmen of V.G. H.S. with the determination to make a success of their high school ca- reer for one year at least. The class officers were: John Wiley--President, Don Bender--Vice- President, Peggy Cutler--Secretary, Jack Christman--Treasurer. In the fall of 1950 after such a successful year before, 49 sophomores re- turned to V.G. determined to make a booming success of the next year. The class officers were: Betty Smith--President, Don Schaefer--Vice- President, Shirley Lassen, Shirley Schreib--Secretary, Don Bender--Treas- urer. Autumn of '51 arrived quickly with 47 returning to make up the junior class. This year held fond memories for all of them when they recall such things as their Jr. Play Brother Goose, their class rings, and their Junior-Senior Prom with the theme Stardust. The class officers were: Jack Christman--President, John Wiley--Vice- President, Doris Dempsey--Secretary, Don Schaefer--Treasurer. Now their last year! Homecoming was a big success with the Blue Devils winning over Tuscola. The queen and king were Doris Shoemaker and Jack Christman. Their senior attendants were Sheron Patterson and Don Schaefer. The student-body president was Don Bender and Vice-President Betty Smith, both representatives from our class. Two of the varsity cheerleaders were members of our class. They were Sheron Patterson and Betty Smith. The senior play was Professor, How Could You? They all looked forward to their Baccalaureate and Commencement nights. The class officers were: Peggy Cutler--President, Donna Andrews-- Vice-President, Doris Shoemaker--Secretary, Shirley Schrieb--Treasurer. The class advisors were: Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Harper. 16 f 5 ,I .ts t gb ,xl 'll 1 v. RONALD LEE, Ronnie Best quality--Peacefulness: Worst fault- Talkingg Favorite pastime--Playing a Ukeg Favorite song-- Before I Met You. Activities: Champaign I, 2, gg Villa Grove 4. Football 1, 3, 4g Track 1, 3g Baseball 1,45 Cross Country 2. JIM MA SSIE, Red Best quality--l-lair: Worst fault--Temper: Favorite pastime--Ethelg Favorite song-- I'm Just a Poor Bachelor. Activities: F.F.A. I,2, 5,4. sl PAUL MCKENZIE, Bone Best quality--Teethg Worst fault-- Laughg Favorite pastime--Singing: Favorite song-- The Death of Hank Williams. Activities: F.F. A. l,2, 3, 4. DARLENE MAULDING, Bird Best quality--Dimpleg Worst fault-- Making excusesg Favorite pastime--Day dreamingg Favorite song-- Pretend, Activities: Pep Club Ig Chorus I,2, gp F.H.A. 1,21 G.A.A. 1,2, 5,4 Sponsored by JOHN'S SINCLAIR SERVICE X Q. HAROLD MARTIN, Mert Best quality--Eyesg Worst fault--Too kind heartedg Favorite pastime-- Swimmingg Favorite song-- Your Cheating Heart. Activities: Chorus I, 2, 3. JANET FLEENER PAYNE, Ian Best quality - -Ringsg Worst fault- -Driving: Favorite pastime--Bobg Favorite song-- Wedding Bells. Activities: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: F. H. A. 1,2, gg Reporter gg Chorus 2, 3,4g Newspaper Staff 4: Annual Staffg Brother Goose. .,,..47j.-in-S T. 'B 'lf' ,Wg ,, r X. 7 K I ff 1:1 4 PHUPHECU Hello, everybody, here we are at the annual alumni dance. Tonight we are honoring the class of '53. They are meeting together for the first time since their graduation ten years ago. Also tonight, we are being entertained by Benny's Boys, starring DON BENDER and his incomparable trombone. Entering now are JACK CHRISTMAN, famous night club owner, and his star attraction, HELEN CZERWONKA, falias Bubbles LaRueJ. Chatting in the corner are GEORGE ADAMS, coach of the basket- ball team at Vassar, and ANNETTE THOMPSON, the brilliant opera soprano. Over the quiet tones of Benny's Boys, now comes a restrained chuckle and entering is PAUL McKENZIE, No. I Laugh King of the world. Now we see ANN and DICK WAUGH entering the room. Wonder who their sitter is? And look at the white mink DORIS DEMPSEY has on. That man of hers must have struck another oil well while he was stationed in Texas. I think it's their twelfth this month. ROY and SHIRLEY ELDER have started a brother and sister dance team. Only last week they danced in Loose Tooth, Arizona. RONNIE LEE has full owner- ship of his own gambling establishment located in the back room of Pete's Billiard Palace, Villa Grove. My, doesn't RICHARD PIPPEN look slim? I bet it's that new reducing formula, Pippen's Peppy Peppermints he's just invented. I heard that JUANITA SHUNK has started a modeling school in Tuscola with DORIS SHOEMAKER as her partner. PATTY KRAFT is now sole owner of the Kraft Limburger Cheese Co. I wonder why she can't find a partner. DON SCHAEFER is the manager of the Blacksox--their' washing machine broke down. LEON WILLIAMS is their water boy. JERRY ENGLISH, the well-known dentist, has invented a colorless, odor- less, valueless toothpaste called Cuspid. Its slogan is, For your bicuspids, buy Cuspid. DELENE STEWART has gotten tired of working and has become a Vagabond. ARTHUR SOARDS looks a little top heavy. Maybe it's because of all those medals he received in the army as a general. GENE FIELDBINDER has inherited from his father the gasoline business. He has a station of his own, it is underground because he says that it will protect him against atomic blast rays. JANET PAYNE has been voted 1963 Navy Sweetheart. DONNA ANDREWS is going to New York to compete in a debate contest. Its subject is, The Necessity of the Rise and Fall of the Tides of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in the East and West. CHARLES BEHL has defeated Charles Atlas for the world's title, The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man. The BRAGG brothers, DAVE and STEVE, are manufacturing a new type of fertilizer that will grow weeds and kill your crops overnight. Intermission time, lets's go out into the lobby. There are SHERON PATTERSON and BETTY SMITH, the two most popular cheerleaders at West Point. They're talking to TOM GIRE, the main distributor of Old Faithful Products in Villa Grove. Dr. ED TAYLOR is chief surgeon at Taylor's Garage, formally Hillard's. The intermission is over and I can hear the melodious tones of Benny's Boys playing If You Say I Beg Your Pardon, Then I'1l Come Back To You. Some late arrivals are entering the ballroom. BOB GREGER, who is a champion runner, is going to represent the United States in the Olympic games next year. DARLENE MAULDING has a part on a radio show. She has taken the place of Geranium on the Judy Canova show. DON PYLE is on the same show as Pedro. PEG CUTLER is the wife of the famous cowboy star, Six-gun Jim. PHIL HARRIS has taken over the Phil Harris show and MARY ANN CHRISTIAN plays Alice Faye. JOHN WILEY has gained recognition as local dog show critic. DERYS HUNT moved to New York to live with her husband. HAROLD MARTIN has come out with a new type of house. It is made entirely of glass and coal. SHIRLEY SCHREIB is employed at Junkin's Plumbing Shop. JIM MASSIE now has full control of housing in the suburban area of Hugo. DEAN KEITH has taken over the study of krebiozen from Dr. Ivy. CONNIE WACKER is handling the mail he receives and is working day and night to answer it. SHIRLEY REINHART is living in Greenwich Village in New York and designing dresses for the Brokerage Company. And now at five minutes until one, all of the members of the class have grouped around the piano and are singing--Hail, Hail, The Gang's All Here. 18 SHERON PATTERSON, Sherry Best quality--Popularity: Worst fault-- Going to Newman: Favorite pastirne-- Cheerleader: Favorite song- - Rain. Activities: G. A. A. 1, 2, g, 4, President 4: Dramatics I,2, Q, 42 Girls Chorus I, 2, gg Pep Club ig Thespians 3,4: Home- coming Attendant 2, 4: Cheerleader I , 4: Annual Staff: Brother Goose g Professor, How Could Youl , SHIRLEY REINHART, Shlrl Best quality--Clothes: Worst fault-- Temper: Favorite pastime--Ed: Favorite song- - Oli Happy Day. Activities: Pep Club 1gF.H'.A. IQ G.A. A 2, 4, 4: Dramatics 3,4, President 4: Chorus 1,5 Student Council 2, gg Annual N sf., Af X v ' r I I RICHARD PIPPEN, Pip Best quality--Leadership: Worst fault-- Arguing: Favorite pastime--Eating: Favorite song-- Auf Weidersein, Sweet- heart. Activities: Pep Club I: Library Staff 2: Spanish Club 2, 55 Basketball Manager 4: Annual Staff, Editor 4: Brother Goose g Professor, How Could Youl DON SCHAEFER, Sharif Best quality--Personality: Worst fault-- Stnbornessg Favorite pastime--Driving Chevrolets: Favorite song-- Funny. Activities: Baseball 2, 5,43 Football I,2, 3, 4: Pep Club lg Class Treasurer 3: Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4, President 4: Class Vice-President 2: Annual Staff: Professor, l-low Could Youl Staff. t i Il 'i I, Courtesy of FIRST NATIONAL BANK r. IW C ,i Jaf , X f it 3 4 DONALD PYLE, Don Best quality--Money: Worst fault-- Teachers: Favorite pastime--Verna: Favorite song-- l-lot Rod Race. Activities: Track 1: Pep Club I: Camera Club 23 Spanish Club 3,4. SHIRLEY SCHREIB, Sl1irl Best quality--Figure: Worst fault-- Blushing, Favorite pastime--Dancing: Favorite song- - Sentimental Journey. Activities: Student Council 1: Pep Club li G. A. A. l,2, 5,43 Class Treasurer 4: Dramatics Club 2, 3: Library Staff l,2, gg Annual Staff: Thespian Club 4: Professor How Could Youl , Brother Goose. DORIS SHOEMAKER, Sh0ie Best quality--Hairg Worst fault--Frcckles Favorite pastime- -Going to Newmang Favorite song- - Because You're Mine . Activities: Arcola lg Villa Grove 2, 5,45 G.A. A. 1,2, 3,45 Chorus 1,2, ig F.H.A. 1,25 Band 2, 3,4g Class Secretary 4g Valentine Queen 2g Homecoming Queen 45 Annual Staff: Brother Goose. ARTHUR SOARDS, IR. , Jr. Best quality - -quietnessg Worst fault- - Shynessp Favorite pastime--Fishingg Favorite song- - Don't Let The Stars Ge In Your Eyes . Activities: F.F. A. l,2, g, 4. fi I n IUANITA SHUNK, Shunkie Best quality--Clothesg Worst fault-- Giggleg Favorite pastime--Tuscolag Favorite song- - Stardust. ? BETTY SMITH, Bea Best quality--Cheerleadingg Worst fault --Daydreamingg Favorite pastime- -Jerry: Favorite song-- Till the End of Time. Activities: G. A. A. I,2, 3, 4, F. H. A. lg Cheerleader 4: Concession Chairman 4: Activities: Choi-Us I. 2, 3,45 pianist 4: Homecoming Attendant 33 Student Council F.1-LA. 1,25 Dramatics Club 3,4, vice- 2.3141 Vice-Pfsfldenf 43 Pf0fC550f- HOW President 43 Pep Club IQ Newspaper I, 53 Could YOU' - Student Council 43 Thespians Club 4g Annual Staff: Brother Goose g Professor, How Could Youl . DELENE STEWART, Buggy Best quality--Playing the guitar: Worst Fault--Charlestong Favorite pastime-- Huntingg Favorite song-- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes . Activities: Basketball 3g Football gg Pep Club lp Chorus 35 Camera Club 2. ED TAYLOR, Big Ed Best quality--Physiqueg Worst fault- -Flirting Favorite pastime--Shirleyg Favorite song-- Stardust . Activities: Pep Club lg F.F. A. IQ Football 4 Track 3,4g Letterman's Club 4. A Courtesy of MORRIS MOTOR SALES 0 r i ml ANNETTE THOMPSON, Tommie Best quality--Singing: Worst fault--Walk: Favorite pastime--Staying out late: Favorte song-- Blue Tango. Activities: G.A.A. l,2,3,4: F.H.A. 1,23 Dramatics 5,45 Thespians 5, 43 Girls Ensemble 2, 5, 4: Chorus I,2, 3,4g News- paper Staff 4: Annual Staffg Brother Goose : Professor, How Could youl . JOHN WILEY, Bo Best quality--Playing football: Worst fault--Middle name: Favorite Pastime'-- Sleeping: Favorite song-- Moon glow. Activities: Football I, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 5,4: Track 1,2g Athletic Honor Society: Letterman's Club 2, 3,4, Vice- President 5,4g Pep Club IQ Annual staff: Class President Ig Student Council 5: National Honor Society: Professor, How Could Youl if 'TJ' gl ANN TUCKER, Annabell Best quality--Eyes: Worst fault--Temper: Favorite pastime--Dick: Favorite song-- Why Don't You Believe Me. Activities: F.H. A. I,2: G.A. A. 2,3,4: Chorus 1,2: Pep Club 1: Annual Staff. LEON WILLIAMS, Peewee Best quality--Shortness: Worst fault-- Teachersg Favorite pastime--Sleeping in class: Favorite song-- The Death of Hank Williams. Activities: Pep Club I: Newspaper Staff I,2, 3,43 Chorus lg Spanish Club 3, 4. Q I gg is 'fs 5 L J Sponsored by I-IENSON AND WEGENG INSURANCE fa.: T 'zr CONNIE WACKER, Wackie Best quality--Eyes: Worst fault--Temper: Favorite pastime--Sports: Favorite song-- Stardust. Activities: F. H. A. I ,2, Vice President 2 G.A. A. 1 , 2, 3,4, Treasurer 5: Student Council 4: Annual Staff: Pep Club I. DICK WAUGH, Wahoo Best quality--Football: Worst fault-- Driving: Favorite pastime--Ann: Favorite Song-- Somewhere Along the Way. Activities: Atwood I,2, 3: Villa Grove 4: Football 4: F.F.A. I,2, 5. x...- --1-' K-4 El . .Man l!n!L JUHIUR CLHSS 'QA Peggy Anderson John Basham Janice Best Vernon Billman Charles Bretz Don Coslet Joyce Crawford Dick Crouse Bob Davis Patty Farrier Nina Fonner James Fry Bill Gilles Bob Hackett Bill Hancock Larry Hancock Delores Harper Jeanette Hettinger Ted Howard Bill Huber Wilma Keith ' Q3 'Sr 134- Bcverly Kepler Sr Qi Harold Lewis Juanita McBride Jim McCo11om Nancy Maris Bob Miller Vic Mitsdarfer 'i Q-I OFFICERS Agnes Thomas, Janice Best, Clarice Smith Mr. Trost, Miss Jacobs, George Mooney Marie Nonrnan ,... Wiz Jerry Rund Ted Rund ,f ' Kay Shunk Ray Shunk . '4 S , 1 'xi mu M 'u I l v . S Q IQ, - Clarice Smith Don Smith Luther Soliday V Benita Tanous Marilyn Tay 0, Agnes Thomas Ruth Utterback Linda Watkins ' ' J . 5 V. 5 is 171' M ir: fr., .lf , I H1 as x ' 1 F 'E X ' X, 'V-4 ,. F SUPHUHIUHES 5 OFFICERS Emily I-Iettingner, Alfred Cler, Sue Culp, Bob Gentry, Miss Sponsler Alfred Cler Carol Cler rs-be , . U I I ni 'l.', , Q' ,gn .Mala w ', ,Q h W1 Y-374: Alf MN., -o ' la l lsff z XP-, JQ nw ,, Patsy Anderson Gary Allen Jack Babb John Behl Charles Blackford John Boaz Nellie Bosch Ruth Bosch Jane Coffman Jerry Crawford Jerry Christian Sue Culp Shirley Dyke Bill Eisenmenger Wayne Gabbard Bob Gentry Jim Gilmer LX 1' fbx Don Greger Emily I-lettingner Roberta James Ronald Love Don Lourish Charles Knox Carl Martin Everett Martin Shirley Massie Susie Montgomery Wayne Naive Patricia Patton Glen Prosser Mary Reinhart Shelby Reed Janice Reedy Sharon Riddell Delbert Rogers Melva Rowe Max Simpson Russell Simpson Paul Syfert Jean Tewell Helen Vandeventer Jacqueline Wade Alma Waggle Mildred Wilcoxin Janice Wilson Linda Wiman Deliece Woodall Delores Woodall 1 X ii MIX? 'lzf S it it , in 'Q 7 5545 , -X 1 is l N : :. -1 T XXI I U .L ' Y ' 'Tiff gk 'Str . 4:4 an x 15 k - ,gn I pf ., V, fin-, : -Hg at 92 5 f--I av ,gkgfgiaai f i N , 1 3 M - Ti. 5 ,Y ki .V ix . f ' gtg? ',,, G ' -ll J ' f J M M., ' f i. . x , Y I I' ' '7 'N W ' ,J , - , 111. . ,e k .. s L - I we rf' 26 wg.. 'Q' I 5 V o H. 4 N if ml g bl , K 5 -s' m l 9' -fa ggi: 'X 'Y 'Y' 'Q'-'I gc S' 2 f , FHESHIHEH OFFICERS: Vicki English, Patrick Madigan, Kenneth Berry, Miss Carson. M N il, li X, V - 1I'l1 h-v-. Mt. lt? at N A4 Janet Ament Phyllis Ballard James Basham Kay Bassett Lynn Bean Linda Beccue Don Bennett Kenneth Berry Y Maxine Bosch Mark Brown Ruth Brown Hanna Casebeer Harriett Casebeer Ronald Coffman Jerry Dubson Tom Elbs Vicki English Gilby Fonner Judy Gire Wilma Henderson Larry Henneghan Freda Hutchison Jerry Lewis Charles Lough Paul Lourish Ada McBride Pat Madigan John Miller Paul Myles Polley Nalley Ivlary Jo Page Lctha Pfeffer Kenneth Pyle Dick Robbs Jean Rochat Rita Rund Gleora Senters Carlton Sidell Lorae Simpson Carolyn Smith Fred Spurlin Neil Statzer Jerome Tanous Amy Sue Taylor Denny Wade Dennis Watson Sharon Waugh Barbara Wells 1 3. . M .. , XML N L. lp K Y li y 'W 'NX f ' IL 5,1 K aw--X ,gg Q1 4 3 'W k A A K f ,, 5 .17 fd' . 1 L- s, AW. A' . ' Ji- '?- 1'-fi .10 1'- Q in C' Ayr' 'i .- :Snr i 3' ' .. 1- 1.52 'Q K 9 'G l . A 'haf Y as - sa' ' A it ess AH L E x 3 1 - s x . . 1-X l 4 . 'ST x, 1' 'W CHLEHDHH School starts- here we go again. Boo hool Labor Day--No school. First Football game--Unity Freshman Potluck- -That class is in there pitching. Homecoming--Tuscola. Pancakes and sausage for everyone. Surely not again, but, ah yes, exams. Last Football game--Oakwood Armistice Day-- No school. Watch out, rabbits and pheasants. Senior Play Professor, How Could Youl --We don't know. First basketball game--Newman. Thanksgiving Dance--Oh my poor feet. End of 2nd six weeks, Ughl Thanksgiving Vacation. Sorry for the turkeys but hurrah for usl Benny's Boys entertained us at a Christmas Dance. Christmas Vacation--Have a nice Christmas. School resumes--Back to the dungeon! END OF THE FIRST SEMESTERI l lThat means that half of the year has gone by already. 5 Douglas County Band Festival-- Soft Sweet Music I2 Lincoln had another birthday, which meant a vacation for us. I9 Douglas County Chorus Festival-- Sing it Sweetl 20 Douglas County Institute--Students joyous: teachers had to study. 24 Westville--Last basketball game. 27 Another six weeks gone byl IO F.F.A. Potluck--Good food-poor calfll I2 This week is the Sectional Basketball Tourney! I3 This is Friday the 13th again. I4 District solo and Ensemble Contests. -- Music Music Musicl I7 The State Basketball Tourney starts! I This is a tricky day. 3 GOOD FRIDAY--No Schoolll 1 II District Music Contest--Play your best. 24 Junior Play-- Curtain Going Upl Don't forget your lines. 2 State Music Finals--Play it well. Fine Arts Festival- -Very good. District Track Meet- -Run fast boys. 5 8 I2 District Baseball this week. I6 Junior-Senior Prom--all the formals and ties were really knockouts. I6 State Track Meet I9 Seniors had their exams. Did you see those nails flying? 20 Style Show--a stitch in time saves nine. 2I G. A. A. Banquet--don't stuff. 23 Senior Picnic--Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow you may diel 24 Baccalaureate 25 I-lonor's Night--Look at all of the awards! l 26 Commencement--The senior's big night and it also means goodbye for the Class of 1953. Sponsored by VILLA GROVE NEWS Your newspaper serving you 'K FIRST ROW: Annette Thompson, Sue Culp, Shirley Reinhart-Pres. , Miss Carson, Juanita Shunk-Vice Pres., Carol Clcr-Sec., Clarice Smith-Program Chairman. SECOND ROW: Gleora Senters, Barbara Wells, Sharon Waugh, Roberta James, Vicki English, Janice Reedy, Mary Reinhart, Patty Farrier. THIRD ROW: Delicce Woodall, Delores Woodall, Sharon Riddell, Sheron Patterson, Marilyn Tay, Bt-nita Tanous, Agnes Thomas, Kay Shunk. FOURTH ROW: Marie Nonman, Nancy Maris, Emily Het- tinger, Jackie Wade, Shirley Dyke, Rita Rund, Jim McColIom, Melva Rowe, Joyce Crawford. Complitnents of MATTESON'S INSURANCE AGENCY FIRST ROW: Richard Pippcn, Miss Carson, Juanita Shunk, Annette Thompson. SECOND ROW: Patty Farrier, Donna Andrews, Shirley Schreib, Nancy Maris, Sheron Patterson. 30 Patsy Anderson, FIRST ROW: Ted Howard, Marie Nonman-Vice Pres., Clarice Smith-Pres., Miss Sponsler, Melva Rowe Sec. Treas., Bob Hackett. SECOND ROW: Alfred Cler, Nina Fonner, Roberta James, Mary Ellen Rein- llart, Sue Culp, Janice Reedy. THIRD ROW: Patty Farrier, Deliece Woodall, Delores Woodall, Sharon Riddell, Nancy Maris, Emily Hettinger, Kay Shunk. FOURTH ROW: Beverly Keplar, Benita Tanous, Marilyn Tay, Janice Wilson, Bill Hancock, Joyce Crawford, Shirley Dyke, Jackie Wade. Sponsored by FOGERSONS Serving you since 'ZZ Patty Kraft, Helen Czerwonka, Derys Hunt, Nancy Maris, Miss Parr. 31 MRS. RAGLAND Instructor HHH FIRST ROW: Janice Reedy, Phyllis Ballard, Lynn Bean, Doris Dempsey, Janet Ament. SECOND ROW: Nancy Maris, Sharon Riddell, Benita Tanous, Marie Nonman, Marilyn Tay, Alfred Cler, Larry Hancock. THIRD ROW: Juanita McBride, Peg Cutler, Wilma Keith, Johnny Miller, Delbert Rogers, Shelby Reed, Helen Vandevemer, Mrs. Ragland FOURTH ROW: Tom Elbs, Charles Behl, Don Bender, Charles Knox, Doris Shoemaker, Party Farrier, Claricc Smith, Neil Statzer. Qi - A- ,C A 3 .ff 32 FIRST ROW: Linda Bcccue, Rita Rund, Patricia Patton, Polly Nalley, Annette Thompson, Mrs. Ragland. SECOND ROW: Glcora Senters, Barbara Wells, Janet Ament, Lorae Simpson, Sharon Waugh, Vicki English, Roberta James, Amy Taylor. THIRD ROW: Sue Culp, Wilma Keith, Shelby Reed, Helen Vandeventer, Deliece Woodall, Delores Woodall, Sharon Riddell, Marilyn Tay. FOURTH ROW: Janice Reedy, Janet Fleener Payne, Emily Hettinger, Shirley Massie, Nancy Maris Shirley Dyke, Jackie Wade. FIFTH ROW: Wilma Henderson, Freda Hutchison, Doris Shoemaker, Juanita Shunk, Lynn Bean, Mclva Rowe, Clarice Smith, Joyce Crawford. TWIRLERS: Doris Dempsey, Lynn Bean, Janice Reedy, Phyllis Ballard, Janet Ament, Sharon Riddell. 33 FIRST ROW: Peggy Anderson, Marilyn Tay-Treas. , Benita Tanous-Sec., Miss Jacobs, Sheron Patterson- Rres., Agnes Thornas-Vice Pres., Alma Waggle, Annette Thompson. SECOND ROW: Ada McBride, Helen cizcrwonlta, Patty Kraft, Glcora Senters, Barbara Wells, Sharon Waugh, Janet Ament, Hanna Casebeer, Mary Ruinhnrt, Amy Taylor, Patty Farrier. THIRD ROW: Shelby Reed, Roberta James, Vicki English, Sue nlnlp, Jarrivt- Rcedy, i1arolClcr, Dcliece Wondall, Delores Woodall, Sharon Riddell, Lorae Simpson, Helen Vandcventcr. FOURTH ROW: Janet Fleener Payne, Beverly Keplar, Nellie Bosch, Wilma Henderson, Emily llL'llllll1Cf, Ruth Bosch, Shirley Reinhart, Shirley Massie, Shirley Dyke, Jackie Wade, Linda Beccue, Pat-' rit-in Patton. FllfTll ROW: Doris Shoemaker, Mary Christian, Shirley Elder, Jane Coffman, Janice Best, Juanita Mvliritle, lfretla Hutchison, Ann Tucker, Darlene Maulding, Rita Rund, Patsy Anderson. SIXTH ROW: Judy mire, Janice Wilson, Doris Dempsey, Lynn Bean, Shirley Schreib, Joyce Crawford, Connie Wacker, Melva Rowe, Letha Pfeffer, llerys Hunt. FIRST ROW: Mr. Trost, Don Schaefer-Pres. , John Wiley-Vice Pres., Tom Gire-Sec. Treas. , Mr. Dur- land, Jack Christman. SECOND ROW: Jim McCollom, Bill Huber, Don Bender, Jerry Rund, Larry Hancoc Jim Gilmer. THIRD ROW: Dick Waugh, Don Smith, John Behl, Steve Bragg, Bill Hancock. FOURTH ROW Bob Hackett, Harold Lewis, Richard Pippen, Dave Bragg, Ed Taylor, Charles Behl. m , In ,,. 's l Hx 'IA A Sponsored by I-lANCOCK'S HABERDASHERY FIRST ROW: Gleora Senters, Linda Watkins-Pres. , Peggy Anderson-Vice Pres. , Derys Hunt-Sec. - Treas. , Barbara Wells. SECOND ROW: Janice Best, Freda Hutchinson, Mrs. Wolfe, Alma Wagglc Helen Czerwonka. I Compliments of JOHN LAMB and WENDELL TURNER FIRST ROW: Dave Bragg, Jim Massie, Glen Prosser-Sec., Ray Shunk-Pres. , Vic Mitsdarfer-Vice Pres., Tcd Rund, Mr. Farrell. SECOND ROW: John Miller, Jerry Dubson, Don Bennett, Gerald Christian, Bill Gillcs, Bill Eisenminger, Arthur Soards, Jerry Runcl. THIRD ROW: Tom Elbs, Charles Bretz, Vernon Billman, Paul McKenzie, Don Smith, John Basham, Steve Bragg. Busi Reoc fl W' F J J - .'-iw s fo J 'i' J 1 l J ig J it i T J 1 ' i T3 i lv f iff J ' i X XX! ! I i f J . 1 rf 1 2 ' J 1 X W i...L.f xi J lily- 4,4 ic .J .J Villa Grove-high School Villa Grove, illinois October Zu, 1952 STAFF Chlwe were indifferent, both to what was Voinc on about u s nine to us. and did Q in epub- is that aid e half the paper United do not re people in I' the SEIYIS FIRST ROW: Peggy Anderson, Mrs. Harper, Helen Czerwonka, Nancy Maris, ghnfyolgslats Janice Best, Miss Parr. SECOND ROW: Patty Kraft, Maxine Bosch, Carolyn t mst Smith, Fred Spurlin Annette Thompson, Jeanette Hettinger Janet Pa ne 'res nn ' - ' Y ' he vern- THIRD ROW: Patricia Patton, Beverly Keplar, Alma Waggle, Janice Wilson, EO 109113 9 Derys Hunt, Leon Williams, Kay Shunk. and maybe going ment in world KJ.. d what to do and not have sormmh.responQf Kllwe were too busy making bility. money to take an interest Diour government and our community. You wonder why you should be interested in voting, why you f2lWe did not believe in the ed ents democracy we boasted about. COuru5y,Of TOPHLLLANI,SON U 43, We were cynical, and did Hardware and Furniture 'P- believe there was not any dif- n n . ' ta ek' ference between the Arnericzan votes really are. If they dmvt political parties or the men get out and vote now it may be who were seeking office. too late to do anything abmitit when we are eligible to vote. 36 X- NL x FUUTBHLL we hx ED TAYLOR end JIM MCCOLLOM center if .1 SHORTY LEWIS if 1 fullback DON SCHAEFER tackle For expert cleaning of athletic uniforms, call 2.9, MODERN CLEANERS tackle JACK CHRISTMAN BILL HUBER h b halfback alfback--captam Ref DAVE BRAGG guard TOM GIRE 'a 'Q rf k '2' 9 dv STEVE BRAGG guard JERRY RUND guard ., if +22 DON SMITH back and end LETTEHIHEII DICK WAUGH guard stunts LARRY HANCOCK OPP VG quarterback Unity 0 0 Newman O 34 Tuscola fHomecomingl 6 26 JOHN WILEY center Atwood 0 13 Oakland 7 6 Sullivan COACHES TROST AND DURLAND Monticello 7 Z6 Y Oakwood 6 35 JOHN BEHL CHARLES BEHL halfback end BILL HANCOCK defensive guard DON BENDER defensive halfback Courtesy of DON'S I.G.A. MARKET Best wishes to the Class of '53 39 - F3 o J 4. L ,A-1' -, Q gg :, 'Jeb Sr g . , , W H ,yn , . Q 6 '- .-' ' ' - Je, . Wy., ,gl ' 1- , gym-J ' M . . R- y .,' '-,Y 5 '. - N V f V.fXRSl'l'Y SOU.-XD: lfirsi Rowg Kcnnelh Pyle, Mgr. , Jack Chrislman, Bill Huber, Vernon Billman, Larry llancovl Diclr Waugh. SECONDROW:JcrryRu1id, Bob Davis, Jim McCollom, Jolm Behl, Shorty Lewis, Don Coslcl, Don Smith, John Wiley. THIRD ROW: Coach Trost, Bill Hancock, Tom Girc, Don Svliaeliur, Ed Taylor, Dave llrzighrg, Bob Miller, Lurhcr Solirlny, Coach Durland. FOURTH ROW: Jessie Harris, Don Bender, Bill Gilles, Dean Kcilh, lcd Rnnrl, Ered Spurlin, Torn lilbs, Steve Bragg. B 'l'l:.-XM SQUAD: Eirsl Row: Fred Spurlill, Carl Martin, Jerry Lewis, Charles Knox, Ron Love, Paul Lournsh. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Pyle, Mgr. , Denny Wade, Carlton Sidell, Jerome Tanous, N-eil Srarzer, Russell Simp- son. THIRD ROW: Bill Eisenmenger, Larry Heneghan, Bob Gentry, Pal Madigan, Tom Elbs, Jim Gilmer. ... , ,rv Compliments of E,M. TANOUS, M. D. Although not owning an impressive record in wins and losses, the 1953 basketball tearn did show a high competitive spirit. This was indi- cated by the team's showing in 6 overtime games in which they came out on top 4 times. As the season is reviewed it is easy to see how many of the games could have been turned into victo- ries. The squad, composed almost entirely of underclassmen, gave our fans a lot of well- played and hard-fought basketball. With the past years' experiences behind them, they should be ready next year to turn those close losses into victories. Coach Durland B' TEHIH SITTING: John Bchl, Jerry Lewis, Kenneth Berry, Fred Spurlin, Ron Love. STANDING: Denny Wade, Alfred Clcr, Don Bennett, Torn Elbs, Delbert Rogers, Wnynf: Gabburd, NciIStt1tZer. Sponsored by GLENN'S STANDARD SERVICE SEATED: Bill Huber, Larry Hancock, Bob Hackett, Shorty Lewis, Jack Christman. STANDING: Richard Pippen, Mgr.: Luther Soliday, Bill Hancock, Don Coslet, Jim McCol1om. VHHSITU ,.,. V.G. OPP Newman 48 64 Charleston 49 47 Homer 43 60 Eastern 48 46 Newman 47 43 Arthur 51 52 Bement 58 73 Casey 66 75 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Deland-Weldon 68 56 Arcola 69 70 Sullivan 55 52 Tuscola 79 63 Cerro Gordo 63 37 OKAW VALLEY TOURNAMENT Monticello 52 51 Oakland 54 41 Cerro Gordo 55 56 Atwood 32 59 Tuscola 66 58 KJUd.CIl 1. FUSE Longview 64 66 Westville 65 67 Mattoon 85 44 Compliments of CULLUM'S SHOE STORE LA , .wr LUTHER SOLIDAY SHORTY LEWIS d Center BILL HANCOCK Foma' Guard DON COSLET BILL HUBER Forward Guard RRY HANCOCK B05 HACKETT Forward Celliel JACK CHRISTMAN Forward JIM MCCOLLOM Guard sg N x FIRST ROW: B. Hackett, E. Taylor, Coach Durland, C. Greger, P. Syfert. SECOND ROW: K. Berry, J. Lewis, C. Martin, S. Lewis, L. Hancock, D. Smith. THIRD ROW: N. Statzcr, J. Cllristman, J. Behl, F. Spurlin, R. Love, J. Dubson. BROAD IUMPERS: B. Hackett, J. Dubson, R. Love J. Lewis, D. Smith, S. Lewis DISTANCE MEN1 POLE VAULTERS: L. H3l'lC0Ck- L. Hancock, C. Gregor, N. Statzer 44 Courtesy of DOCTOR JOHN A. LEON, Optometrist HIGH JUMPERS: B. Grcgcr, B. Hackett. SPRINTERS: Coach Durland, S. Lewis, E. Taylor, K. Berry, J. Bclil C. Martin, J. Christman. VARSITY RELAY TEAM: FRESHMAN RELAY TEAM: S. Lewis, J. Christman, D. Smith, N. Statzer, F. Spurlln, J. Lewis, E. Taylor, J. Bchl. K. Berry. HURDLERS: WEIGHT MEN: B. Hackett, D. Smith, J. Lewis, K. Berry, P. Syfert, B. Grcger, N. Statzer. F. Spurlin. 45 Sponsored by BAIRD'S MARATHON STATION FIRST ROW: Bill Hancock, Don Schaefer, Tom Gire, Coach Trost, Shorty Lewis, Larry Hancock, Bill Hurber. SECOND ROW: Jack Christman, Tom Elbs, Bob Hackett, Vernon Billman, John Wiley, Jerry Lewis, Don Bender. THIRD ROW: Denny Wade, Jim McCol1om, Pat Madigan, Jim Gilmer, Wayne Gabbard, Carlton Sidell, Jack Babb. ' BHSEBHH Courtesy of SHORTY LEWIS, 2l'1d base MCRGANIS DRUG STORE TOM GIRE, right field Prescriptions - - - Fountain Service 46 LARRY HANCOCK JIM GILMER catcher JOHN WILEY pitcher left field BILL HANCOCK BILL HUBER 5' 3rd base 2nd base DON SCHAEFER lst base JACK CHRISTMAN L Shon Stop DON BENDER center field Compliments of U. 8: S. A complete dry cleaning service 47 Marilyn Tay, Bt-tty Smith, Bcnita Tanous, Shcron Patterson. CHEEHLEHIJEHS Vivki linglish, Sharon Rlddull, Jackie Wade, Roburta IJIIICS. Sponsored by JEANETTIC'S LADIES APPAREL, Betty and Norm 48 14:11 41 I A ! l'IflYllfJ- -.x:JJ1:n. ,.,, Ay Jack Chris tman HTTEHIJHHTS Amy Taylor Neil Statzer Sharon Riddell Bob Gentry Compliments of K.A. SPRINKLE qw .I- 43' N410 f-A HTTEIIUHHTS Agnes Thomas Bill Hube r She ron Patterson Don Schaefer Courtesy of ELMER AND BETTY KAPPES f 1 uuffn L' Junlon .,. class Serves you right. Let me down--! Let me down HIIURTHIH BUIHB UP Miss Irene Burgess . Lorry Fuller . . Nancy Leveridge . . Miss Carolyn Moran . Miss Henrietta Rivers . Elsie Hunter . . . Sylvia Moore . Janet Young Joan White .... Mr. Norman Carter . Andy Fullbright . Jocko Guthrie . Milt Sanders . . Buck O'Hara . . . Mr. Tony Peterson . . Mr. Richard Leveridge . Kyle Roberts . . . Director . . Clarice Smith . Marilyn Tay Nancy Maris . Wilma Keith Marie Nonman Beverly Keplar Patty Farrier Benita Tanous .Joyce Crawford . Bob Miller . Ted Howard . Don Coslet .Tim McCollom . Bill Huber Luther Soliday Bill Hancock . Bob Hackett Miss Carson Sponsored by Everyone can't play the leading role, PAUI-f'5 PLUMBING you know, AND HEATDNIG 52 Make -up time ' .-gJ,'af.f.f T. B gy - 'ng .1. ,- K , A.. K v l' 1-,-. .4,- . 4. 4 E A A Keats Perry. . Vicky Randolph Grandma Perry Grandpa Perry John Appleby . Priscilla Morley Tootsie Bean . Butcher Boy Bean Valerie Whitman Boggins . . . A . 4 . 4 . ' v 4 . i 'f J ' x 4 . ' t sfmun '. 4 4. - . 1 ' n . A ., l . A 4,',4, I .. .. .4,' 1, 4 l ' . . s la, I1 . .K 1 . .A .- ,x 4- n HPHIIFESSUH, Hlllll Bllllllfl HOU! . a young professor , . the bane of his life . . . . an obliging soul. . . . an innocent bystander . . . a helpful friend . . . a sweet young thing . . a plump spinster . . . . her big brother . . . a Southern charmer , the sporting butler . . . Don Bender Sheron Patterson . Betty Smith . John Wiley . Phil Harris . Juanita Shunk Annette Thompson . Don Schaefer .Shirley Schreib . Richard Pippen A-'L ,I Au, Three Young Children . Director . X,-N 'xxx' 'RAN 4-1 - l N ..l 4 Kiss your dear daddy, children extras ..... David Congleton, Jimi . . Patterson, Ray Kelley . . Miss Parr K ' k.:. 15355 R 4' 3 I an wma ? X - it .ffl-2,-,H t A, -5 sig.. it s-,W cv 9 ...-'b ,am - . - K s . . l 1-. .,, .L - .'-. --.,- Alj r,ff-.,,, is 1 .Y ,-AA,,.x44'-.t.,.A'-1. 3 1 .YI A Sw I - air, ,, It -. -- aw ' - , , F . 's ' A , I 4,1 . x . 4 v Compliments FURSTE AUTO And I'm going to be the professor! SUPPLY 53 UIEIJIIIHG BEHS On April 3, 1953 at 4 p.m. , Miss Doris Schmittler and Mr. Charles Harper were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at the Charleston Methodist Church. The senior Class wishes to extend their sincere congratulations and best wishes for the coming years. DR. C. J. CUNNINGHAM HUNT Sr SONS Osteopathic Physician Repair Shop 54 D. H. H. IIIIHIIER Peggy Cutler was chosen by the senior class and the high school faculty to receive the annual award given to an out- standing senior girl by the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, for the year 1952-53. Peggy is senior class president assistant editor of the yearbook, a member of the band, and a member of the National Honor Society. As a junior she served as F.H.A. chapter president, junior concession man- ager, and chairman of the junior-senior prom. For the past two years she has been student play director. In her sophomore year, Peg was F.H.A. secretary and a member of the band, chorus, and Spanish Club. As afresh- man she belonged to the F.H.A. and Pep Club. Peggy's leadership ability and good personality were also determining factors in the students' choice. Courtesy of INDEX NOTIONS COMPANY 55 .lunlon SWR mm :ensure Gow an xwer eaweed oss Sam Sea Foam Whxpped Cream wxxb Jehu Cubes wack Magxc Loiiee and Xce Tea as: P R Inv mas er OGRA W oca tion M e100 R me Jam Ss M 1- MCC 01 Leslie W Iom 01 Spon bsored DDICK' 56 0 FIRST ROW: Lynn Bean, Doris Dempsey, Juanita Shunk, Shirley Dyke, Deliece Woodall, Delores Woodall. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Tay, Patty Farrier, Sue Culp, Vicki English, Wilma Keith, Alfred Cler, Don Bender. THIRD ROW: Polly Nalley, Juanita McBride, Nancy Maris, Marie Nonman, Benita Tanous, Sharon Riddell. FOURTH ROW: Annette Thompson, Charles Knox, Charles Behl, Melva Rowe, Clarice Smith, Peggy Cutler. CIRCLE: Luther Soliday. HIUSIC UUHTEST The District Music Contest was held at Charleston, Illinois on March 14. Those attending were: SOLOISTS: Lynn Bean . . . . Annette Thompson . , Wilma Keith , , , Jeanne Tewell . Sharon Riddell . . Luther Soliday . . OCTETS: lst Octet. . You'll Never Walk Alone ...... . Twenty Third Psalm . One Fine Day , . . Brown Bird Singing , . Sylvia ..... Trees ....... On the Road to Mandalay . . Znd place lst place 3rd place 3rd place 3rd place Znd place Znd place Clarice Smith, Jean Rochat, Annette Thompson, Polly Nalley, Nancy Maris, Deliece Woodall, Delores Woodall, Marilyn Tay. Znd Octet. . Lullaby, Come to the Fair ........ lst place Lynn Bean, Sue Culp, Vicki English, Jackie Wade, Sharon Riddell, Jean Tewell, Melva Rowe, Shirley Dyke Compliments by ECONOMY MARKET Cleo Birdge 57 3.1 -il '5- Ill I B ei-, e T ,.. f '- im ll T T ,,,. r- I , 'III' ll . I ' ' mn ll Q IEE: ' JEZJII T T l liliulll ll riff ll Ill! L BUILUIHG THHDES This is the house built by the Building Trades boys. This was a two-year project and is to be completed this year. The house was built by the boys pictured below. They are: Bob Gregor, Jim Fry, Harold Martin, Bob Miller, and Mr. Schroeder. Not pictured are Dean Keith and Phil Harris Compliments of C, T, HENSON AND SONS Lumber and Hardware 58 UUH HHHDU IHEH ,- ABOVE, OUR BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Vaughn, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Peeler, Mr. Smith, not pictured: Mr. Robertson. BELOW, OUR IANITORS: Mr. Campbell, Mr. Utterback. GD Sponsored by CHAMBERS CHEVROLET COMPANY 59 IUHHVS HHH The high school has started a driverfs training course. For this course Morris Motor Sales has given the use of a driver's training car, equipped with duel controls. This train- ing is being given to the freshman general science classes and is taught by Mr. Trost. The speaker's booth was erected this year for use at football games. Courtesy of VILLA GROVE FARMERS' ELEVATOR COMPANY 1 A-1 HUIIURS HND HUIHHDS G.A.A. Awards . . Senior Awards . Junior Awards , . . . . . . - . - . . Natiionial Athletic Illonior Society . Nat-ionial l-Iorior.Society Probatioriary Members . Perfect Attendance , . . . . - . . - . . . Valedictorian . Salutatorian. Junior Cape. . Arion Award . Athletic Award Best Thespian . . . D.A. R. . . . . Danforth Foundation Award . Foreign Language Math Award. . Science Award . . Social Science . . Vocational Training Agriculture ...... Outstanding Freshman . . Outgoing President . Best Project Record Best Supervised Farming Program Highest Average ...... Egyptian Music Camp Scholarship . Chamber of Commerce .... - . - . . n 1 V.F.W.A. ...... . Lions Rotary . P.T.A. . . Shirley Elder, Shirley Schreib, . Doris Shoemaker, Patty Kraft, . Connie Wacker, Derys Hunt, . Annette Thompson, Janet Payne, ' Sheron Patterson, Betty Smith . Benita Tanous, Agnes Thomas, Jeanette Hettinger, Patty Farrier, . . . . . . and Marilyn Tay . . John Wiley, Jack Christman, . Tom Cvire, Don Schaefer, . . Bob Hackett, Bob Davis, . Larry Hancock, Bob Greger, . Jim McCollom, Don Bender, . . Bill Hancock, Jerry Rund, . Vernon Billman , Ronnie Love. . Jack Christman, John Wiley, . Richard Pippen, Betty Smith, . Peggy Cutler, Juanita Shunk . Clarice Smith, Nancy Maris, . Larry Hancock, Marilyn Tay, . . Melva Rowe, Shirley Dyke . . Linda Beccue, Mark Brown, . Jerry Dubson, Larry Heneghan, . . Richard Pippen, Melva Rowe, . . . Tom Elbs, Ray Shunk, . Neil Statzer--9th year. Jack Christman . Richard Pippen . . Clarice Smith .Annette Thompson . .Jack Christman . . Richard Pippen . . . . . Peggy Cutler . John Wiley, Derys Hunt . Clarice Smith . . John Wiley . Richard Pippen . . Betty Smith Dean Keith . Jim Basham . . Ray Shunk . . Vic Mitsdarfer Vernon Billman . . Dave Bragg - . - . Sharon Riddell . Nancy Maris Charles Knox . Wilma Keith . Lynn Bean Compliments of FOSTER'S RECREATION 61 9'-lam I Thrlzm. UN Tu Sl oIA THHHHSHF We wish to thank all of the people who have helped make this yearbook possible--our patrons for their fine Contributions, all those outside of the staff who have Worked on it, Mr. Everson and especially Mrs. Harper without whose assistance the produc- tion of this book would not have been possible. . Q K 'F' 'M ?'T 1995, , in - 1 W J x , J I2 UEHHS TUGETHEH Xkfifl' f ,g Thcsc pcoplc have completed all twelve years of school together. They are: FIRST ROW: Shirley Elder, Pug Cutler, Donna Andrews. SECOND ROW: Janet Payne, Annette Thompson, Darlene Maulding. THIRD ROW: Gcorgc Adams, Tom Giro, Richard Pippcn, NOT PICTURED ARE: Ed Taylor and Leon Williams. 17 ff? 3 Osl. T gi 'asf' ' i r vunlooxs X99 annul' ,LX MYIRS ANDCO INC TOPEKA KANSAS 1 '5 -:' 1 37' 1 .' M. Z 5 ga 114 ,, qw-.1 Pwz.- . f 'IPF' Q91f1a1, ' f?x5L'?'1:2e-1-1 iw ,.xr15941'1'ri1 ff f 1' JI , , V - ,j,t .,-,W I '- . w.f,11w2?A,,f,.- . 1 ,1 .1 I ,, 4 .ggi . .1 - 1f1.fl 1 gy -517 Y 1 . 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