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

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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

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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

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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.