Wapella High School - Retro Yearbook (Wapella, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

STANDING: Miss Volkers, Jim Durbin, Joan Thorp, Carol Pierce, Don Duncan, Doris Linderman, Jim Summers, Louise Maxwell, Marie Toohill, Jack Morris. SEATED: Carita Veteo, Margie Short, Sherrilyn Ryan, Mary Sumpter, Lynn Spaulding, Ed Reynolds, absent. Presented by SENIOR CLASS Editor - Sherrilyn Ryan Assistant Editor - Mary Sumpter Production Manager - Lynn Spaulding Business Manager - Margie Short Photographer - Carita Veteo Sales Manager - Jack Morris The ROEHRICH family: Ted, Jan, Hank, and Carol. DEDICATION To you. Coach Roehrich and your family, we, the Senior Class of 1956, wish to dedicate this, our annual. As our sponsor, adviser, and character builder, you have given us much to remember. We appreciate all you have done for us and the backing your family has given us. Though we have had our differences, we sincerely hope you will not regret the work and time spent with us. We feel that through your guidance and patience we have become better citizens. Through these years we have enjoyed many things together and shall continue enjoying them for years to come. Through corn fields, magazine sales, fire extinguishers, plays, the banquet and prom, and Senior trip we have fought our battles and won them. We hope the future classes will have a leader such as we have had and accomplish as much. Many thanks to the Roehrich family. Seniors of 1956 SALUTE Because you deny yourself so that we may have that which you did not have; Because you desire for us the higher and finer things of life; Because you understand when all our world goes wrong; Because you love us in spite of our shortcomings; And, because we want to express our love and appreciation, we, the Seniors of Wapella High School, Salute you----------Our Parents. SUPERINTENDENT S MESSAGE It should be the goal of every boy and girl in the Wapella school to get education. Let us remember that education for all people is not the same thing. For some, it may be graduation from high schooL For others, it may be two years of college in some agriculture college, or a six months course in a business college. For others, it may be eight or ten years in college for a medical degree. Education is training to fit a person into the type of work that will give him the things of life that will make him most happy. I worked in a factory one summer, and while I was there, I observed that many of the people who worked there were unhappy. Why ? The main reason was because they had never found the type of work that was fitted for them. Now is the time for you boys and girls to begin thinking about the various jobs that you might like, and pursue your education to that end. PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE In this great country of ours, probably one of the most important functions is education. This school building that has recently been dedicated will stand as a monument to your parents for many years to come. Be grateful that this community is blessed with the foresighted people who live here. ffoiZpf A). BOARD of EDUCATION LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Ives, Harry Bethel, Ray Johnson, Carol Thorp, Dale Chenoweth, Norman Arnold, Donald Powers, and Leo Greene. UNIT SECRETARY Dorothy Campbell Miss Campbell and Mr. Arnold ROLAND L. KIRKWOOD Music A. B. Roosevelt University Graduate Work, University of Illinois LAWRENCE PIERCE World History and 8th Grade M. A. University of Illinois A. B. Culver-Stockton MRS. MAURINE PIERCE Science, Dramatics, 7 8th Home Economics B. S. Culver - Stockton College Graduate Work, University of Illinois HENRY ROEHRICH American History, Coach and Boys' Physical Education. B. S. Murray State College, Kentucky M. A. Murray State College, Kentucky CHARLES SCHETTLER Vocational Agriculture B. S. in Education - Southern Illinois University B. S. University of Illinois M. S. University of Illinois Community Unit District Studies Mrs. Cornelia Thompson Home Economics - F. H. A. B. S. University of Kentucky MISS EMALINE ROBERSON Girls' Physical Education French and Eighth Grade B. S. Tennessee Polytechnic Institute M. A. George Peabody College GUY ALLEN Mathematics and Chemistry A. B. Howard Payne College Graduate Work, L. S. O., S. M. U. MISS JOAN VOLKERS English and Librarian A. B. Asbury College Graduate Work, University of Illinois JACK MORRIS It makes me laugh to think about the fun I had before they caught me. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; B. A. A. 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,4; Class President 3,4; Chorus 2. SHERRILYN RYAN I did too see a leprechaun. F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4; Cheerleader 1; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Vice-President 3, 4; Band 1,2,3.4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1, 4; Junior and Senior Plays. CAROL PIERCE The windy satisfaction of the tongue. F.H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3,4; Junior and Senior Class Play; Secretary-Treasurer 3,4; Speech 3. JIM DURBIN ”1 wonder what makes me tick. F.F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 3, 4; President 4; Secretary 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; F.F.A. Reporter 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Class President 1; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4. DORIS LINDERMAN ”A little girl that gets around; another like her can't be found. Baton Twirler 1, 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Class Secretary and Treasurer 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Baton Teacher 4. CARITA RUTH VETETO All we ask is to be let alone. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Retro Jr. 1; Junior Playj Senior Play; Cheerleader 3; F.H.A. Historian 4; Retro Staff. DON DUNCAN Thinking is but an idle waste of thought. B. A. A; Basketball Manager 1; Baseball Manager 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basketball 1,2,3. JIM SUMMERS Nothing to do and all day to do it in. ” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3.4; Track 2,3,4; B.A.A. 2,3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play. LYNN SPAULDING ”1 shall be like that tree, I shall die at the top. Class Vice-President 1; F.H.A. 1, 2,3,4; Parliamentarian 2; Secretary 3; Degrees Chairman 4; G.A. A. 2,3,4; Point Chairman 2; President 3; Dance Band 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3.4; Junior and Senior Plays. MARJORIE SHORT Kiss me sweet, kiss me simple But keep away from my little dimple. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian 3; Treasurer 4; G.A. A. 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1; Reporter 2,3; Junior and Senior Plays. ED REYNOLDS I might be better if I would But it's awfully lonesome being good. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3.4; Track 2.3,4; B.A.A. 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Vice-President 3; Chorus 2,3. JOAN THORP Black were her eyes as the berries that grew by the wayside. F.H.A. 1.2,3.4; Public Relations Chairman 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Class Reporter 1; G.A.A. 2, 3,4, Point Chairman 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Library Club President 4. MARIE TOOHILL So good she’d pour perfume on a toad. Chorus 2,3,4. LOUISE MAXWELL Happy am I; from care I'm free, Why aren't they all contented like me. Chorus 3,4. SENIOR BABY PICTURES Joan Thorp Carita Veteto j a I i � ; 'v r Jjk - a r � V w y Lv ky f? Sherrilyn Ryan Lynn Spaulding Jack Morris Marjorie Short CLASS HISTORY One of the luckiest days that the Wapella High School have ever suffered through was back in 1952 when our class entered its Halls of Ivy. Our class consisted of Roger Witt, Delbert Jones, Dale Williams, Donnie Bray, Ed Reynolds, Jim Durbin, Eddie Mearida, Jim Summers, Louise Maxwell, Sherrilyn Ryan, Doris Linderman, Carol Pierce, Marie Toohill, Benerly Jolly, Carolyn Day, Marjorie Short, Beverly Harper, Lynn Spaulding, Joan Thorp, Shirley Whitney, and Carita Veteto. Our class sponsor was our math teacher, Mr. Holmgrain. Our class officers were: President, Jim Durbin; Vice-President, Sherrilyn Ryan; Secretary-Treasurer, Marjorie Short; Reporter, Joan Thorp. Sherrilyn Ryan represented our class as a cheerleader. Our money making project of the year was a bakery sale. Our money wasting project of the year was an all school Easter party. Our Sophomore Class was the same with the exceptions of Beverly Jolly, Carolyn Day, Shirley Whitney, Eddie Mearida, Melvin Collins, Roger Witt, and Howard Whitted. Class officers were: President, Don Wickenhauser; Vice-President, Lynn Spaulding; Secretary-Treasurer, Doris Linderman; Reporter, Carita Veteto. Doris Linderman was the cheerleader from our class and also a twirler. We picked up corn and had a bake sale to boost our treasury. At the beginning of our Junior year we had fifteen members, losing Don Wickenhauser and gaining Bill Brewer. Class officers were: President, Jack Morris; Vice-President, Ed Reynolds; and Secretary-Treasurer, Carol Pierce. Our class sponsors were Mr. Roehrich and Mr. Segraves. Twirlers from our class was Doris Linderman and Lynn Spaulding. Cheerleaders were Doris and Carita. We worked hard picking up corn and our senior play Stranger in the Night’’ was a huge success. During our Junior year we had several glorious parties. The first was a party given the winners by the losers in the magazine sale. In October we had a progressive party. Each person invited a guest and we had different courses of the meal at Doris Linderman’s, Lynn Spaulding’s, and Joan Thorp’s. It was different and everyone had a good time. On New Year’s Night Lynn and Joan gave a New Year’s party for the class at Lynn’s house. Our Senior year we were still smaller, numbering only fourteen when we lost Bill Brewer. Class officers were: Jack Morris, President; Sherrilyn Ryan, Vice-President; Carol Pierce, Secretary-Treasurer. Our class sponsor for our Senior year was Mr. Roehrich. For the third year Doris Linderman was a cheerleader, and twirlers were Lynn Spaulding and Doris Linderman. Senior projects were picking up corn, the class play, the yearbook, and our senior trip. As we look back over our four years of trials and triumphs at Wapella High we are really sad to say good-bye. LAST WILL and TESTAMENT We, the Class of 1956 of Wapella High School, being of sound mind and body (this statement is not open to question) and being ready to tread upon the great road which leads to success, and being about to leave these golden ports of know ledge, wish to make this, our last will and testament. I, Carita Veteto, will my Portugal swing to my sister. Beverly, but I’m taking Pokey with me. Sorry Girls I I, Carol Pierce, will my senior picture to the F. B. I. I, Lynn Spaulding, will my ability to lead a band to Mr. Schettler and his assistant, Buddy Ryan. I, Margie Short, will my star role of a lady wrestler in the junior play to Judy Pierce. I, Sherrilyn Ryan, will my ability to forget my clarinet solo to Terry Stone. I, Louise Maxwell, will my quietness to Philip Greene. I, Marie Toohill, will my junky locker to anyone who can clean it out, and part of my Irish to Coach. I, Joan Thorp, will my ability to play a dirty tenor to Nancy Short. I. Doris Linderman, will my ability to twirl a baton to Sharon Johnson. I, Jack Morris, will my ability to have a good time anytime, anywhere, to Billy Vandervoort. I, Jim Durbin, will my ability to start a good argument to any meek student. I, Don Duncan, will my ability to talk jive to any cat who digs it. I, Ed Reynolds, will my muscles to Tarzan. I, Jim Summers, will my ability to do nothing to Bill Detters. We, the senior girls, will our ability to put out a Retro to the juniors girls. Hope you have as much fun as we did while being called Sophisticated Seniors. We, the senior class, will our ancient pop corn machine, “Old Smoky,” to anybody who can raise a bigger stink (with it) and our ability to get along with each other, have fun, and raise (?) money to the seniors of next year. Senior Class of 1956 Signed by the said Senior Class of 1956 and by them declared to the authentic Last Will and Testament of people who soon will not be all here, and attested by us witnesses thereto, in the presence of each other, at Wapella, Illinois, this 29th day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty six. Marjorie Short Carol Pierce CLASS PROPHECY 1966. Ed Reynolds, an old schoolmate of ours, has just become the first person in history to run two miles in two minutes. Among the congratulations that pour in from all over the world are letters from his graduating class at Wapella. The first letter that he receives is written on pink paper that smells like roses. From Carita. It seems that Carita is running a rest home for aged squirrels. When they die, she skins them and sells the fur. She always did have an eye for business. The next letter that scoots in is post-marked Ireland. Sherrilyn is living in an old castle with her family; Kevin, Paddy, Patrick, Bill, Mike,Terrence, Brian, Ivan, Dennis, and Fitzgerald. She says she must be getting old because she can’t tell her children from the leprechauns any more. Now the postman brings in a package that looks like a bearskin rug. It isn’t though; it’s a letter written on buffalo hide. This comes from Jim Durbin who is living in Africa with a tribe of pygmies. Jim says he likes it there--clothes are no problem, for food you can eat berries, and the women do all the work. After that Ed hears from Dr. Lynn Spaulding who has gained considerable fame by successfully exchanging the hearts of a chicken and frog. The only trouble was that after the operation the chicken hopped and the frog crowed. Ed also hears that Joan Thorp, who was Lynn’s first assistant, resigned because Lynn used Joan’s pet cat for an unsuccessful experiment. At last report Joan had decided to go to Ireland to help Sherrilyn take a census of her children. Some surprising news comes from Jack. Jack says he is tired of having fun. Next month he plans to turn into a hermit and live in a cave. The only things he is keeping to remind him of the past are his John Deere tractor, his 1950 Ford car, and his picture of Marilyn Monroe. Along with Jack’s letter came a note from Marjorie who is now a famous poet. Her most noted poem Ode to a Dirty Toenail won her the Pulitzer Prize last year. One of Jim Summer’s secretaries sent a message saying that Jim would write later. Ed hears that Jim has really made money lately. He did it by inventing a new kind of car called the Humming Bird. When the gas tank starts to get empty, the engine hums the first two lines of the song ‘‘How Dry I Am. Doris Linderman is another classmate who seems to be doing O.K. Doris operates the Davy Crockett Hunting School. She teaches people to grin animals to death. It’s cheaper that way and the animals like it a lot better. Ed’s glad to hear from Don Duncan too. Don is a noted scientist who has distinguished himself by learning how to turn clouds green. (The Air Force uses the clouds as plane signals.) He won’t tell how he does it but rumor has it that he uses chlorophyll. PROPHECY CONT'D Ed really gets a shock when he hears from Marie. She manufactures human brains. Her company’s T. V. commercials go like this. ‘‘Are you suffering from a tired, worn out brain? Do you want fast relief from headache, neuritis, or neuralgia? If so, listen carefully to this offer. For just $2.98 and one hour of your time you can have a brand new brain. Just ask for ‘‘Do It Yourself Kit 5. There are three kinds to choose from: moron, medium bright, or genius. Choose the type that fits you best. Louise is an auctioneer. Ed heard once that she shouted so loud that she turned a bushel of grapes into raisins. The last person Ed hears from is Carol Pierce. Carol’s letter doesn't say where she is or what she’s doing but Ed figures if she’s like she was ten years ago she probably doesn’t know. The only person who fails to send a letter is Coach Roehrich the sponsor of the class when they graduated. It seems Coach had an unusually bad brain storm and it almost got him. However, he is off the critical list now and on his way to recovery. Ed was glad to hear from all of his classmates but he can’t help but wonder what they’ll be doing in another ten years. CLASS FLOWER - Red Rose CLASS COLORS - Red and White CLASS MOTTO - Together we stick; divided we’re stuck Which way did the boys go? JUNIORS FIRST ROW; David Wilson, David Allen, Joyce Witt, Sandra Kinder, Catherine Toohill, Antoinette Thorp, Mary Sumpter, Joann Johnson, Rosalie Summers, Ronnie Oakley, Raymond Ryan. SECOND ROW: James Underwood, Jim Campbel, Ronnie Hill, Raymond Ryan, Phill Green, Bill Deeters, Junior Lange. Dennie Bray, Duane Gardner, Paul Mollei. FIRST ROW: Melvin Murphy, Monty Welch, Carolyn Karr, Margaret Maxwell, Judy Whitney, Judy Meardia, Sharon Bray, Doris Short, Ginny Duncan, Donna Moore, Jerry Gaherty, Charles Peavler. SECOND ROW: Carol Harold, Myrtle Frost, Mary Kinder, Toni Spaulding, Twila Jones, Loren Cunningham, Allan Karr, Allan Brewer, and Ronald Nowlin. CLASS OFFICERS President..........................Melvin Murphy Vice-President..........................Jerry Morris Secretary-Treasurer..................Toni Spaulding FRESHMEN FIRST ROW: Bill Vandervoort, Joyce Trimble, Jane Ann Cain, James Peavler, Lyle Allen, Joy Linder-man, Donnie Nowlin, Pat Toohill, Jim Leggett, Pasty Darrell, Mildred Nelson, Mary Swaner. Ellen Toohill. SECOND ROW: Jim Bland, Judy Scogin, Marcia Thorp, Ruth Ann Woolen, Shirley Cunningham, Carolyn Wilson, Joy Ann Wickerhouser, Martin Toohill, Beverly Veteto, Judy Pierce, Bill Hull, Sherman Wilkerson. FIRST ROW: Clarance Smith, Corwin Bray, Jerry Keopke, Kenneth Summers, James Truelove, J. D. Harrold, James Foutch, Fred Sledge, Sharon Johnson, Patricia Peavler, Clara Mae Morris. SECOND ROW: Eugene Smith, Ernest Green, Vernon Meadows, William Welch, Terry Stone, Beverly Holland, Marjorie Underwood, Jean Baylor, Beverly Whitney, Janet Shrader. SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Judith Woolen, Helen Morris, Norma Hart, Jane Ann Carter, Judy Linderman, Dean Stevens, David Price, Larry Swanzey, Ronald Karr, Warren Rickard, Ralph Holland, Harrold Dean Armstrong, Larry Gardner. Scott Swaner. SECOND ROW: Nancy Whitted, Carolyn Wilson, Sadie Deeters, CarolynWelch. Merle Mearida, Allen Morris, Teacher, Mrs. Thomas; Lester Thorp, Larry Nixon, Paul Armstrong, James Smith. SIXTH GRADE BACK ROW: Mary Ellen Gardner, Nancy Bland, Dorothy Nowlin. Glendal Bray, Sheilah Jackson, Judy Koepke, Carol Schumaker, Jack Bray, Charles Schettler, James Smith, Carl Dean Thorp. MIDDLE ROW; Eleanore Hilts, Karen Ives, Mary Alice Sledge, Armelda Smith, Mary Campbell, Betty Williams, Delores Welch, Martha Ann Wilson,Delores Hill, Lilly Jones, Nancy Short, Judy Scott, Mrs. Wargo. FIRST ROW; Marvin Cunningham, Robert Truelove, Terry Rousey, Larry Baylor, Robert Carter, Robert Maxwell, Roy Harrold, Betty Welch. FIFTH GRADE BACK ROW; Sue Welch, Carolyn Green. Carole Shrader, Elizabeth Thorp. Della Whitter, Rodney Fryman. Joe Maxwell, Robert Nowlin. MIDDLE ROW; Nancy Holleman, Sharon Armstrong, Rodger BaylorX avid Whitney. Ernest Frost, Howard Ellist, Don Cain, Richard Ellist, Mrs. Pennington. FRONT ROW; Alvin Smith, Sharon Williams, Ralph Cole, Darlene Brewer, Dixie Zimmerman, Barbara Underwood. Helen Morris. FOURTH GRADE BACK ROW: Vernon Hill, Gary Smith, Tommy Wilson, Charles Harrold, Arthur Goodlick, Gary Scott, Vickie Welch, Betty Smith, Jane Ann Gibson. MIDDLE ROW: Douglas Karr. Roger Maxwell, Richard Williams, Nelson Thorp, Merrill Miller, Patsy Truelove, Russell Welch, Paul Short, Patty Bland, Mrs. Drake. FRONT ROW: Herman Chrispen, Judy Baylor, Pamela Armstrong, Alice Wilson, Barbara Harrold, James Bethel, Scott Harrold, Connie Rickard. THIRD GRADE BACK ROW: Carol Turner, Linda Summers, Tommy Ives, Benny Smith, Larry Keller, Kay Foutch, Evelyn Larre, Charles Bray, Gary Thorp, James Nixon, Dixie Wickenhauser. MIDDLE ROW: James Swope, Kenneth Sympson, Donna Holleman, Jeanette Karr, Cynthia Cooper, Michael Elliott, Larry Smith, Joan Woollen, Carolynn Schachtele, Linda Powers, Nancy Mearida, Mrs. Hurd. FRONT ROW: Bobby Price, Toger Swaner, Donald Hilts, Ellen Myers, Fayrene Bray, Pat Nowlin, Betty Gardner, Christy Arnold, Norma Bray, Nelda Marvel. ABSENT: Sue Stone, Linda Morris. SECOND GRADE FIRST ROW: Sherry Cole, T. J. Rickard, Alberta Clinton, Ned Harrold, Patricia Sledge, Sandra Murphy, David Summers, Terry Sympson, Raymond Knipper, Barbara Keller, Rita Sullivan. SECOND ROW: Connie Keller, Bruce Cooper, David Meadows, Bonita Frost, Jack Green, Victor Riddle, Jena Downs, Martha Ellis, David Miller, Linda Price, David Hickman. THIRD ROW: Danny Peavler, Duane Schmid, Stephen Hale, Earl Roben, Rhoda Thomas, Claude Thorp, Betty Myers,' Nancy Chandler, Robert Leggett, Ronald Ellis, Mary Williams, Mrs. Bernice Ryan, Teacher. FIRST GRADE FIRST ROW: Michael Whitney, Ronald Lord, Clyde Leggett III, Douglas Nixon. Thomas K. Schettler, Steven Wilson, Lois Ann Reum, Donald Wilson, Phyllis Washburn, Frances Downs, Sonya Joan Payne, Brenda Hart, Patty Jo Murphy. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Wakefield, Larry Cohenour, Marvin Murphy, Steven Rousey, Lester Maxwell, Donald Leggett, Lisa Hickman, Ronnie Wickenhauser, Linda Lou Rich, Carol Ann Thorp, Tanya Jean Payne, Linda Welch, Mary Karr, Susan Hale. SEATED: Mary Sumpter, Margie Short, Carol Pierce, Sherrilyn Ryan, Mrs. Thompson. STANDING, FIRST ROW: Donna Moore, Ginny Duncan, Carita Veteto, Mary Kinder, Doris Short, Antoinette Thorp, Rosalie Summers, Jane Ann Cain, Sharon Bray, Judy Mearida. LAST ROW: Lynn Spaulding, Joan Thorp, Joann Johnson, Sandra Kinder, Joyce Witt, Toni Spaulding, Beverly Veteto, Judy Pierce, Judy Scogin, Marcia Thorp. SEATED: Ronnie Oakley, James Underwood, Jim Durbin, Jack Morris, Phil Green, Mr. Schettler. STANDING: Paul Mollet, Monte Welch, Melvin Murphy, Martin Toohill, David Wilson, Jim Peavler, David Allen, Bill Vandervoort, Bill Deeters, Raymond Fryman, Jim Bland, Allen Brewer, Lyle Allen, Loren Cunningham, Sherman Wilkerson, Ronnie Nowlin, Bill Hull, Don Nowlin, Jim Campbell, Charles Peavleo, Buddy Ryan, Jerry Gaherty, Dennie Bray. This page sponsored by GIBSON BUILDING SUPPLY CO. Wapella and Weldon, Illinois STANDING: Jane Ann Cain, Sandra Kinder, Ernest Green, Mr. Kirkwood. SEATED: Beverly Vcteto, Judy Scogin, Beverly Holland, Marjorie Underwood, Jean Baylor, Sadie Dceter . Terry Stone, Betty Williams, Mary Campbell, Karen Ives, Jerry Koepke, Marcia Thorp, Ginny Duncan, Nancy Short, Joan Thorp, Larry Baylor, Nancy Bland, Eleanor Hilts, Bob Maxwell, Delores Hill, Scott Swaner. BACK ROW: Sherman Wilkerson, Twila Jones, Mary S waiter, SECOND ROW; Toni Spaulding, Judy Pierce, J. D. Harrold, Sharon Johnson, Jim Bland, Catherine Toohill, Mary Sumpter, Ellen Toonill, Charles Schettler, Beverly Whitney, Carol Schumaker, Bill Vandervoort, Rosalie Summers, Joann Johnson, Margie Short. FIRST ROW: Sherrilyn Ryan, Antoinette Thorp, Martha Wilson, Nancy Whined, Carita Vcteto, Carol Pierce, Lynn Spaulding, Mary Ellen Gardner. HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS FIRST ROW: Sherrilyn Ryan, Marjorie Short, Catherine Toohill, Joan Thorp, Antoinette Thorp, Lynn Spaulding, Ellen Toohill, Carol Harrold, Carita Veteto, Carol Pierce. SECOND ROW: Joann Johnson, Myrtle Frost, Mary Sumpter, Twila Jones, Toni Spaulding, Marie Toohill, Rosalie Summers, Louise Maxwell, Mr. Kirkwood. 1 IANCE BAND Op pp A |4 1. LEFT TO RIGHT: Marcia Thorp. Joann Johnson. Marjorie Short. Sherrilyn Ryan. Toni Spaulding. Mr. Kirkwood. Joan Thorp. Lynn Spaulding. Antoinette Thorp. GRADE SCHOOL BAND BACK ROW: Mr. Kirkwood, Rodney Fryman, Joe Maxwell, Della Whitted, Elizabeth Thorp, Lilly Jones. FIRST ROW: Terry Rousey, Alvin Smith, Larry Baylor, Nancy Holleman, Sharon Williams, Deloris Welch. TWIRLERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Doris Short, Doris Linderman, Lynn Spaulding, and Sharon Bray. G. A. A. BACK ROW: Mary Sumpter, Rosalie Summers, Judy Pierce, Beverly Veteto, Joy Linder-man, Judy Mearida, Doris Linderman, Toni Spaulding. MIDDLE ROW; Antoinette Thorp, Twila Jones, Joan Johnson, Judy Scogin, Doris Short. Sharon Bray, Jane Ann Cain, Marcia Thorp, Ellen Toohill, Miss Roberson. FIRST ROW: Catherine Toohill, Sandy Kinder, Joan Thorp, Sherrilyn Ryan. Carol Pierce, Joyce Tremble, Carolyn Wilson. ABSENT: Lynn Spaulding. B. A. A. BACK ROW: Jack Morris, Bill Hull, Don Duncan, Bill Deeters, Ernest Lang, David Wilson, Phil Green, Coach Roehrich. MIDDLE ROW: Sherman Wilkerson, Jim Summers, Buddy Ryan, Denny Bray, JimBland, Raymond Fryman, Jim Durbin. FIRST ROW: Martin Toohill, Bill Vandervoort, Jerry Gaherty, Ronny Oakley, Allan Karr, Paul Mollet. ABSENT: Ed Reynolds. LIBRARY CLUB BACK ROW: Maty Sumpter, Ginny Duncan, Doris Short, Joan Johnson, Joan Thorp, Mary Kinder, Carol Pierce, Judy Mearida, Rosalie Summers, Miss Volkers. FRONT ROW: Toni Spaulding, Joyce Witt, Sandy Kinder, Antoinette Thorp, Catherine Toohill. r a CLASS OFFICERS President .......... Vice-President . . . Secretary - Treas urer . . . Joan Thorp Catherine Toohill . , Sandy Kinder SENIOR PLAY CAST Miss Edith Crest Leo Dennis . . . Otis Kerby . . . Glen Willard . . Bruce Judson . . Myrtle Huff . . OUT OF THIS WORLD Sherrilyn Ryan Donna Craig............................ Doris Linderman . Ed Reynolds June Bishop...............................Lynn Spaulding . Don Duncan Pauline Russell.................................Joan Thorp . Jack Morris Phebe Atkins..........................Carita Veteto . Jim Durbin Linda Russell..................................Carol Pierce . Margie Short Homer Judson..............................Jim Summers A man’s home is his castle, but Otis Kerby, a slightly eccentric bachelor, doesn't quite feel that way about it. His attractive niece, Linda, who lives with him while she attends Parkhurst School for Girls, is too full of new ideas. Most of her brain storms bring trouble in one form or another. But through a series of hilarious events, she brings everything under control again. JUNIOR PlAY CAST Miss Dovie Finkledink Visitor at Hospital . Jonathan Pickett Charlotte Nelson Jack Benson Patricia Pryor Antoinette Thorp ..............Buddy Ryan .........Ronald Oakley .............Joyce Witt .............Dennis Bray .........Mary Sumpter Miss Cordilia Puckett . Patient at Hospital . . . Miss Holt........................ . Sandra Kinder Dorothy Carleton........................Donna Jones Dodie Blake........................Catherine Toohill Angela Warren .................... Rosalie Summers Henry K. Dodson................................Bill Deeters Dr. William Jackson ..................Philip Greene ...........Joan Johnson ...... .Bill Russell TAKE YOUR MEDICINE Leave it to young Bill Jackson to get into trouble. You can hardly blame him for not correcting a wrong impression when fifty thousand dollars are at stake. He is in reality a doctor of philosophy and a college professor, which means he really can be called Doctor” all right. His fiancee, Angela, gets the idea that Bill is an M. D. All turns out well, though, with lots of laughs. ROYALTY CORN BEAN FESTIVAL Queen: Joy Linderman King: Melvin Murphy WAPELLA HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS QUEEN Joy Linderman GREEN VALLEY QUEEN CANDIDATE Judy Scogins CHRISTMAS DANCE Lynn Spaulding Beverly Veteto Ginny Duncan Queen: Sherrilyn Ryan King: Jim Durbin Buddy Ryan Marvin Morris Jack Morris BASEBALL BACK ROW: Bill Hull, Jack Morris, David Wilson, Bill Deeters, Phil Green, Marvin Morris, Jerry Morris, Martin Toohill, Coach Roehrich. FRONT ROW: Bill Vandervoort, Paul Mollet, Jim Durbin, Raymond Fryman, Dennie Bray, Buddy Ryan, Melvin Murphy. TRACK BACK ROW: Jim Durbin, Sherman Wilkerson, Dennie Bray, Phil Green, Bill Hull, Buddy Ryan. FRONT ROW: Coach Roehrich, Jim Bland, Jimmie Summers, David Wilson, Bill Vandervoort, Allan Karr. VARSITY BACK ROW: Jack Morris, David Wilson, Bill Deeters, Ernest Lange, Marvin Morris, Coach Roehrich. FRONT ROW; Jim Summers, Jim Durbin, Dennis Bray, Raymond Fryman, Raymond Ryan. JR. VARSITY Bill Vandervoort, Jerry Gaherty, Raymond Fryman, Dennis Bray, Jerry Morris, Bill Hull, David Wilson, Phillip Green, Martin Edward Toohill, Sherman Wilkerson, Paul Mollet, Jim Bland, Melvin Murphy, Manager Ronald Oakley, Coach Roehrich. This page sponsored by DE WITT COUNTY NATIONAL BANK _________________ link1::. . 11 itii-i-________ HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS Doris Linderman, Judy Scogin, Joy Linderman, Marica Thorp, and Judy Mearida. GRADE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS Carolyn Welch, Sadie Deeters, Judy Linderman, and Beverly Whitney. HEAVY WEIGHTS FRONT ROW: Corwin Bray, Harrold Dean Armstrong, Ernest Green, J. D. Harrold. SECOND ROW: Ernest Frost, Merle Mearida, Allen Morris, Terry Stone, Lester Thorp, Eugene Smith, Coach Kirk. LIGHT WEIGHTS FRONT ROW: Alvin Smith, Joe Maxwell, Ralph Holland, Jimmy Truelove, Bob Maxwell, Ronnie Karr. SECOND ROW: Ernest Frost. Paul Armstrong, Charles Schettler, Dean Stevens, Warren Rickard, Scott Swaner, Carl Dean Thorp, Coach Kirk. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 8 Baseball-Downs-Here 12 Bellflower-There 19 Senior Pictures 19 McLean-Here 21 Junior Class Rings 22 Danvers-There 26 Baseball-Here 29 B.B. A. -G.A.A. Weiner Roast 29 Danvers-There OCTOBER 11 Cheerleading Try Outs 21 Square Dance - Junior Class 26 Pick Up Corn Day 28 F.H.A. Bunking Party NOVEMBER 10 T.B. Test for Sophomores Seniors 14 Sadie Hawkins Party 18 Armington - Here 18 G. S. Ballgame - Waynesville - there 22 Beason - There 22 Stanford - G. S. ballgame - here 29 Heyworth-ballgame - here DECEMBER 2 Downs - there 2 McLean G. S. - here 6 Stanford - here 9 F.H.A. Sweetheart Dance 13 Library Club party 14,17 McLean Holiday Tournament 16 Downs G. S. here 20 Ben Funk G. S. there 21 Christmas Program 22 Vacation 26 Green Valley Tournament 26-30 JANUARY Danvers - here 6 Ellsworth - there 9 Ellsworth G. S. - there 10 Bellflower - here 13 McLean - here 17 Danvers - there 18 Hallsville G. S - there 20 Downs - here 21 Freshman Class paper Drive 26 Downs G. S. - here 27 Beason - here 31 Stanford - there FEBRUARY 1 County Band Festival G. A. A. Sock Hop 6 Heyworth G. S. - here 7 Ellsworth - here 10 Armington - here 11 Heyworth - there 12 Waynesville - G. S. Tournament 14 Bellflower - there 17 McLean - there 22 District Tournament - here - 22-24 25 District Speech Contest MARCH 3 Frosh-Soph. Tournament - here 10 Sectional Speech Contest 14 Athletic Banquet 20 County Choral Festival 23 Jr. High School Conference 23 Junior Play 24 District Solo and Ensemble Contest F. F. A. Banquet APRIL 7 District Music Contest 12 F.H.A. Banquet 13-14 State Final Speech Contest 20 Spring Music Festival 27 Senior Play MAY 4-5 State Final Music Contest 18-21 Senior Trip 27 Baccalaureate 29 Commencement 31 Last Day of School CLAUDE W. THORP and SONS CO. Growers and Distirbutors of Funk’s “G” Hybrids Fertilizer Field Seeds Seed Cleaning Telephone 571 Clinton Illinois Congratulations to Wapelle Senior Class FRANK BOND REALTY CO. SNEARLY OILS City Property-Farms “Exchanges and Investments” Phone 7-1845 Res. Phone 8-2710 No. 1-102 S. Main Street Featuring Hicksatomic Products Albert L. Keeran Bloomington, Illinois Salesman Phone 7-1893 623 N. 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