Warrensburg Latham High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Warrensburg, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1947 volume:

Volume 2-± Published by the Class of 1547 'Varrensburg Community High School 'Varrensburg, Illinois Editor--Ruth I-lcCk u l Q Eusiness ?.anager--De m kibQAA, r DEDICATION Tiv© So'.vi yi C-ix vc O' 1 ? I'vUiJu -to CfOrj oc 'Do -tEvUi '.'■eo U'-oo-.i -to i U © ta c ,'j Lj, mu , ■cWvu.vg, ivtA •©(i uo i yi e ot 'iJoAA y.i o. Aty Co. u .wtty H'i QH, Soiiooc, i xv ■©.v?jixirj yii j. -to UrO li 'AOlXJ l © UO -tl © ic j ‘k'Crl |'«J U'U j, jr e -to otofcvd oh ova O'M. -yoot. i Uv© i . K oO'J «vo© veo,i ‘jeo ototoAvt oak! xstAeu t rvtf i n©, c iwi ivo© oot � k vt .,(.viairu, c -uyi oua iioa,. ’.if© i Ua UAvd j« vcl t Oi'V wOCAX Ui -tu-U© 'Uk V 1'--tv vo, um . ii ‘U .-e io v© -jj©«©A ©‘� ' vi vt O© on. ©o- c j i i U y. . 7. w : v6cdo , o � ADMINISTRATION CLASSES........... O N T E N CURRICULAR . . . 1}: J EXTRA-CURBICULAR s AUTOGRAPHS . . . . - Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Alumni Agriculture Business Education Home Economics Language Mathematics Music Physical and Biological Sciences Physical Education Social science .Sports Orgianizations Functions .Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors 8 Arthur C-. Huns, A.3. , B.S., M.S. Univor3-.fcv c,: Illinois Col; rrl.it. i.aiders:. I f I r i: .c ipa 1 Newton K . Drummond, 3. 3d. Bus tern Illinois State Teachers College V-.i .equity of Illinois Mat hefl'vcics Ihvuicrd Education, Coach Clarence Hanover, B.S. University o. Illinois Coloxadc State Agriculture College Agriculture - 13 “ Miss Florence Mackey, B.A., M.A. Rockford College University of Illinois University of South Dakota University of Wisconsin University of Washington Latin Social Science Miss Bettie Menze, B.M.E. Bradley Polytechnic Institute English Music Miss Norma Schroeder Secretary Miss Ruth Williams, B. Ed. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College University of Illinois English Paul Burgess, B. Ed. Western Illinois State Teachers College Physics Miss Dorothy Bilby, B.S. Indiana State Teachers College Illinois State Nornal University Columbia University Home Economics Wendell 0. Anderson, B. Ed. Illinois State Normal University Business Education - 1U - —Board of Education — —Faculty— Norma Schroeder Wendell Anderson Paul Burgess Bettie Menze N.K. Drum no no ■Hr Fl orence Mackey THANKS TO -BUS DRIVERS The four school buses are an important part of our school. These buses take the majority of the students to and from school. The bus drivers deserve our thanks for the time they put in driving the late buses, taking students to contests and taking the teams to other towns. , The bus dr-ivers are conscientious and careful drivers. Our present bus drivers are Jack Kerwood, Clarence Rau, Gene Eaker, and Raymond Smith. — C US TOD IAN The school, custodian, Mr. Pease, also deserves a vote of thanks. He has an Important job in keeping the school warm and clean. Mr. Pease is always present here at school for any activities to see tha t the building is neat and he is also here during the weekends keeping the building warm. He spends part of the summer painting, scrubbing, waxing, and preparing the building for the opening of school in the fall. Cur thanks to you, Mr. Pease 1 -17- BUS GROUPS The first picture from left to right are! Katherine Johner, Bernitia Clayton, Janes Maddox, Janice Cooper, Gerald Yokley, Lucille Brown, Mary Dickmeier, Bari Boyer, Beverly Humphries, Bob Brown, Martha Hursh, Patty Beck, Eldon Cooper, Barbara Dial and Ed Humphries. The bus driver is Clarence Rau. The second picture from left to right are: Bill Houk, Gail Eaton, Emery 31ythe, Jack Bankson, Walt Ponsler, Charles Disbrow, Donald Weaver, Richard Houk, Deraid Brown, Ruth Elder, Melene gtreight, James Cornell, Patricia Blythe, Bob Dillow, Joann Missler, Charlotte Weaver, Virgil Keeper, Floyd Cooper, Elizabeth Hunt, Marilyn Watkins, Norabel Gardner, Wilma Brett,Betty Wilson, Laura Musgraves, Margaret Musgraves, and Wanda Parrill. The bus driver is Wesley Gardner. The thir d picture from left to right are: George Trump, Maurice Rauch, Marjorie Lchn, Bob 31akenan, Bob Janvirn, Judy Bailes, Eileen Gill, Gerry Marsh, Jean Sims, Bernice Marsh, Edgar Baer, Dorothy Blakeman, Shirley Leonard, Cynthia Dickey, Bill Stoutenborough, Wanda Doolin, George Porter, Osa Cfowdson,Shirley Willoughby, Earl Moore, Dick Sefton, Katherine Sims, Dean Kramer, Haney Loveless, Dick Vandeveer, Patsy Stoutenborough, Brownie Blakeman, Tom Leonard, Betty Gulick, Marcella Parks, Roy Stout-enborough, and Lyle Meador. The bus driver is Jack Kerwood. The fourth picture ffom left to right ax ei Ruth Wentworth, Joann Burdine, Elmo Burks, Patty Redmon, Dorothy Morthland.Paul Albert, Audrey Cavender, Don Walker, Imogene Kennedy, Tom Wentworth, Marilyn Lawrence, Mary Brame, Merle Wentworth, Joann Trusner, Dean Albert, George Albin, Fred Cavender, Donald Rogers and Eugene tourish. The bus driver is Raymond Smith. - 18 - classes seniors Juniors sophomores freshmen alumni THRU TH3 YEARS As I look back thru the years, I see twenty-seven future seniors turbline out of their cribs .end on their way to their first 7'eer of school. In toe year cf 35. tv°lv? of oir little friends toddled alonr their way to schools arounu Decatur. Surmyside v'as blessed with five little freckled faced beys whom I nw t� ke - ride in announcing r re-, rale la’conen, Bfl St o aI rlourgh, Dick Sefton, Tom leonord ?r.l Jr cry Slyth’. the sarae time Eathv Johner started her first year :.t St. auls l-utrer©:,, ratty Redmon at Warren, Audrey Cpv rfor at Mound, Shiri'-T V'illets at Houch, Charlotte leaver at Prairie Center, P.icrxid Ryan at Brush College No. 2, and last cut not loas: in my s:w -cy of Decatur is 3111 Houk who honored CJnicn School with his presence. Seeing that I ]acr fifteen of my ’’subjects’1. I turn to War-rensburg where 1 find Pa.ul and Earl Dean albert and Krrold Vent-worth happily studying their tnree R’s at Lake View. 3ob Brown at Brick and Charles Bisbro-.- at Bisbrow School seem to be enjoying themselves wich a seat all their own in the front row. Patty Wubben seems cor tent too, as she .and Mary Jo Earns skip up the walk to Warrensbvrg Grp.de School. Meanwhile; I looic to far off places and find Dorothy 3lake- man at Holiday school in Holiday, Den Drummond at Hoarce school in Paris, Gail Eaton at Wade school in Mottuon, Dorothy Morthland at Excelsior ITorth in Maroa, Don Walker at iTsvada senool in Boody Virgil Eaooer at Scrorrin school at Mt. Pulaski. •Je-’n Sims at Old Stonington school at Stonington and shy little Ruth McClure at Curft School in Terre Haute. Indiana. Eight years rase and forty- three scared freshman marched with knocking kne«-s into their classrooms at Warrensburg High. The year passed with little event e’ crot for initiation and 19 5 found only thirty-two silly sophomores returning. This year was much the same as the last, exceot they weren’t auite so scared and worked just a tin bit harder. Time passed on ara thirty- eight jolly Juniors beganonother year. The first nart of the t. rm vras not so crovded but during the second semester a ''lay, Don't Take My Penny , was soonsered by the Juniors and in ihv tsprin£ ..ho fun; � . . Ctnior prom was held at the Staley Club House Feeling quite proud of themselves, twenty seven Seniors reappeared in 19 6. Th3 Senior play ’’Believe It or jTot. was given in the fall and turned out to be a great success. Then of ter the Senior trio and commencement, the Seniors leave Wrrrensburg with gree.t dreams of the future. 25 EARL DEAN ALBERT My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me. F. F.A.; Camera Club; Band? Glee Club; Swing Band; Cheer-leader; Cardinal. BROWNIE BLAKEMAN To me nothing is more troublesome than the effort of thinking. Glee Club; Camera Club; Baseball; Vice President Soohomore Class; Pres. Junior Class. ROBERT BROWN ,T,reat me right, for a good man nowadays is hard to find. F. F.A., ,l,fatchdo , President; Basketball Cantain; Baseball; Conservation Club, Secretary; Band, Vice President; Glee Club; Freshman-President; Junoir- Treasurer; Senior-Vice-President Junior Play. AUDREY CAVENDER A heart as good as gold. G.A.A.; Glee Club; Band; F.H.A. Senior Play. DONALD DRUMMOND Sometimes I sit and think, others ,1ust sit. Baseball; basketball; track; Glee Club; Band; Junior Play; Senior Play; Cardinette; W Club. WILLIAM GEORGE HOUR Onward, onward, oh time in thy flight, and make the bell ring before I recite. Baseball VIR1IL KAPPER Calm of Mind. F.F.A.; Cardinette; Camera Club PAUL ALBERT For he's a jolly good fellow. F.F.A.; Camera Club; Basketball; Conservation Club; Senior play; Band; Swing Band; Glee Club; DOROTHY BLAKEMAN The only way to have a friend is to be one. F.H.A.; G.A.A.; EMERY BLYTHE Lord, what fools these mortals be I Commercial Club; Basketball Mgr. Junior Play; Senior Play; President Sophomore Class. CHARLES DI SBRO.i I love fool's experiments,' I'm always making them. F.F.A.; Senior Pl y; Junior Play; Senior Flay. GAIL WILLIAM EATON He's a good fellow, well liked by all. F. F.A.; Band; Track; Baseball; Cardinette. ANNA KATHERINE JOHNER A real swell gal,and lots of fun, but when there's work she gets it done. Glee Club; Mixed Chorus; JuniOB Play; Senior Play; G.A.A. F.H.A.; Commercial Club. ARY JO KOONS Though she be . . little, she is fierce. Glee Club; Band; Mixed Chorus; Junior Play; Senior Play; G.A.A.; F.H.A.; Cardinette; Commercial Club; Swing Band; Cheerleader. - 26 « Richard Sefton Pres. Donald Walker Ruth McClure Donald Drummona Audrey Calender Gall Raton Robert Brown V Pres Charlotte Weaver Charles W Ponsler Earl Dean Albert m m VETERANS RECEIVE DIPLOMAS During the years cf 1945 and 1944 eight boys from V.C.K.S. set aside'their high school education to serve our country in time of war. In 1943 Robert David Lening, a Sophomore, joined the Navy. During his three years in the service,he was stationed in Guam. At the time of his discharge in June, 1946 he was a .Seaman First Class. The same year Robert Stcutenbcrough, a Junior left for the Marine Corps. He was made a Private First Class and served fourteen months in the South Pacific. He received his discharge November 22, 1945. Three othej of these eight boys left in 1944 to join various branches of the armea fences, fr.e of these was Sam Mayberry, a Junior, who joined the Navy and was-later stationed in the South Pacific. At tho time of his discharge he was a Radioman Second Class. At the end of his Junior year, Charles Erown joined the Navy V-6. As a Fireman First Class, ho served two years In the Asiatic and Pacific areas. He received his honorable discharge on July 5, 1946. Cne cf his classmates. Dale Dickey, jc ined the Air Force and has served in the Philippine Islands, Hawaiian Islands, and Japan. Cpl. Dickey is still in the service. Charles Pcnoler was drafted into the Army at the close of his junior year, which prevented him from finishing his high school education. He was riven the regular infantry Traning. After this training he was sent to Paris, France as a Military Policeman. He was discharged January 28, 1947. Elmer J. Kunze Samuel J. Mayberry Charles Ponsler Charles Brown Robejt Stoutenborough Dale Dickey William Eesalski Robeit David Leming The vetej ans listed above , during the past school year, have passed the General Education and Development Test on the high school level. Each individual successfully passing this test, given by the United States Armed Forces Institute, is entitled to a high school diploma. These veterans received their diplomas this year. -29- TO.. LEONARD My grades mean nothing to me; my fhn, so much.” Glee Club. ruth McClure She’s not made for a dull life. Glee Club; Band; F.H.A.; G.A.A. Commercial Club; Camera Club; Cardinal; Sec.-Junior C'liius; Junior Play; Senior Plav; .A.R. Award. RICHARD RYAN What is life without love? Junior Play; Sec.-Senior Class. JEAN SIMS Her voice was ever soft and lor---An excellent thing in a woman. Glee Club; F.H.A.; G.A.A.; Junior Play; Senior Play; Cardinal. DONALD WALKER When duty whispers soft and low, Thou must, Don replies, Huh'. F F A • j Camera Club. HAROLD ’VEFT’VORTF An all-around athlete, rather tall; Earnest in work, and riendly to all. E.F.A.; Conservation Club; Camera Club; Glee Club; Track; ’V Club; Junior Play; Senior Flay; Easketball; Easeball; Cardinette; Cardinal. PATRICIA 'VTTBFEN A cheerful companion Is worth gold. Glee Club; G.A.A.; F.H.A.; Junior Play; Cardinal. DOROTHY luORTKLAND Content to let life run its course. Glee Club; F.H.A.; G.A.A. PATRICIA RECKON She must be seen to be appreciated.. G.A.A.; F.F.A.; Glee Club Band; Camera Club; Junior Play ; Cardinal; Cheerleader. RICHARD S5FT0N Sure to find his place in life. Baseball; Easketball; Track; Club; Camera Club; Pres.-Senior Class. WILLIAM STOUTENBOKOUGH I like work---it fasci- nates me; I can sit and look at it for hours. F, F.A.; Track; Baseball; Conservation Club; Junior Play; Senior Play. CHARLOTTE WEAVER A friend to one, a friend to all. G.A.A.; F.H.A.; Glee Club; Camera Club; Cardinal; Junior Play. SHIPLEY FILLETS Born with the gift of laughter, and sense that the world is mad. G.A.A.; F.H.A.; Camera Club; Glee Club; Junior Play; Senior Flay; Cardinal. 30 George Hour TReRS. Thomas Leon had Charl es D sbrow R chardRyah sec. DorothyMorthland Harold Wert worth DorothyBl ajyemah Pa tric a Wobben PROPHECY As I look Into this magic ball I see the seniors one and all— Things don't go as one might guess But will probably turn out for the best. Ten years later, now let's look; Put this in your little book For you'll want to remember dates Of your loving old school mates: Bill Stoutenborough is married to Shots Weaver.' When she told me I didn't believe her Till I saw Virgil after they parted— He was crying, broken hearted. We see Bill Houk, the bashful boy Who was always gay and full of Joy, Too bashful to yell on the bleachers He turned out to be a preacher. I gaze in this ball and see a marriage: A lady pushing a baby carriage; The father is no other than Richard Rys.n, that handsome man. Perhans you wonder who the mother is Let's not make this some kind of quizz— It's that beautiful blond, Jean Sims; She is still tall, fair, and trim. Tom Leonard's not going with Mary Jo; He started out for Mexico To set up a business all his own Working on a new telephone. Now Mary's the happiest girl on earth, Making plans with Harold Wentworth To buy a home in Santa Fe, They'll invite you to come and see them some day. Earl Dean Albert, tired of fame Doing cheers for Notre Dame, Has settled down with all his charm And owns half interest in his father's farm. Brownie Blakeman took over his brother's garage And is also president of a fine lodge. He makes sums of money by the score, But pat Redmon spends it and wishes for more. 33 Bins Crosby can’t rate with Charles Disbrow’s fine voice, For he has'become Shirley Y illet’s first choice. And I know together, you'll agree they belone: She composes the music ana ha sings the song. The famous Paul Albert and his son Dan Are quite v;ell known throughout the land. And Patty V.’ubben, the vocalist grand, Is now singing with their band. I heard Dorothy Morthland walked through the door And was hired to manage Dor. Walker’s fine 3tore. So he, with his millions, could take a long rest And wed Katherine Johner at her request. Richard Sefton turned out to be The best looking guy you ever did see, He speeds in fine autos all over town And the cops can’t seem to run him down. Emery Blythe, the nit wit in school, Who v.as expected to turn out 3 fool, Has instead reformed and settled down And is teaching first grade in his home town. Audrey Cavender, as a young girl, Came to school with her hair uncurled; Her schoolday charm has turned out fine For now she’s a model at Hollywood and Vine. Bob 3rown, in his high school days, Took part in the small class plays. How he has advanced and makes a high wage As an actor on the Hew York stage. Donald Drummond and his mustache With Ruth McClure has made quite a clash._ He drives around town and gives her the air, And she makes believe she doesn’t care. Then Ruth flirts with Gail Eaton, her boss And it makes Donald become very cross, And each threatens to knock the other one down Even though they are the best lawyers in town. So very real this all did seem, But I wake up to find it ail a dream. Still I know everyone will be a success, And will always do what he finds best. - 34 CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of 19 7, of Warrensburg Community High School, County of Macon, and State of Illinois, being of full age and of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills heretofore made: Article I — To the Faculty We, the Seniors, will to the faculty our vim and vitality, which they will badly need if the future Senior Classes follow in our footsteps. Article II — To The Juniors We, the Seniors, Will to the Juniors our dignity. Article III — To The Sophomores We, the Seniors, will to the Sophomores our ability to do as little work as possible. Article IV — To The Freshmen We, the Seniors, will to the Freshmen our refined manners, hoping they will make better use of them than we have. Article V — Personal Bequests I, Sari Dean Albert, bequeath to Gerald Yokely my position as cheerleader. I, Paul Albert, bequeath my way with the women to Robert Janvrin. I, Brownie Blakeman, bequeath my winking ability to Darrell 3rown. I, Dorothy Blakeman, bequeath my curly hair to Phyllis Tuttle. I, Robert Brown, bequeath my position as basket ball captain to whomever deserves it. I, Emery Blythe, bequeath my dignity to Merle Wentworth. I, Audrey Cavender, Bequeath my trombone to Jesse Walston. I, Charles Disbrow, beaueath my ability to invent inventions to Bob Sefton. I, Don Drummond, bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to 3ill Minton. I, Gail Eaton, bequeath my ability to ask intelligent questions to Shirley Leonard. -35- I, Bill Kouk, 'bequeath my quiet manners to Lyle Meador. I, Kathy Johncr, bequeath ny mischievous ways to Dick Vandeveer. I, Virgil Kaoper, beoueath my love for school bus riding to George Albin. I, Mary Jo Koons, beoueath my ,long hair to Janice Cooper. I, Tom Leonard, bequeath ry broad shoulders to Frank Lehn. I, Ruth McClure, bequeath my ability to drive a car to anybody than needs it. I, Dorothy Morthland, bequeath my love for athletics to Margaret Musgraves. I, Pat Redmon, bequeath my flirtatious ways to Ruth Elder. I, Richard yan, bequeath my hairdo to Jack Bankson. I, Richard Sefton, bequeath my height to Darrel Kester. I, Jean Sims, bequeath my bookkeeping abilities to Elizabeth Hunt. I, Bill Stoutenborough, bequeath my red-hair to Jimmy Hurtt. I, Don Walker, beoueath my love for history to Eldon Cooper. I, Shirley Willets, beoueath my ability to laugh at anything and everything to Wanda Doolen. I, Charlotte Weaver, beoueath my ability at volley ball to Eva Chandler. I, Harold Wentworth, bequeath my position on the basketball team to Virgil Ellington. I, Patty Wubben, bequeath my typing ability to Johnnie Vaughan. Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for our last will and testament by the Class of 19 7. SEAL -36- SENIOR AMBITIONS Paul Albert.............Put Dick Feyne3 out cf business Brownie Blakeman..................To own a notcr-cycle Dcrc thy lakenan....................Be a hash slinger Emery Blythe...... ..................Make lots of money Bob Brown............Be the stooe cn E b Hope's program Audrey Cavender......................ne a farmer's wife Don Drummond.............„....'e a coach at Notre Dame Charles Disbrow............re a second Thomas A. Edison Earl Dean Albert......Assist Charles in his inventions Harold -Ventworth........Own a dairy farm in Visconsin Gail Eaton...............Give Harold strong competition Bill Stcutenbcrough...............Be Harold's milk man Bill Houk...................Graduate from high, school Kathy Johner...........Compose songs for Frank Sinatra Mary'Jo KocnsV..................Sing with Eddie Howard Virgil Kapper........Be a: Vcckke e p e rr-ih..a funerallhcne Tom Leonard..................Travel all over the world Dorothy Morthland.........Y..........Be a farmer's wife Puth McClure.............'e Guy Madison's private nurse Patty Pedmcnd...............................Be a model Dick Fyan...............Get married and succeed in life Jean Sims...Be an interior decorator at the MTsite House Charlotte Beaver............................House wife Patty 7 ubben..Private secretary for President Truman Shirley illets.......Travel all over the world and then write a bock cn her travels. Don alker...........................‘.Ee a speed’ king - 37 - The seniors FARTING THOUGHTS as expressed by Dorothy Elakenan Ao -tiVe iteo u d uctr-o -to on end, It’-o tt'ven ue oooti ae Tfvot -oowe o-§ ou'v old. -ocfvoo-t - tervdo Wttt -004 -tfve-i b -toot good—byeo. WTven -ocfvoo-t 'to ont u e maty not oee ? ve OOity -§C� U icW - 0060 0-§ -Uve - atendo -tivat u e onoe tmeu — And o-td -§arrvttt yb {vtaoeo. T-eaciWvo uvttfi whom u e made a -§noo— Wer-lt 'uememoe'i them att; And -though we -thought we 1 voted -ochoot. We T-tt mtoo (jowvq. ac fe -in -ttve -§ott. To each and att oavt olaoomatea W� ven -tfvto tyeafl to done We want -to wtoh ’’Good -twch -to 40U— God bteoa you, e'ue'ityone f - 38 articles pictures President--Betty Ann ’Villets ,r ice-President--Dor is Kester Secretary-Treasurer—Charles oyer In the fall cf fourty four, Fcrty-cne Freshmen cane through the doer. '7e planned on staying all four years. Mixed with laughter and maybe tears. Finally we were Scph.mcres at last, Next case Juniors--what a class. ”'e received cur class rings this year Put sene have traded then I fear. Cone on Juniors, take cur place; I.icve up intc the empty space. The Seniors are leaving it to ycu So nake a success in all ycu do. J U N I 0 R S JUNIOR ,’ARD Pationt Disease Martha Hursh................Dreaming.. Severly Humphries.........Lonesomeness Wilma Brett...............Bashfulness. Guyneith Camp............Heart Trouble Eldon Cooper................Laziness.. Remedy Dick Sefton .More dates ........Man ..True Love , .More Sleep Merle Wentworth. Deraid Brown.... Virgil Ellington Charles Boyer... Gene Davis...... Edgar Baer...... Eddie Humphries. James Maddox.... Bill Mintun...... Eldon Cooper.... Fred Cavcnder... Bob Janvrin..... ......Most Romantic Boy ..............Class Pest ......Most Talkative Boy ......Clas3 Woman Hater Best Bookkeeping Student ..........Class Gentleman ............Teacher’s Pet ..............Class Brains ..............Class Flirt ..............Class Giant .Little Audrey's Brother ......Most Ambitious Boy Betty Ann W. Did you hoar that you can't buy ice cream now? Eileen Gill. No, why? Betty Ann W. It's been frozen! Gene Davis. Do you know it's a comfort to have a head like I have? Charles Boyer. Yeah, solid comfort ! Bernie Marsh. I've heard so much about you. Jackie M. You'll have an awful time proving it. 42 Typical Junior auRAcr xrac' MALE FEMALE Teeth Blonde Hair Complexion Voi ce Mirchievou? Tavona Pamill Hair rilene GUI Handc Cheerful Jackie Melbourne 'mile Martha Hursh Intelligence Helnful Pntt.v Beck Clothe? .. Mrlev 71 llou ebbv chv Eyelashes Little Dimples.............. Slim Personality Good Sport Eyes Friendly Modest. Pleasant. Eyebrows, kicktaies ma: tee ages Betty Ann Willets...........................................Willy Bernie Marsh,............................................. Soakie Jackie Melbourne.,,,.................................... Bubbles Shirley Leonard......................................... .Guiena Virgil Ellington....................................... Ears Merle Wentworth. ..................................... .Mule Bill Mintun................................................. Pig Martha Hursh,................................................Dcak Charles Boyer...............................................Snake Mary Dickmeir.............................................. Fify Eldon Cooper.......................................... Coopy Hazel Horn.......'......................................Honk-Honk - A3 - J Jun1 OR F ox Patty Beck Virgil Ellington u N I JoAnn Fox Doris Kester Lavona Parr ill 0 anda Parr ill Joann Lissler R S ILerle Wentworth Marilyn Lawrence Jacquelyn F elsourne V. ill a Brett Eugene Davis Laura F .usgraves Shirley Leonard Norabel Gardner Eddie Humphries Guyneith Camp Hazel Horn James Fl.addox Bill Mintun Icartha Hursh Eileen Gill Bernice arsh Charles Boyer Katherine Sims Beverley Humphries Betty Ann Willets Elizaeeth Hunt Robert Janvrin N.ary Dickmeier Edgar 8aer Derald Brown Nancy Loveless Eldon Cooper Imogene Kennedy Fred Cavender Shirley � illoughby 44 SOPHOMORES In the fall of ’45, forty-three little green freshmen entered the portals of old Warrensburg High. When they first started in they were not very ambitious, but as the year progressed they settled down to business. During their first year at high school there were a lot of the boys who went out for baseball, basketball, and track. For all of their greenness they did make a pretty fair showing. In the fall of ’46 as they trooped back to their second year at old W.C.H.S. tnere wore a few places where vacancies were noticed. There were 30 who came back last fall, but during the past year there have been three who have either dropped out of school or have moved to another vicinity. Also this past year some of the sophomores have shown considerable improvement in sports. George Porter, Eob Elakeruan, Walt Ponsler, Johnny Vaughn and Jack Bankscn have shown considerable progress in basketball. George Porter and Bob Blakenan were the main ones in track. And now something about the girls of the Class of ’49. Marjorie Lehn, Corrine Jones, Janice Cooper, Betty Wilson, Dorothy Janvrin, Mary Brene, Osa May Crowdson, and Janie Hardy sang for the Christmas program. Three of the sophomores went to the District Contest for Voice. They were Janice Cooper, Marjorie Lehn, and Betty Wilson. Jody Henderson also gave a horn solo. Gome of the sophomore girls are taking swimming lessons Tuesday and Friday nights after school. 49 BOY SOPH- Lyes like Bashful.. ''uiet. . Hair. Bob 31akeman Voice Complexion Donald Robinson Smile John Vaughn Nose Flcvd Cooper Blushes Teeth Pers stant Nodest T'ischievous 50 O M OP. E GIRL Eyes like Teeth like Hair like Smile Bashful Tall Nose Modest Complexion Voice Good sport Joann Trusner Cneerful Personality Mischievous -51- Robert Litts Bettt Wilson S George Porter Jane Hardy 0 Richard Vandeveer F H 0 If 0 Shirley Buckley Donald Robinson Dorothy Janvrin Robert Blakeman Floyd Cooper R E Donald Pyle . S’ Marjorie Lehn Mary Brame John Vaughn Joan Trusner Phyllis Tuttle Robert Dillow Ann Rauch Earl Lee Boyer Ruth Wentworth Walter Ponsler Melene Streight Osa Mae Croimdson Janice Cooper Jack Bankson Eva Chandler Richard Gadberry Joan Henderson Eugene Lourash Oorinne Jones 52 FRESHMEN • Vh'en Warrensburg Community High School opened last fall, c found fnrtv-three freshmen cr.roiied. The largest number came from Sunnyside School. It con-ipt- of Cynthia Dickev, Vanda Doolen, fennel Framer, C-eraldinp ynrch Lyi0 Meeder, 3arl Moore, Frodrick P.ouch, Bobby S-fton, ?nF;� Stouter.borough, and Hoy Stnut'-nborouph. Two other school , Varrensb’irg Grad? School and Boiling G-'-rin s School, r nt Us p large number. From ’’’arrensburg came Betty Anderson, Juanita Farrell, -James Hurtt, Trank Lehn, Virginia '•chroed 'Y, ; A A n“kins, nd Jeannine Vinters. From Boilin?- S orings—Tom et er, at: iciP Blythe, James Cornell, ?.ich«rd Houk, ret G ■ ora,o ’’’rar , and Bob 'eek. r-irie Center r ve up students, ?et y Gu1 ick; I’eill C’inningham, and Tor.ald . Centennial also s r.t three stu- dents; P.uth H der, Darrell r, • nd Tale McClure. Vo students c me from Major—P rniti° •'T'ton an G°ral Yok ly. From lake View—G?orge Albir., and nn s 'vni worth. he rest of the erode schools gave u or.- stude' ch. Brick—l jci’3? Brown; Center Hidge—Flmo ?urkp; To-'t 1 1 ihp—Joan Burdins: ?'•� le Grove— Barbara Ti l; Tisbrov'—s la rnrk; Lincoln rade chool—Hoy Hauchlcolb; Brush Collet'- i—june Server; Mcunc—Jesse Walston; and Hoonev It—l it4:?. Bob Meek °nd Betty a-nf1 oon withdrew from school. Dale ■'cClur' s-nved and nffl-' i? e.ttend?.a? '’t. 2ion Community High School. Howard Mooney entered e-e l' student. Fa As from 1 - tnr.m Community Sigh School. am’.rf orty-cm f rel fgnen fS rc sid.ent......... Vice-President...� . Secret rv-Treasurer ciofi « k4 1) , eUy rf ,5 nj. jUJif-A! (LA -Y M j j , | W y J Ac i L. J’ ................. .J . .• JiFjnbci isjs1 yd:ie I iy 11 1 ' 1 1 ' Characteristics cf the Girls Marcella park..........-....................................Figure 3etty Anderson............................................Artistic Lucille 3rown Barbara Dial Pat Stoutenborough June Server Betty Gulick Dorothy Litts Joan 3urdine Virginia Schroeder Ruth Elder Margaret Musgraves Jerry Marsh Marlyn Watkins Jeanine Winters . Juanita. Harrell . Bernitia Clayton.. Wanda Doolcn Patricia Blythe Cynthia -Dickey - 5’ ; - BOYS Tom Betzer........................................Dimples George Albin.........................................Nose James Cornell......................................Corney Neil Cunningham....................................Curley Louie Houk...........................................Hair Ji .. Ilurtt...................................... .Dark Darrell Kester................................Miscbevious Samuel Kramer.............................. Complexion Frank Lebn....................................Intelligent Ear Moore...........................................Quiet Fredrick Rauch..................................... Tall Roy Rauchkalb.......................................Witty Bobby Sefton,.....................................Blondie Roy Stoutenborough...................................Cute Jesse V alston..................................... Ears Donald Weaver.....................................Bashful Tom Wentworth.................................Personality Gerald Yokley................................ Pin-up-Boy Elmo Burks....................................... Shorty Lyle Meador ............................. .Talkative George Trump...,...................................Smiles Howard Mooney................... - 59 - Friendly Neil Cunningham Barbara Dial Elmo Burks Mari lyn Watk i ns Donald Weaver E S H ? 4‘- Ruth Elder Frank Lehn Marcella Park Richard Houk Gerald Vokely Dean Kramer E N Jim Hurtt Wanda Doolen James Cornell Dorothy Litts Geraldine Marsh June Sarver Betty Gulick Thomas Wentworth Patsy Stoutenborough Roy Rauschkalb Jeannine Winters Bobby Seeton Maurice Rauch Cynthia Dickey Darrell Kester Bernitia Clayton George Trump Margaret Musgraves Juanita Harrell George Alb in Joann Burdine Jesse Walston Lucille Brown Roy Stoutenborough Thomas Betzer Betty Anderson Earl Moore Virginia Schroeder Lyle Meador Patricia Blythe 30- V i - vv A- � .w � k ir 4jI 1922 Lawrence Albert Sidney Cotton Georgia Emerick Beulah Haywood Flossie Haywood Erma Rau Ennis Pease Forrest Wentworth Harold Wickline Farmer Mail Clerk Mrs. L. Clausen Mrs. Harry ’Weeks Mrs. K. Randolph Mrs. W, McClure Walgreen's Farmer Bell Telephone Co. 1923 Miriam Baumgartner Mary Corn Harold Dresback Irvin Sohroeder I. T. S. Mrs. R. Willard Earle Luddin Co. Standard Oil Co. Warrensburg Springfield McNabb St. Louis Warrensburg Warrensburg Chicago Warrensburg Mt. Zion Decatur Warrensbrug Chicago Warrensburg 65 Harry Baum Alfred Ma.ior Oner Spltzer Louis ¥'in garner Charles VMnesrarner Katherine libert Mayra Kretzer Orval Robinson Jeremiah Slonaker Paul V aggoner Hazel bright Helen Cvosrman Maude Tetrich Mildred Detrich James Eyman Margaret Eyman Thelma Larrett Ru th 1 i 1 len Charles Hall Everett P ase Merrit Pease Earl Rau inifred Pease Rena Rogers Archie Spltzer K8ry Waggoner Craig ‘.'aHer Lucille Lshn 924 Parmer Social Security Insurance Business Teacher Teacher Mrs. L. Sears wrs. Schranstead Deceased Deceased 192 6 Mrs. Merrit Pease •rs. Don arnick Teacher Mrs. J. Willlams Teacher Teacher Farmer Mrs. Morgan Lenge Mrs. L. Albert Mrs. Vary Hansen Mrs. Lucille Bruce —6€T- barrensburg Rockford Clinton Beruryn Fbndu Lac, b'inconsin Terre Haute, Ind. Fercua Palls, Minn, barrensb' rg Decatur Decatur gecatur Macon t. Pulaski Hialeah, Flordia Decatur Warrensburg Peoria barrensburg Los Angles, Calf. St. Joserh Decs tur Faye Andes Ruby Clem Edna Turner Johrii Albert Richard Beall Stanley Beall Mildred Crantz Wallace Cooper Virginia Crossman Helen Gulick . Charles Hanes Dan Hursh Earlene Major Ida Bell Major Ruth Major Herman Nottleman Mary Rau Ethel Robinson Lulu Rogers Hillis Stayley Harold Vaughn Christy Albert Otis Barclay Owen Barclay Velma 3aum Sarah Glancy Ivetta Kerwood Lucille.Koons , Josephine Kruzan John Lehn Luther Paxton Velma Schroeder Harold Sheneman Deceased 1928 A. E. Staleys Decatur Taystee Baking Co. Decatur Coco-Cola Co. Decatur Bell Telephone Co. Decatur Mrs. Clarence Roraer Mt. Pulaski Mrs. Charles Hanes Mrs. B. Walker . Warrensburg Mrs. H. Hogendobler Warrensburg Lumber Co. Warrensburg Mrs. 0. K. Dealey Maroa, 111. Mrs. John Taylor - Teacher Teacher 1929 V Albert Oil Co. Warrensburg Oakes Decatur Divisiop Warrensburg Warrensburg Warrensburg Warrensburg Warrensburg Warrensburg Decatur Buffalo, 111. _______________________ Mrs. W. Kessheigh Mrs. Clyde Jones Mrs. Joe Major Trucking 111. State Times Mrs. Harry Cowan Elva Lena Albert Everett Brown Marion Cheffer William Gillen Madge Littrell Joseph Major Kathryn Robbins Lolabelle Spitzer Cleana Stephen James Wharton Howard Williams William Botts Nathan Brown Wanda Butt Claudie Collins Ivel Collins Charlotte Hursh Wayne Morris Helen Paxton Herschel Sheneman Nelson Vaughn Erma Jeanne Wood Ruth Baker Baughn Binkley Mary Lou Boat Willard Buckley Harold CLumbley Dorthea Botts 1930 Mrs. Ivel Collins Parmer Penn. Railroad Mrs. Gooding Mrs. Paul Reid Mrs. H. Wesselhoff Bookkeeper 193! Albert Oil Co. Fhrmer Mrs. Boyd '.'orris Fhrmer Mrs. McGuire County Court House 4823 N. Madison Lincoln Laboratory Teacher 1932 Mrs. Archie Spitzer Painter Mrs. R. Smith Herrick Decatur Indiana Decatur Decatur Peoria Decatur Warrensburg Warrensburg Warrensburg Decatur Warrensburg Herri ck Moroa Decs tur Spokane, Wash, Decatur Peoria Cali fornia Springfield, 111. Chicago Decatur Los Angeles, Calif. ’Varrensburg 68 Mildred Crossman Leaton Culp Vir$inia Dickerson leorge Eaton lercld Jobe war ueritte Frwcett John Gambrill Bertha Gillen Emery Janvrin Frankie Janvrin Bonnie Kruzan Fern Kepler Merle Major Catherine McGorry Helen McQueen S°rah Moffet Lewis Paxton Barbara Schroeder Albertine Spitzer Gene Willard Robert Vi Hard Martha ’ illiams William Winters Let tie ’.oodside Obio Young Harold Ingham Dean Beal Margarete Faith Archie James Inez Littrell Anne koel Lucein . illard Wilma .ood Orville Sheneman Fhrmer Mrs. ’ViIson Mrs. Grieder Mrs. Earl Rau Farmer Mrs. Cussins Mrs. Bonba Mrs. Hunter Mrs. Hadley Mrs. Jares Paxton Press Mrs. Carl James Mrs. Southerland Mrs. Lowe 1933 Farming Deceased Mrs. WIggers wrs. Frost Teacher Warrens bur g Maroa California Detroit, Mich. Deca tur YJarrensburg Warrens burg Denver, Colo Decatur Indianaplois, Ind. Warrens burg Decatur Warrensburg Battle Creek, Mich. Warrensburg Warrensburg Warrensburg Pari s Decatur Lincoln Tuscon, Ariz. Peoria Spokane Wash. -69- John Batchelder Boyd B inkley Robert Botts_ Edith Buckley Retha Burdine William Botts Robert Disbrow Willi an Disbrow Virginia Flock luendine Franklin Grace Hanes Zada Harmon Betty Hursh Vivian Janvrin Dorine Jobe Betty Kepler Edith Kershner Vivian Kerwood Dorothy Klick Melvin Lehn Mary Lienhart Silas Lowe Dorothy Major Marian Marshall Elinore McGrath Margaret Parish Dorothy J. Shcroeder William Shoemaker Alten Taylor Donna Tolsen Norman Tuggle Victor V, inters Nettie Young Harry Barclay Morris Beall Rosemary Botts Medford Cheffer Leah Gepford Mabel Hanes 934 Farmer Mrs. Bloom Mrs. Dunn Deceased Farmer Mrs. Lehn Mrs. Orval Allen Beauty Operator Mrs. H . Nottlemann Mrs. Betty Martin Mrs. Gene Robbins Mrs. Val Cravens Nurse Mrs. Peebles Farmer Mrs. Roy Catlin Mrs. Leo Oliver Mrs. Neal McNeill Mrs. Ezra Friend Mrs. Clarence McKean Paries Mrs. Morenz Parmer 193 3 Mrs. Vernon Redmon Farmer Mrs. Lawrence Doss Mrs. Floyd Doss Warrensburg Vv arrensburg ’.Yarrensburg Niantic Warrensburg Warrensburg Cullaum Lincoln r'arrensburg Decatur Decatur Decatur Warrensburg Decatur Decatur Warrensburg Decatur Harristown Pittsburgh Warrensburg Decatur Forsyth Decatur Warrensburg Warrensburg Warrensburg California Warrensburg Wrrrensburg Decatur Decatur 70 Lewis Kerwc.od Mary McGoriay Janes lie el Jean Robbins Floyd Alsup Arthur Rodgers Lester Spitzer Heman Grain Co. Mrs. Fred L’die Decatur Farmer Warrensburg Decatur Decatur 1936 Anna Marie Dales Gordon Eatchelder Philip Bauman Deris Buckley Maxine Buckley Robert Combs Frances Culp Richard Gilman '.7m. Glosser Erma Good Hilda Hepvvorth Harriet Marshall Edward Loomis Anna L. Moffett-Chestex Jewel Shephard Helen Sibthorp Lester Wickline Helen Stcne Mrs. Chas. Frank Decatur Mrs. V. Robinsen Decatur Mrs. C. Taylor Decatur Muellers Decatur Peoria Decatur Mrs. M. Chappel Decatur Staleys Decatur Deceased Mrs. Melson Vaughn McC-rath Mrs. William Jistrow Warrensburg Mr3. Grcbel P. Betz Teacher Cicero, 111, Mrs. Ruckles Peoria 1937 Drexel Albert Welder Chio Anabel Faith Keith Janvrin Thelma Kent Jack McGorray Mrs. Fobert Tugue Chicago Vary E. Pease William Perkins James Robbins Mrs. B. Wooten Virginia Delore. Fodgers Mrs. Shannon Decatur Ed-vin Rodgers Teacher - 71 - iantic 1938 Raymond Alsup Bernard Batchelder Bert is Brummet Farmer Warrensburg Mary Culp Mrs. Robert Long Decatur Ben Disbrow Farming Warrensburg Barbara Gilman Mrs. P. E. Bivens Alton Betty Hanes Mrs. Corwin Marsh Maroa Betty Hepworth Mrs. K. Furgesor. Decatur Charles Kiester John Major Deceased Robert McGrath Willard Robbins Leonard Walker Deceased Mildred Wentworth George Binkley Charles Black 1939 Decatur J. R. Brown Sam Burdine, Jr. Farmer Decatur Isabelle Kapper Mrs. William BlakemanDecatur Doris Kerwood Mrs. Edgar Chandler Decatur Violet Kerwood Vernon Manes Mrs. J. Peters Rockford Helen Taylor Mrs. Wayne Wikoff Indianapolis 94o Bernice Alsup Kenneth Black Mrs. Ben Disbrow Warrensburg Betty Brown Mrs. K. Black Decatur Margaret Buckley Wallace Buckley Mrs. J. Brown Decatur J. W. Culp Farmer Warrensburg Harriet Hanes Mrs. Wm. Hill Decatur Bettie Hardy Mrs. Frank Hardy Decatur - 72 - Evelyn Hursh Suo Jane Ilursh Jimmie Jones Mary Kershner Wilma Munch Betty Park Virginia Rau William Richard Spitzer Charles Taylor Imogcnc Tuggle Prod Wentworth Norma '. hitacre Mary E. Williams Mrs. Charles Martin Nurse Wabash Railroad Mrs. Frank Kincaid Mrs. Charles Taylor Mrs. Herb Cochran Mrs. Marion Alsup Farmer Mrs, Olin Saffron Teacher Jacksonville Florida Decatur Decatur Indianapolis Decatur Latham Warrensburg Warrensburg Indianapolis Warrensburg Decatur Oreana Champaign mi Mary P. Einkley Wayne Binkley Charles Eversole Francis Faith Jack Fawcett Robert Fawcett Juanita Fulk Virginia Hardy Harriet Miller Jack Moore Juanita Park Gene Spitzer P ul Williams Theresa Kapper Mrs. Delbert Brown Bloomington Standard Oil Company Warrensburg Decatur Decatur Decatur Indiana Mrs. Robert Mlxoll Decatur Mrs. Charles McGuire Warrensburg Decatur Mrs. Oscar Plummer Decatur Decatur Chica 0 Heights Mrs. Eugene Schroll Decatur Mabel Alsup Anna Ashford • Robert Beck Betty erry Junior Binkley Delbert Erown George Cochran 1942 Mrs. Robert ' cCane Decatur Secretary Decatur Decatur Mrs. Hooper Decatur Huston Patterson Decatur Pr5nting Company Bloomington Conn. Mutual Ins. Co.Decatur Robert Culp I-illiken Decatur Rosamonc Davis Mrs. Stone Decatur John Eterhart Millikin Decatur Joan McCay Decatur hershel Hardy Deceased Elmyra Johnson Decatur William Major Decatur- Pauline Hoover Decatur Betty Kanes Deris Parish Mrs. Robert Kamp Decatur Willard Park Farmer Warrensburg Gene Schroeder Standard Cil Co. ’.Varrensburg Floyd Walker Farmer Latham Marilyn Albin Hubert Pankson Theodore Brown Florence Dial Phyllis Dickneier D. H. Fawcett Herbert Gulick Lois Kays Mary Huffman Helen Janvrin Mary Ellen Keister Frank Kershner Eugene Marshall Robert McCane Jesse Gibthorp Ruth Robinson Betty Schneider Robert Spitzer William Spitzer Dorothy Swank Robert Trusner 9W3 Mrs. Hubert Bankscn •Vabash Eronaiv Hospital Mrs. D. II. Fawcett C akes Farmer Mrs. Jesse Sibthorp Mrs. Robert Culp Mrs. Rickard High Northwestern Farmer U. S. Amy Signal Depot Farmer Mrs George 'aite Mrs. Jack Atchison Farmer Decatur Decatur California Bloomington Decstur Decatur ’Varrensburg ’.Varrensburg Decatur California Evans ton ’Varrensburg Decatur 'arrensburg Decatur Decatur California Washington Decatur ’Varrensburg 944 hetay Bter D. of I. Cha- ipeign y;;l Baker U. of I. Champaign t-' Binkley Lrs. Don Kovvc barrens urg 7ranees '-inkley U. of I. Champaign i ;ce Cavondor r.'rs. John D. Ruby barronsburg j ju eth Cunningham Parmer ’Varronshurg Kcae Ellen Disbrow U. of I. Champa, ign Jack Jacobs Docatur Edwin Lavrenco Parmer barrensburg billi'-ni Loveless David i.oon Farmer barrens'urg George nev mn U. S. Davy Lucy Parish U. of I. Champaign Regina Rodmon Drs. D le A ■ ee Ilaro a Betty Dobbins Hrs. Leith Johnson Sirin Pauline Stiles i.rs. bm. Rau barrensburg Betty Stone Gsor e b'atkins Secret ary Peoria Charlotte bentv orth Plint Eaton Co. Decatur John V'ontvjorth Farmer barrensburg Patr-1 eld albert Darlene ..lakoman Alberts. Brandenburg . aribol Camp Orvetta Dudley - on 'Id G;-pford i. i 11 Hardy kennoth Haskell Vernon Hayes husscll Janvrin Elmer Kunze iary Kursh Londilone Harsh Lauretta Lehman 1orma Schro dcr Dorothy bi 1 lets Joan .1Ilians I ary Dial lard Co. Lonuty Operator State Farm Ins. Co. Beauty operator Parmer be. arena burg Decatur Iocatur L'loora't ngton Lee itur lee atur Decatur L. S. Army Georgia Decatur Perries Lfg. Co. Decatur barrensburg ;.rs. Ro:ert Stoutenboiough oeatur Celhart Lushard Co. Docatur Dillikin Docatur Sec--. C. H. S. - rs. Bonnetb Haskell i-rs. Robert Laming Bronzy; lospital barrensburg Georgia Kiantic blooming ton 75 194 6 Betty Albin State Farm Ins. Co. Bloomington Virginia Baer Providence Ins. Co. Decatur Jane Beck Millikin JTiantic Betty Betzer Ideal Realty Co. Decatur Donald Brown Millikin 'Varrensburg Ruth Camp State Farm Ins. Co. Bloomington Jane Clayton Beauty Operator Decatur Pickard Cole Millikin Decs tur Alta Crowdson Teaching Decatur Elizabeth Cunningham Playgrounds Rec. Dept. Decatur Donald Dipper Farming Decatur Shirley Gilman Millikin Decatur Josephine Hardy Coombe Real Restate Co. Decatur Rodney Hogan Farming Decatur George Johner Farming ’Varrensburg Robert Lening Decatur Emma Jean Lowe Mrs. Porter Decatur Robert McClure Millikin ’Varrensburg Lynn Mintun Army Lois Parish Iowa state College Ames, Iowa Francis Ponsler ’Vabash railroad Decatur Geraldine Porter Hyfield uiclc Co. Decatur Elizabeth Randall Decatur Richard Robbins Army Harry Lee Smith 'Vabash R. R. Co. Decatur Robert Thompson Millikin ’Varrensburg Gloria 'Veaver C. £: ’V. Implement Co .Varrensburg curricular AGRICULTURE This year Ur. Hanover, the agriculture instructor, has been teaching the reshmen soils an! crops and the Sophomores animal hvsea: Ary. ..very other year a chop course will be taught to the juniors and Seniors. The following, .year a course in farii.: :.:anag embr.t is offered. The first two years the AC ;oys are given the necessary background for farming. All the tire each ir,ember of an Ag. class must have a project and keep ac'urate records for at least nine months or till the project is co pieted. New projects are suggested from time to tine, helping the toys develop a varied project program. The estimated alue of class show the amounts investee men: in Swine projects, ’’59! '.1,190. The Sophomores have .425; Poultry, 59; hairy, composed of both Juniors and worth of Swine, 1,300 of Eeef, and 2,480 in Dairy projects. The totals for all projects given ty each in projects are: Fresh-; beef, .. G55; Dairy, in iv ine, 185; 3eei, 5 . The boys of Ag. Ill Seniors, have '9,189.08 throe classes are: Swine, ry, .4,220; and Poultry, of y15,445.05 as the es-ects. • 9,965.05; beof, v2,350; Dai. h,59. This makes a grand total tinited value for all Ag. proj Several medals are offered in various Ag. activities. The Freshman boy who is the best grain judge receives a medal. A livestock judging medal is offered to the Sophomore boy who makes the :;st score in thi3 field. A sow and litter medal is awarded to the boy in the Ag. clashes or F.F.A. who has the best litter chosen by special judges. For the first tire a medal is being civon to the Senior boy who has the test record in all the years of his ag. work. The boy is chosen by being judged with a prescribed :corccard. This year Harold Dentworth was the winner of this modal. Although tbe Ag. boy’s work doesn’t end with the ringing of the 3:45 boll, those awards and other activities makes the project and classroom work soem easier and one of the most interesting courses in school. -79- S u SU SI NESS r L The subjects in Business this year by Mr. Anderson. Education were taught Shorthand I was a large class this year. A high percentage of those enrolled passed the requirement of writing shorthand from dictation at GO w.p.m. One passed the 80 w.p.m. five-minute take” and three others have good chances to pass the eighty also. Last fall only one student enrolled in Shorthand II so that subject had to be dropped from the curriculum. Thirty freshmen enrolled in General Business. During the thirty-six weeks of classes much practical information was presented that will serve then well when they have to manage their own affairs. In the units of study they looked at business activities two ways—as a consumer and as a producer. Two sections of Business Machines were conducted this year with a total enrollment of seventeen. In these classes the students learned to operate two types of adding and listing machines, two types of key-driven calculators, one crank-driven or rotary calculator, a transcribing machine, stencil duplicators, gelatin cup-licator, and direct-process duplicator. In the process of printing the yearbook and school paper the student learned to cut stencils and use various types of styli on the mimeoscope. There was also a unit on filing. Bookkeeping class this year began with twenty-one members. Two practice sets were completed in the course of study. Advanced Typing class numbered fifteen of whom four are typing better than 50 w.p.m. on a fifteen minute time test. It is planned to make additions to the equipment of the department next year. 80 ENGLISH English I: The freshman English class is divided into two classes. Kiss Williams teaches ore of the classes and Kiss Menze the other one. 3oth clas'es have be n learning to read different kinds cf materials. They have begn learning how to put expression in speeches and writings. They have also been studying literature and learning how to spell words that are in their spelling books. English II: The sophomore English clcss is also divided into two sections. The: boys1 section is taught by Kies Williams and the girls' section by Kiss Kenze. Both sections have been studying the same materials. In literature they have been studying the short story written by Edgar Allen Poe. They also read a series of King Arthur stories. They studied the novel, narrative poetry, and other different types of poetry. Along with all this they learned to write correctly. English III; The junior class, which is instructed by Miss Williams, has been learning how to speak and write correctly. One day a week is set aside for either oral reports or written compositions. In their liter.-ture books they have be-n studying the Developement of American literature . They have also subscribed to the Coronet. In Coronet they are dealing with reading and comprehension, that is, they determine the number of w� rds a minute they can read and then compare it with th°ir ability to comprehend what they have read. English IV: The senior class, which is also instructed by Miss Williams, has been studying the carts of sentences. They hove been learning how to build clear and correct sentences. In the literature books they studied four important periods: Litera- ture of Old England: 3efore the English Renaissance; the Renaissance in England; and the Cavaliers, The Puritans, and the Restoration. They have also been studying the play entitled Macbeth written by Shakespeare. Along with their English and Literature books, they have been reading the Reader's Digest. Ifi the Readers Digest they, like the juniors, test their reading and comprehension. 81 HOME ECONOMICS Ve have all been noticing so many new and such smart clothes made by the Clothing Class. The clothing instructor. Miss Bilby, reports that she has a very fine class of girls. They have all made four or five projects in class and at least two at home. Miss Bilby seemed to be very well satisfied with their work. In addition to the sewing they have done, the class has also had courses in family relationships, textiles, and good grooming. The Freshmen girls in the Foods Class have been kept very busy this year, never lacking anything to do. These girls should be very handy to have around in case of an accident since they had a course in practical nursing. These girls seemed to have learned a lot and know what to do and what not to do in case of an emergency, so if any of us need a good nurse we will know where to get one. In addition to this course they have also had a course in baby cere which will prove to be very practical in later life. You may think that these extra courses have kept the girls from learning to cook but they have removed all doubt by some of the tasty banquets they have cocked and by the aromas that could be smelled in the halls during Home Economics period. Pictures or the e.cing Page__ In the top row Mr. Burgess is explaining microscopic Plant life to his Biology class v'hile George Porter listens intensely. In the second picture again we find Mr. Burgess with his Physics class. The entire class seem to he amused. In the second row is the Business Machines class. Mr. Anderson is explaining to Mary Jo Koons how to work a. problem on one of the machines. In the second picture the Beginning Typing class seems to be at hr-rd work except Johnny Vaughn. We presume he has his lesson. The third row, first Picture, calls our attention to the Clothing class. Miss Bilby is inspecting a dress which Mary Brame has made and is modeling. The second -icture is another one of Miss Bilby1s classes. The girls are making something good We hope it's a cake. At the bottom of the page is Mr. Hanover and his Ag. Idas . Look at them work. Mr. Hanover surely has them trained. The last picture is Mr. Hanover's Farm Shop class. It looks like Harold Wentworth is going to learn to work whether ve wants to or not. -R2- LANGUAGE The language department this year consists of one subject— Latin I. This class is ms.de uo of nine students and their instructor, Miss Mackey. Some people ask, Why take Latin, a dead language? But they are wrong. Although Latin is not spoken by any nation today it isthe basis of many living languages. It is of particular value to English students in acquiring extensive vocabularies. It is also an efficient tool in acquiring a knowledge of syntax. If an English student studies new language, such as French or Italian, he will find a previous knowledge of Latin invaluable. Latin also has another value to the student. It requires a certain amount of tine and thought to master it, and this helms prepare the student for the jobs he will ’undertake in the future. A Latin student learns many interesting things. For example: You cannot sneeze without using fifty-five pairs of muscles with Greek or Latin names. The orbicularis oris is absolutely indispensable in whistling. In science you are known as homo sapiens. Another common use for Latin is short phrases or abbreviations such as these: e.g.---exempli gratia, for example etc.---et cetera, and so forth i.e.---id est, that is et al.-et alii, and others post mortem---after death festiva linte—make haste slowly Epluribus unum—One composed of many There are other innumerable examples of the value of Latin. For intelligent study of languages or literatures, it is indis-pensible, and the better the Latin preparation, the better scholar will be. - 85 - MATHEMATICS The Math Department is made un of several courses. All math is selective and the advanced courses are opened only to' those who have had the preceding courses. The first of the'-e is Algebra I which is offered to Freshman. This class is taught by Mr. Dnmmond. The Algegra class is big this ear with 27 enrolled. Tn this coursp the students learn how to solve equations and Problems b using letters instead of number - and then solvin'' for the unknown. Plane Gecmetrv is next in line and is offered to those students who have had Algebra I. This course ip taught by Mr. Burgess. The class is small this year with two girls and six boys. Thev have been drawing various kinds or constructions and designs which help so]vs problems of angles and areas. Commercial arithmetic, another selective course for Soph-mores, is taught, by Mr. Drummond. There are IS in the class this year, this is taught the first semester with Commercial georgaphy the second semester. Algebra II is an advanced course in Algebra which is offered to those who have had Algebra I. This is taught the first semester. In this class they studv practical uses for Algebra and how to solve more difficult problems. Tr-igonometrv was taught the second semester. There are nine in the class. Thev have learned how to use the slide rules and have many practical uses for angle'- and functions of angles. MUSIC The music department consists of the Band, Girls' Glee Club, and Boys' Glee Club. The Boys' Glee Club was discontinued at the end of the first semester. The music department has presented severl programs during the year, including Open House, the Christmas Program, and the Spring Program, and it plans to participate in the Baccalaureate and Commencement programs. In March a contest was held to choose contestants for the District contest which was held on March 29, at Virderi, Illinois. Contestants in the District included an ensemble, two instrumental solos, two piano solos, and eight vocal solos. Those who won first place entered the State contest. A group of twenty-four girls was selected from the Glee Club to participate in the District contest for Glee Clubs at Yirden, April 9. The Glee Club won a second division classification. We feel that we have had a very active music department this year, and we hope that in the future it will be even more so. -87- PHYSICAL ■ BIOLOGICAL SCI. This year the physics, zoology, hotany, and general science classes had as their instructor Mr. Burgess. The physics class had twelve members, zoology ten members, botany ten members, and the two general science classes had forty-three members. The physics class dealt with several interesting subjects. Some of the studies dealt with were light, heat, electricity, and radio. The class made a number of scientific experiments during the year. The students were especially interested in the action of electric currents when placed in certain chemical solutions. The zoology class was occupied chiefly with the structure of insects, fish, reptiles, and small animals. They dissected several of these in their laboratory periods, and made many observations of the habits and appearance of the specimens. The botany class has studied many types of plants this year. They have learned to identify many plants by their appearance.The habits and value of these plants have also been studied. These classes always seem to be something extra to the pupil. Included in these courses are two laboratory days a wee':, on which an extra period is spent in doing experiments, taking field trips, and using lab equipment. The general science classes study an interesting variety of material. They devote a six-week period to the study of the automobile, and another period to health. In addition to the general principles of physics and biology, they study minerals, rocks, plastics, and other scientific fields. The classes are interesting to the students, as each day brings something new for the science students to study and observe. - 88 - BOYS PHYS. ED. Our physical education activities for this year, are great in number. First come cur calisthentics, which may seem like work at times, but we all know they help our body more than they hinder us and we usually end up enjoying them. They are used as the warm-up drills for the games played the rest of the period. Last fall the boys had their choice of many activities and all entered in some form of sport. Some boys played soccer or footbp.ll while the other boys played outdoor basketball, baseball, or softball, or developed their skill with the bow and arrow. Coach called the basketball boys together in the late fall and gave them some good basketball fundamentals and scrimmage practice. During the winter the boys stayed in the gym and engaged in the following activities; tumbling, volleyball, badnintun .boxing, deck tennis, wrestling, basketball, and game relays. In the snring, there is track oractice; distance running, sprints, high jumps, pole vault, broad jumps, high hurdles, low hurdles, and shuttle relays. When school first stafted we went outside to play softball and other outdoor activities. During the winter months we played volley ball and basketball. We had several tournaments during the year. During the year, we engaged in calisthentics led by our instructor, Miss Bilby. In the last six weeks of school, the Junior and Senior girls took swimming lessons at the Y.W.C.A. on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Throughout the year the girls enjoyed all sports and activities this class provided. • - 9? - SOCIAL SCIENCES WORLD HISTORY: The first semester the world histcry class studied about pre-histcric tines up to modern times. At the beginning of the second semester they started studying asecticn rn Britain and continued with Prance. The class completed a scrapbook cn each unit. CIVICS AND SlCI( LC.’Y: The Civics and Sociology is a required subject in ycur Junior year. It is divided into two sections. This year they have got new textbooks which the pupils like much better than the old ones. Classes are divided into committees and each committee has to make a scrapbook on different subjects, such as government and business, government end agriculture and conservation, and government and business. The second semester, the Juniors take Sociology which includes the social and eccncnic problems of the nation. Most pupils seem to like Sociology better than Civics. Civics is a factual subject--certain facts hav- to be learned. AMERICAN HISTCRY: American History is a required sub- ject in your Senior year. The first semester we were net required to take ncteg but since everyone knew so little about the material which we had studied. Miss Mackey required us to take notes in the seccnd semester. Everyone has to give two oral reports, t.vo book reports, and write a term paper during the year. The second semester we had reptrts cn current topics about every two weeks. Cur term paper- were handed in May 1. After we cnce got started, we found it to be veryinteresting. The pictures on the opposite page from top to bottom are: The first picture Joan Missler is giving a speech in English III. The second picture was taken during Jire Prevention Week when WLS made a recording to be broadcast later. The front row are Miss Bilby, Cynthia Dickey, and Marjorie Lehn: back row, Mr. Hanover, Mr. Hutchins, a State Fire Prevention Officer, Bob Brown, Harold Wentworth and Mr. Parks from the WLS radio station. In the next picture Mr. Drummond is explaining to his Algebra I Class how to graph equations. Miss Menze is helping Patty Red-mon, left and Mary Koons, right prepare for the singing contest. The first period gym class is building a pyramid, Miss Bilby is in the background. In the last picture, the World History class, Robert Janvirn is locating places on the map while Corrine Jones is looking at another map. 90 - extra-curricular intra-murals DORTS Again we have ccmpleted the final athletic events for the fiscal year of 1946-1947. ”'e hope our specta- tors and friends have enjoyed the year as much as the students of Warrensburg have. The beys who participated in the events have ccmpleted a job very well done. They worked very hard and aid their best throughout the year. The baseball team finished with a record they have been looking forward to for a long time. Their main goal this year was to win over half of their scheduled games in order to earn baseball suits premised to them. The team had geed competition but finished with a record of six wins and two cel'e ts. The team : received their suits in time for the spring games. The basketball season, the most exciting season of the year, was ccmpleted successfully with the team and spectators holding an extracrdinary interest throughout the entire season. The team wen a high percentage of their games agrinst keen competition. A few upsets occurred, but the Cardinals’ usually came through with an expected win. '7e look forward to a better and even more thrilling basketball season next year. The next year's team is expected to be outstanding and possesses a r al basketball spirit already. The track team for this year centered around two lettormen, Eldon Cooper and George Porter. These two men led the team in point making in all meets in which wc participated. The team left a good record for the season and looks forward tc the coming year. The freshmen out for track made a good shewing, sc we believe we will have a good track team in the years to follow. - 97 BASKETBALL Tfgtr rensbur g basketball teams participated in five tournament 'this year, v inning three first places and one third place. During the Christmas Holidays the Cardinals brought hone two first place trophies. For the second consecutive year r.rrensburg became the liiantic Invitational Champions by whipping a strong Macon five 32-28. In the semi-finals Tri-City was sidetracked £1-31. The first v eek in January the team traveled to Bethany to participate in the Cencis Conference Tournament. Me advanced to the semi-finals by soundly whipping this years nemesis, Mt. Zion, £8-30. In the semi-finals A.rgenta was the victim by a £1-29 score. In the title fane the Cardinals rallied in the closing minutes to come from behind and win going away from Hammond, £7-£0. The Cardinals failed to retain the County Crown although they did salvage third place by thoroughly whiDping Blue Hound after losing out to a strong lit. Zion five in the semi-finals. Mt. Zion went on to win the title by taking an overtime tilt from Macon. In the Decatur Regional the Cardinals built up a substantial first half lead over Moweaquc but quickly lost it in the second half and barely escaped with a one point victory in an overtime. In the semi-finals the Cardinals put up a good battle but were overwhel me d by Decatur by a 81-37 score. In a post-season invitational tournament held at Kenney, our Freshrran-Sophomore team brought home another first place trophy by turning back Niantic £3-33. They overwhelmed 'Jape 11a in the opening round and took a semi-final tilt from a highly favored A.rgenta five. First Place First Place Third Place First Place liiantic Invitational Cenois Conference Tourney Macon County Tournament Kennpy Frosh-Soph Tourney - 98 - BASKETBALL SCHEDULE This years basketball team has made a very fine record, winning 18 of 26 games. The nBn team, which usually goes unnoticed, is also eligible for praise as they won all 14 of their scheduled games. The scores of games played this year are as follows: Games W.C.H.S. Opponents Latham 4 3X 14 Mt. Zion 26 37 Alumni 33 42 Maroa 54 31 Niantic 45 28 Mt. Zion 39 45 Lovington 26 23 Latham 46 27 Argenta 32 30 Maroa 38 30 Niantic 42 31 Macon 30 38 Bethany 45 31 Argenta 34 40 Hammond 37 34 Alumni 33 37 TOURNAMENTS WCES Opp WCHS Opp NIANTIC INVITATIONAL DECATUR REGIONAL TOURNEY Tri-City 41 31 Moweaqua 41 40 Macon 32 28 Decatur 37 81 CENOIS COFERENCE MACON COUNTY TOURNEY MV. Zion 48 30 Maroa 32 26 Argenta 41 29 Mt. Zion 23 31 Hammond 47 40 Blue Mound 42 27 Player INDIVIDUAL SCORING Games Field Goals Free Throws Total Points Harold Wentworth 26 98 28 224 Don Drummond 26 60 44 164 Dick Sefton 26 57 29 143 Bob Brown 26 51 35 137 Paul Albert 25 59 17 135 Walter Ponsler 20 44 25 11J Merle Wentworth 14 13 6 32 George Porter 11 5 6 16 Eldon Cooper 10 5 3 13 Dick Houk 9 2 4 8 Johnny Vaughn 2 1 1 3 -99- BASEBALL First Row: Roy Stoutenbourrh, Richard Sefton, Bob Brown, V.ralter Ponsler, 3ill Houk, Don Drummond, Harold ’Ventworth, ard Jack Bankson. Second Row: Coach Drummond, Tommy V entworth Louie Houk, George Porter, Bob Blakeman, Bob Sefton, Johnnie Vaughn, and Virnil Elingtor.. TRACK First Row: Roy Rauschkolb, Roy Stoutcnbouryh, Lari 3oyer, Bob Blakenar, Georne Porter, Richard Sefton Eldon Cooper, Johnnie Vauyhg, Don Drummond, Darrell Kester. Second Row: cecrge Trump, Jesse Walston, Bill Stcutenborough, Charles Beyer, 'Valter Pcnsler, Jack Bankscn, Eddie Humphries, Lyle we ado r, Tomjny Wentworth, Bcb Sefton, and Coach Drummond. BASKETBALL First Rev : Johnnie Vaughn, Charles Boyer, George Porter, Don Drummond, Walter Pcnsler, Paul Albert, Richard Sefton, Louie Houk, Bcb Blakeman, Bob Brown, Merle Wentworth, and Harold ’'ventworth. Second Row: Don Pyles, Edgar Baer, Roy Stouten- borough, Virgil Ellington, Heal Cunningham, Earl Boyer, James Maddox, Eugene Davis, Tommy ’Ventworth, Dick Vandeveer, Jack Eankscn, Emery Biythe, and Coach Drummond. Third Row: Jimmy Hurt, Roy Rauschklob, Lyle Meador, Bob Sefton, and Dean Kramer. 100- - BASEBALL SCHEDULE V. H. September 13 Macon (here) 9 7 September 17 Argenta (there) 10 18 September 20 Blue Hound (there) 4 14 September 24 Hammond (here) 4 17 September 27 Mt. Zion (here) 12 7 October 1 lit. Zion (here) 5 8 October 4 Niantic. (here) 7 16 October 7 Argenta (here) 4 9 Spring May 6 Niantic (there) — — May 9 lit. Zion (here) — — May 14-19 District Tournment _ . - -103- BASEEAL L This fall about 25 candidates turned out for the nine positions on the W.C.E.S. baseball team. With 3 lettermen left over from the 1945 season and an exceptionally promising bunch of freshmen and sophomores, the scuad expected to have a good season. The line-up usually consisted of Ellington,ss; Sefton, cf; Brown,2b; Ponsler.c; W.Houk, Drummond,p; Mayberry,lb; L.'Houk, If; and H. Wentworth, rf. Other members of the squad were Bankson Porter, Vaughn, R. 31akeman, Cooper, T. Wentworth, B. Sefton, and R. Stoutenborough. The Cards got off on the wrong foot in the first game. Macon defeated them by a score of 9 to ?• The next game showed us that we had a winning team, however. Our souad romped over Argenta 18 to 10. The Cards continued their winning ways by defeating Blue Mound 14 to 4. The Cards made it three by giving Famnond a 17 to 9 trouncing on the heme field. The Mt. Zion 3raves ended the Card's streak by handing them a 12 to 7 defeat at Mt. Zion. The Cards got revenge in the next game, though, by thumping the Braves 8 to 5 in one of the most exciting games of the season. The Cards then went on to finish the season on a good note, defeating Hiantic 16 to 7 and Argenta 9 to 4. This enabled W. C. H. S. to end the season with 6 v ins and 2 defeats. Despite this good record the Cards ended up second to Mt. Zion in the Cenois Conference Baseball League. The batting averages for the Cards during the fall season were: E llington, 382; I . Eouk, 267;Brown 400; Ponsler, 48l; 3. Houk, 200; Wentworth, 296; Bankson, 250; Sefton, 250; Drummond, 440; Mayberry, 353 This gave the boys a very commendable team average of 332 The squads will engage in a few spring games. Two boys, Mayberry, an ex-serviceman, and Bill Eouk are the ones who will not be on the squad in the spring. The team plans to engage in the State District 3aseball Tournament for the first time. We hope the Cards will be able to core through as well this spring as they did in the fall. -104- TRACK This year’s track season opened with twenty-two hoys out. There were nine lettermen hack from previous squads. Those letter-men were Don Drummond, Harold Wentworth, Richard Sefton, Eldon Cooper, Charles Boyer, George Porter, Boh Blakeman, Earl Boyer, and Walter Ponsler. Harold Wentworth, Charles Boyer, and Eugene Davis were out for the high jump; for pole vault, George Porter and Roy Stouten-horough; for hroad jump, Boh 31akeman and Eddie Humphries; discus and shot put, Don Drummond, Walter Ponsler, and Bill Stoutenhor-ough. In the running events, for the dashes were Eldon Cooper, Boh Blakeman and Jesre Walston; the 40, Jesse Walston and Earl Boyer; the 880, George Porter and Charles Boyer; the mile Richard Sefton, Charles 3oyer, and Darrel Kester. In the hurdles were Eldon Cooper and Harold Wentworth for the lows and for the highs George Porter and Harold Wentworth. Those who tried out for the Varsity Relay were 3oh Blakeman, Earl Boyer, Walter Ponsler, George Porter, and Eldon Cooper. Those out for the Freshman Relay were Jesse Walston, Roy Stoutenhorough, James Cornell, Tom Wentworth, and Louie Houle. Coach Drummond entered the team in a triangular meet between Latham, Niantic, and Warrenshurg, George Porter was outstanding in that meet collecting five firsts, one tie for first, one second and was a member of the relay which won first place. Warrenshurg won first with 113 points to 46 with Niantic being the closest competitor. The Macon County Track Meet was held on April 21. Macon won the meet with Warrenshurg coming in close behind with a second place. George Porter won a first in the low hurdles and tie for first in pole vault. Eldon Cooper came home with a first in the 100 yard dash and Boh Blakeman stole a first in running broad jump. The team won several second, third, and fourth place metals. The Varsity Relay Team, consisting of Boh Blakeman, Louie Houk, George Porter, and Eldon Cooper.brought home a first place trophy. The team was entered in the Cenois Conference Track Meet on April 30. -105- INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES The student? of 'V. C. H. S. are indeed fortunate in having such adequate facilities for recreation before school and during the noon hour. $ • TJhen the weather was good in the soring and fall most o' the activities took Diace outside. There was usually varietv of sport bains nlaved with everone desiring to tal e part. The athletic field and basketball court offered amnle room for the Dizains of ba-eball, sofbhll, and basketball, or tho e who liled to nlav vollev hall, touch football or practice anv track events there wa nlentv of room for them. During the winter and in bad weather activities were limited to voile”- hall, basketball and table tennis fames. Thble tennis was nlaved on the three tables located in the locker rooms and on the stage. All the bovs in school were placed on a vollev ball team. A regular schedule wa planned with two games nlaved each day, Thame were rechosed at the end of each six-week period. After the two games were nlaved bv the boys, the girls were given a chance to nlav the remainder of the noon hour. Class tournaments in basketball are semi-annual events with the girls as well as the bovs holding a seperate tournament. Coach Drummond oversees the activities. The eniovnent and the low number of in.1uri.es received in this recreation program brought about chieflv bv the interest and leadership shown by the coach. - 106 - o C A R DINAL It is the aim of each student body to improve their yearbook over the last one published. A great deal of time and hard thinking in composition, layout, reading of proof, measurement of available space, paper,and binding have been spent on this twenty-fourth issue of the Cardinal, The Business Machines and Advanced Typing Classes have helped greatly, by typing and mimeographing articles for the Cardinal. The photography department also deserves recognition for what it has done. Pictures were taken, developed, and mounted on dummies. Negatives had to be made of these and the final pictures were printed by crews of seniors. If you, the readers, enjoy this book, we shall feel that our efforts to improve the Cardinal have been a success. The staff of the Cardinette put out their first paper in October and each month hereafter. Students on the staff are as follows: Mary Jo Zoons, editor; Gail Baton, business manager; Imogene Kennedy and Shirley Willoughby, art editors; Charles Boyer and Edgar Bear, photo editors; Bob 3rown, sports editor; Virgil Kapper and Don Drummond, department and organization editor; Paul Albert, production editor; Cynthia Dickey and Wilma Brett, reporters. Mr. Burgess is the photography advisor and Mr. Anderson, advisor. The first semester there were snapshots in each paper. Different color schemes have been worked out to make the paper more attractive. There is an article on each class telling the important happenings of the month. Everyone looks forward to the 31st when the Cardinette's come out. -109- CAP.DINE-TTE Seated: Dcnald Drummond, jack Rankscn, Wilma Brett, Cynthia Dickey, Mary Joann Keens. Standing: Virgil Tapper, Gail Eaton, Paul Albert, Richard Sefton, Charles Poyer, Edgar aer, Rob Brown, Shirley Willoughby, Incgene Kennedy. Seated; Incgene Kennedy, Shirley Willoughby, Harold Wentwcrtn, Earl Dean Albert, Ruth McClure. Standing: Tatty Redncn, Patty Wubben, Mr. Andersen, Charles Poyer, Edgar Paer, Charlotte Weaver, Shirley wiilets, Jean Sins. 110 CONSERVATION CLUB The Conservation Club held its first meeting in September and elected its officers. They are as fol-Ioy s : Pre3ident-Paul Albert; Vice-President--Harold Wentworth; Treasurer-Betty Gulick; Reporter-Jack Bank-son; Advisors-3'r. Hanover and Ur. Burgess. A meeting was held on the third Friday of each month. The club had several projects: raising quail and pheasant in a brooder in the shop and after four weeks setting them free; setting out trees as windbreakers; setting out flowers; and setting out feeding forms and houses for birds during the winter months. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Clul held elections at their first meeting and the officers are as follows: Ruth UcClure-Prosi-dont; Harold V entworth-Vice-Presidont; and Shirley Leonard-Secretary-Treasurer. Kr. Lurgess, the science teacher, is the club's advisor. The club has been active this year and has bought several new pieces of equipment for the darkroom including an enlarger. The club held its meeting on the last Friday of every month. F F A Tho FFA this year consisted of twentysix members. The officers are: President-Robert Crown, Vice-Presi- dent-Harold Wentworth, and Secretary-Paul Albert, Trea-surcr-Bdgar Baer, and Reporter-Gail Baton. The club was very active this year as the members were ambitious and interested in the various activities. Some of the many activities the club carried out are: magazine sales, garden seeds. Parent-Son Banquet delegations to National FFA Convention at Kansas City, Uissouri, and Junior-Senior trip to International Livestock Exposition at Chicago, Illinois. -113- CAMERA CLUB First row: ’Venda Dcolin, Arm Rauch, Melene Streight, Feverly Humphries, C-uyneith Camp, Bbrnice Marsh, F.uth' McClure’, Inogcne. Kennedy, Mar yin Lawrence Charlctte Weaver, Shirley Leonard, Betty Ann’7illets, Eileen Gill Shirley 'Filets. Secorv' Bow: George Albin, Edgar Baer, Charles Disbrow, ITe.Vi Cunningham, Jesse Walsten,George Borter, Bob Meeks, Doan Kramer, Ecb Blakenan, Virgil Kapper, Mr. Burgess. Tor Rov j Harold Wentworth, Lyle Meadcr Walt Ponsler, Donald ' alker. Bill Min tin. ! I KJ 4 CLUB First Few; George Porter, June sarver,Marcella Park, Petty Gulick, Marilyn .tkins, Paul Albert. Standing; Mr. Burgess, Frank Pehn, Bob Litts,Bill Stoutenborough, Harold 'ent-worth, Bill Mintin,Don Pyles George Trump, jack Bankscn, Mr. Hanover. F.F.A. First Row: Eldon Cooper, Fred Cavender, Edgar aer� , C-il Stcutenbcrough, Paul Albert, Bob Brovrn, Parole ’ ontwcrtli, Gail Eaton, Earl Dean Albeit, jack Eanlcscn, Merla Wentworth. . Standing. Tom Fetzer, Jim Hurtt, Eugene Lourash, r’ i now. Don 'alker, James Maddox,Heil Cunning-nam, pom '’ent . rth. Lean Kramer, r’ecrge Trump, George Alo.:n, Mr. Hanover. - 114 - F H A The Varrensburg Chapter of the F. H. A. has a total of 60 members. The officers for this year were; President--Kathy Johner, Vice President--Martha Hursh, !ecretary--Shirley Willoughby, Treasurer-----Patty Beck. Their advisor is Miss Bilby. At one cf the meetings the Chapter Mother was elected. Mrs. Russell Lehn was elected for this year. The F.H. A. served fcr a Farm Bureau fyster Supper. Their prefits from this were $40.00. Sone cf the club members attended an F. H. A. Rally at Williamsville cn April 26. They played games, participated in a program, and entered intc a round table discussion. The M’V” Cl b cf Varrensburg was composed cf many more members this year than previously. The beys in the Club elected the captains for all of the major sperts. The captains are as follows; Baseball-Don Drummond, Fasketball--Rcb Brown, Track--Richard Seftcn. The captains of the teams were the outstanding participants competing in the events. The 7 Club looks forward to a larger and more active organization next year. For the year cf 1946 and 1947 the officers of the G. A. A. were as fellows; Fresident--Mary Jo Koons, Vice President--Marilyn Lawrence, Secretary-Treasurer--Janice Kester, Pianist--Martha Hursh, Song Leader-Marjorie Lehn, Athletic Managers--Kathy Jchner, Laura I Iusgraves. Their advisor is Miss ilby. At the first of the year they tcok hikes, played softball and danced at parties. They also played basketball. During the basketball seasen they held a class tournament which was played at regular scheduled evening games. They held their annual Mother Daughter Eanouet which was served very nicely by seme cf the beys. The main attracticn cf the evening were pictures shown by Miss Barbara Schroeder. 117 - F. H.A. First Row: Imogene Kennedy, Joann Bur dine, Ruth Elder, Margaret Musgraves, Marilyn Watkins, Patsy Stoutenborough, Betty Anderson, Marcella Parks, Patricia Blythe, June Sarver, Jerry Marsh, Jeannine Winters, Virginia Schroeder, Lucille Brovrn Eernicia Clayton. Second ov: Miss Bilby, Eva. Cha.ndler, Dorothy Janvrin, Wanda. Parrill, Laura . Musgraves, Katherine Joiner, Bernie Marsh, Hazel Horn, Marilyn Lawrence, Dorothy Litts, Betty Villets, Eileen Gill, Marjorie Lehn, Cynthia. Dickey, Joann Henderson. Third Row: Patty Wubben, Melene Streight, Phyllis Tuttle, Ann Rauch, Osa Crov'dson, Mary Jo Koons, Beverly Humphries, Guyneith Cano, Betty Gulick, Ruth Wentworth, .Jua.nita. Harrell, Shirley Willoughby, Katherine Sins, Mary Dicknier, Janice Cooner, Betty Wilson, Shirley Leonard., Barbara Dial, Jackie Melbourne, Wanda. ’Do-len. Fourth Row: Dori9 Hester, Patty 3eck, Nancy Loveless,Mary Brane, Martha Harsh, Audrey Cavender, Joann Missler, Norabel Gardner, Wilma 3rett, Ruth McClure, Patty Redmon, Jean Sims, Shirley Willets, Joann Trusner. First Row: Fred Cavender, Virgil Ellington, George Houk. Second Row: George Porter, Eldon Coooer, Bob Blakeman Walter Ponsler, Dick Sefton, Mr. Drummond. Third Row: Earl Lee Boyer, Paul Albert, Harold Wentworth Don Drummond, Ja.ck Bankson, Louie Houk, Charles Boyer. First Row: Eileen Gill, Bernie Marsh, Dorothy _Litts, Dorothy Northland, Betty Willets, Mary Jo Koons, Charlotte Weaver, Pa.tty Wubben, Corinne Jones, 3etty Anderson, Doris Kester, Jerry Marsh, Pa.tty Beck, Lavona Parrill, Kajorie Lehn, Eva Chandler, Virginia Schroeder, Jackie Melbourne, Je.unita Harrell, Betty Wilson Dorothy Janvrin. Second Row: Laura Musgraves, Mary Brajne, Joann Henderson, Osa Crowdson, Betty Gulick, Marcella Park, June Sarver, Ruth Wentworth, Marilyn Wa.tkins, Patsy Stoutenborough, Phyllis Tuttle, Patty Blythe, Margaret Musgraves, Lucille Brovrn, Cynthia- Dickey, Third Row: Audrey Cavender, Shirley Leonard, Bernicia Clayton Jeanine Winters, Katherine Sims, Norabel Gardner, Mary Dickmeier, Joann Fo-, Bernice Hamilton, Wanda Parrill, Ruth Elder, Barbara. Dial, Patty Pedmon, Jea.n Sims, Katherine Johner, J ann Burdine, Shirle- Willet, Miss Bilby. Fourth Row; Betty Kerr, Inoaene Kennedy, Janice Coooer, Nancy Loveles’, Ha-el Horn, Elizabeth Hunt, Marilyn Lawrence, Wilma. Brett, Guyneith Cam, Beverley Humphries, Melene Streight, Ann Ra.uch, Joann Trusner, Martha Hursh, Ruth McClure, ’’anda. Doolin. - 118 - BAND The regular advanced hand was very small this year, haring about 15 members to begin with. That didn't stop them from having band practice twice a week every Tuesday and. Thursday. There were severa.l beginners and they entered band as soon as they v ere qualified. Kiss Menze, their instructor, has given them tests nearly every week on different signs and. symbols of music so they would become accuninted with them. Movies were also shov'n for entertainment as well as teaching them more about music. They didn't choose any officers this year. The band took r art in the Choen House Program, and Christmas Program. They plan to vlpy for the Soring Music Concert, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. The have nlp.ypd for - few pen meetings. • BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Beys' Glee Club was not orrani ed pt the beginning of school, but there were 12 boys who became members. Marjorie Lehn wps their - ipnict pnd Miss, Menze v'as th ir instructor. They song for the Christmas Progrpm. The glee club was discontinued at the end of the first semester. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club is n?de up of over 50 members, the largest grour that h s been in the Glee Club for several yeers, and is directed by Miss Menze. They me-t every Monday and Wednesday. Special entertainment is aiv n once p. we-k by a member or members of the club. Several members from each class were chosen to sing in ensembles. Th°y sang special numbers at various programs. The officers are: Corinne Jones-President; Mary Jo Kocns- Vice-President; Catherine Sims—Secretary-treasurer; Martha Hursh, Lucille Brown, and Betty Gulick—Pianists; Bernie Marsh and Martha Hursh—Librarians. The Glee Glub sang at Open Hous and at tke Christmas Program, and also plans to sing at the Spring Music Concert, Baccalarueate, and Commencement. Twenty-four members are planning to sing in the district contest for local organizations in April. •- 121 — BAND First Row: Ruth McClure, Corrine Jones, Jane Hardy, Eileen Gill, Lavcna Parrill, Audrey Cavender, Mary Brame, Elizabeth Hunt, Osa Mae Crowdson, Shirley Willoughby, Joan Henderson, Miss Menze. Second Row: Paul Albert, Betty Gulick, William Mintun, Lucille 3rowr� , Hazel Horn, June Sarver, Barbara Dial, Wanda Doolen, Beverly Humphries, Ann Rauch, Wilma Brett, Cynthia Dickey, Jack Bankson. Third Row: Thomas Wentworth, George Porter, Ed Humphries, Robert Blakeman, Eldon Cooper, Dean Kramer, James Hurtt, Earl Dean Albert. BOYS GLEECLUB First Row: Frank Lehn, Darrell Kcster, Paul Albert, Bill Stoutenborough, Jack Bankson, Marjorie Lehn, Miss Menze. Second Row: Robert Blakeman, Gerald Yokely, Robert Meeks, Lyle Meador, Robert Janvrin, Jesse Walston, Roy Stoutenborough, Robert Dillow. GIRLS GLEE CLUB First Row: Joan Burdine, Ruth Elder, Margaret Musgraves, Marilyn Watkins, Pat Stoutenborough, Betty Anderson, Marcella Park, Betty Gulick, June Sarver, Jerry Marsh, Dorothy Litts, Jeanine Winters, Virginia Schroeder, Lucille Brown, Miss Menze. Second Row: Eva Chandler, Dorothy Janvrin, Mary Brame, Katherine Johner, Bernie Marsh, Hazel Horn, Marilyn Lawrence, Elizabeth Hunt, Betty Ann Willets, Eileen Gill, Marjorie Lehn, Cynthia Dickey, Joan Henderson. Third Row: Jane Hardy, Corrine Jones, Wanda Parrill, Laura Musgraves, Mary Jo Koons, Beverly Humphries, Guyneith Carao, Huth McClure, Huth Wentworth, Juanita Harrell, Shirley Willoughby, Catherine Sims, Mary Dickmier, Betty Wilson, Janice Cooper, Barbara Dial. Fourth Row: Doris Kester, Patty Beck, Nancy Loveless, Betty Kerr, Martha Hursh, Audrey Cavender, Joann Missler, Norabel Gardner, Wilma Brett, Patty Redmon, Shirley Willets, Jean Sims. -122- candid shots 127 OC TOBER. 1—Baseball-Mt. Zion, here 4—Baseball-Niantic, here 9—End of 1st Six-weeks period 10 11—School Dismissed, County institute 25—All-school Halloween party Q 2. 3 @ 5 2 7 8 11 13 14 15 lb 7 IS n 20 2 1 22 23 2h(2p 2b 27 22 2? 3G 31 - 128 1—Senior Class Play-IT OR HOT 8—Baske tball-Latham, 11—Armistice Day-School Dismissed 13—Annual American Education Week-Open House Program 13—Basketball-Kt. Zion, there 19—Basketball-Alumni, here 22—End of 2nd Six-weeks Period 22—All-school Thanksgiving Party 28 29—School dismissecUThanks-giving Vacation N O V E M B E H 129 DECEMBER 6—Basketball-Maroa, here 13—Baaketball-Niantic, there 17—Basketball-Kt. Zion, here 20— Christinas Party 21— School Dismissed-Christmas Vacation 27 28—Basketball-Invitational Tournament at ITiantic 4 5 c 1 10 II II 10 Ho (n) isn @ 22 23 24 25 ' 3 130 JANUARY 2, 3 k—Cenois Conference Bas- kethall Tournament 6—School Resumed 10—Baskethall-Lovington, there ( ? lii—Baskethall-Latham, there N. 15—End of 3rd Six-Weeks Period 16 17—Semester Examination 17—Basketball-Argenta, here 22, 23, 2 1—County Easketball Tournament at Decatur 28—Basketball-Maroa, there 31—Basketball-Niantic, here FEBRUARY k—Basketball-Macon, there 7—Basketball-Bethany, here 11— G.A.A. Mother-Daughter Banquet 12— School Dismissed, Lincoln’s Birthday 14--Baskettall-Argenta, there 21—Basketball-Hamnond, there 25—F.F.A. Parent-Son Banquet 28—End of 4th Six-Weeks Period Banquet; center picture, on February 11, . G.A.A'. Mottwr-Daughter Banquet; bottom picture, on February 25, F.F.A. Parent-Son Banquet. M A H C H k 7—State Regional Basketball Tournament Ik—All-school Party-21—School Disnissed-South Central Meeting, Illinois Education Association r ' ! 1r i -1135 - 11—End of 5th Six-Weoks Period —College Day for Seniors at Illinois State Normal University 18—Junior Class Play-TKE MAD HATTERS 25—Eighth Grade Visitation Day Junior-Senior Banquet The pictures on the facing nage were taken at the follov'ing events: ton nicture, on October 25, the All-School Halloween Party; center oicture, on March lh, All-School Party; bottom nic-ture, Argentp-Warrensburg Basketball C-ame on January 17. — MAY 23—End. of 6th Six-Weeks Period 25—Baccalaureate Services 27 28—Final Semester Examinations 29— All-School Picnic 30— Commencement Senior Trip I 2 3 1 3 3 10 12 H 13 21 22 (23 '22j)(2 (y3) 3 - 139 - CLASS OF 1946 Front row: Donald Dipper, Donald Gepford, Robert i.cClure, Francis Ponsler, Donald Frown, Rodney Hogan, Robort Thompson, George Johner. Second row: Betty Eetzer, Shirley Gillnar, Ruth Camp, Virginia Baer, Alta Crowdson, Jean Lowe, Jane Clayton, Jane Beck, Lois Parish, Elizabeth Randall, Joseph no Hardy. Third row: Harry Smith, Richard Robbins, Betty Albin, Gloria heaver, Geraldine Porter, Elizabeth Cunningham, Kenneth Marsh, Lynn intin. JUNIOR PLAY Left to right: Patty Bock, Merle ’.Ventworth, Martha Hursh, Wilma Brett, Eldon Cooper, Janice Kester Betty Ann '.Fillets, Marilyn Lawrence, James Maddox Shirley Willoughby, Bernie Mars’-, Bill Mint in. SENIOR PLAY Left to right: Charlos Disbrow, Jean Sims, Audrey Cavender, Mery Koons, Katherine Joh-cr, Don Drummond, Harold Wentworth, Paul Albert, Shirley Yn'illets, Bill Stoutenborough, Ruth McClure, Emery Blythe. -140- 4.0 - 4.5 o n o r Enery Blythe Par-1'’ Brane Po'oert Drown Bernitia Clsytcn Barbara Dial Po'oert Dillow Norabel Gardner Betty Gulick Jr ann Henderson Partha Hursh prank Lehn Puth McClure Jcann Ivlissler Parcella Park June Server Bobby Sefton Phyllis Tuttle Harold Wentworth Puth 'entworth Ten ’'’entwerth Petty Willets 4.5 - 5.0 Edgar raer Fatty ’ eck Patricia Blythe Charles Ecyer ’Vilraa rrett Lucille Brown Donald Dru ;nond Parilyn Lawrence Marjorie Lehn Haney Loveless Richard Sefton Patsy Stoutenborough etty Wilson - 143 - CANDID VIEWPOINT These pictures are group takes at various times during the school year. In the first row we find some of the teachers at W. C. H. S. They are: Mr. Muns, Mr. 3urgess in his Navy uniform, Coach Drummond, Mr. Anderson, Miss Bilby, and Mr. Hanover. These Freshmen iris look as if thev are en.lovin themselves in snite of the fact that it is their initiation 'Jay. The boys certainly are a sorry looking bunch, aren't they? Cheer up boys, it's not that bad I In the third row is Eldon Coooor, in back, and Howard Erwin on their motor cycle ready to go home. Evidently they think the buses are too slow. The other picture is of some boys playing basketball outside at noon. The fourth row shows a group of ha?oy girls and boys at a ball game. It's not the game that makes them so happy, they got off their last period class. In the last row we find more happy, carefree students. They are: Janice Cooper and Dick Ryan, Louie Houk, Bernie Marsh, and Jackie Melbourn, and George Porter. - 144 - -149- FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES -150- JUNIORS SSISl::' • ■1 . ■ — ktf .4', - iSs S; i+ter”' w.v.V.‘ , :■-•- • - ’ - ] ■£ --’ ? in: v: - -.- - - • - - V ’-c-r .•;? ftXO - • • • '■ y. cc SKKS: . f