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

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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-

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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