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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1951 volume:

WARRENSBURG - LATHAM HIGH SCHOOL FORWARD Hi! We’re Hilda and Homer of the Class of 1951 and we’re here to guide you on a sort of conducted tour through the halls of W. L. H. S. to show you what has happened to us since we came here as green freshmen. 1 he CARDINAL Staff has worked hard to complete this Yearbook, hoping that it will prove to be highly enjoyable to everyone who opens it. Hilda and I have certainly enjoyed supervising the work. During this past year two schools have become one. We are now proud to be known as students of Warrensburg-Latham High School. With cooperation, a great deal of fun and a large amount of education has been absorbed. In this year’s CARDINAL you will find evidences of the way in which the school has grown and advanced. The classes and organizations are larger, and because of a larger number of students, we have been able to plan and carry out more activities. This book is intended to remind you, as you look through it in future years, of the good times you had while attending W. L. H. S. We join the CARDINAL Staff in hoping that its purpose has been accomplished, and that you will find many hours of enjoyment and pleasant reminiscences in this, your Signed, Hilda and Homer CARDINAL STAFF Editor .... Associate Editor Class Editor - - - Associate Class Editor Social Editor Associate Social Editor Special .Features Editor Associate Special Features Editor Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor Art Editor - Associate Art Editors Marjorie Allen Photography Editor Associate Photography Editors Subscriptions .... Bob Hazelrigg Erma Horn Literary Advisor ' - Photography Advisor Production Advisor Arnold Galloway Judy Gilman Paul Ann Whited David Robbins Marilyn Cole Norma Albin Ann Rotz Emily Armintrout Harold Janvrin Carl Johner - Bob Taylor Robert Wubben Janet Lehn Jack Keller Bob Hazelrigg Bob Brame Lloyd Austin Dolores Dipper Keith Totten Mrs. Nugent Mr. Roark Mr. Schwalbe rtttEsm mew !§®CPDi®M©[R[ES JqjNOORS Cqjeruocqj aoJM 0ffi©AWOZZATfQ©W5 ¥[E ATTQi[ROES 1 ro'f ' U.t 11- t v.t 11 (' ,yJ ' ry-' ‘vi s -4 0 “f 7 ''V .njn DEDICATION MR. OAKLEY ROARK tt The Senior Class of 1951 dedicates the CARDINAL to Mr. Roark, science and math teacher. Coming to Warrens- burg the same year as we did he has always been willing to aid and serve us. Under his direction and through his help, pictures have been made for the school paper and the year- book. In future years when we think of our high school days, we'll remember Mr. Roark as an outstanding teacher and a fine friend. a • ..M . - • . i r nI i y J X X j I i x '— — J.. v : ' r T 7 -J O .� i j ' - -i- % ■■ 1 ..w 1 : ■ •i S v- 4 1 _ ,—■) ,o o 7 r y'Vl ( 1 (V...X It SUZANNE BAKER, Secretary JANICE BURDINE. Vice-President KENNETH HOWE, President ( - } HELEN MUSGRAVES, Treasurer LEHN SONNY HARTY DICK PULLINS NORMAN BRUMMET JANE HERR RAYMOND HUNT DONNA WILLIAMS PETER NELSON BETTY BOYER JOHNNY WILLIAMS r V 'j. PATRICIA McCLURE JACKIE SCHWEITZER l. JS KEITH TOTTEN HOGER WALLER JAMES WILLIAMS S' NAN NANCY BEALL ROSET.LA MOORE PAT ALBERT MARY BUCKLEY PEGGY WADDELL. Secretary MARY ANN CENTERS. Vice-President JANET WILSON. President PAT LICHTENBERGER. Treasurer KAY KIRBY MARGARET McGEORGE KENNETH KOGER DERALD MORTHLAND LUANN WADDELL ELIZABETH WATKINS MARVIN RAU JANET BRIDGMAN ROBERT WESTON SPENCER RUNION JUDY HOOD JACK MINTUN RUTH BROWN SYLVIA BUCKLEY s ARLENE YOKLEY SHIRLEY DEY RAMONA McNEE CHARLES KULL BEVERLY WARREN BURRELL HAMBLEN i „ r ) JERRY HARVEY, Treasurer SUE CAMPBELL. Secretary JIM SCHROEDER. President JEAN ROGER. Vice-President BLANCHE LITTS MAX McNEELY RICHARD MOONEY NADINE SESSIONS DENNIS HARRELL RICHARD PARK CAROL ANN BARCLAY LARRY ROTZ JOAN CAMP DORIS LUKENS DAVID OAKLEY BETTY TUTTLE DAVID DICKEY JEAN O'DELL JOYCE KOGER RICHARD PURCELL PAUL HARDY NEVA ROBINSON W HAROLD MEADOR RICHARD GAMES MARTHA BRINK MARY McCLURE BILL O'DELL JACK HARVEY CLARISSA TRUMP DELORES LOURASH JACK BUCKLEY ERVIN RUNION DONALD DAVID J0HIf BIRD DARRELL WALKER Senior History As forty proverbially green Freshmen we trooped into High School in a mood of awe and trepidation in September, 1947. We didn’t want to show that we were scared, and consequently we showed it more than ever. After the horrors of Freshmen Initiation, we finally settled down to studying a little bit and getting acquainted. Practically everyone joined at least one organiza- tion and many of the boys went out for sports. Before the end of the year we were all sure that our years spent in High School would be the best years of our lives. When school opened the following term we came back with an air of confidence and familiarity. At the Christmas party we gave a one-act play entitled Pop Reads the Christmas Carol.” It was directed by Miss Hostler, our class advisor. Regardless of the opinion of anyone else we thought it was a huge success. During our third year, we were still busier. Studies were getting harder and we entered into more activities. The end of the year found us still intact, however, and very proud of our achievements. The Junior Class play, “The Perfect Idiot,” went over with a bang under the able direction of Miss Hostler. Planning the Prom for the Seniors was also our task and cooperating with the Latham and Kenney Juniors, we had what we thought was a fine Prom at Hotel Orlando in Decatur. Last fall found thirty-two of us back in W.L.H.S. as dignified and stately seniors. Our class included several new faces because of the consolida- tion of Latham and Warrensburg into one school. The Seniors who came from Latham were: Frances Maske, Willa Mae Centers, Roger Bailey, Dean Cates, and Lloyd Austin. We chose Ann Rotz as President; Bob Hazelrigg as Vice- President; Willa Mae Centers, Secretary, and Harold Janvrin as Treasurer. The Senior play cast and Miss Matson heaved a sigh of relief after the last per- formance of their play, “Just Ducky,” for which two performances were given so everyone could see it. PARTING THOUGHTS The play is done; the curtain drops, Slow falling to the prompter’s bell: A moment yet the actor stops, And looks around, to say farewell. It is an irksome word and task; And when he’s laughed and said his say, He shows, as he removes the mask, A face that’s anything but gay. Ambitions Beverly Smith—To concrete all muddy roads for school buses to run on next year. Bob Taylor—To be a ten thousand dollar-a-year soda jerk. Roger Bailey—To go out with another girl without Marilyn finding out. Dean Cates—To go with Susie Campbell. Dave Robbins—To have as many girl friends as Roger Bailey. Norma Albin—To become a private secretary in a big firm. Arnold Galloway—To be a dirt farmer. Robert Wubben—To be the second Van Johnson. Bob Brame—Not to get fat. Carl Johner—To be mayor of Heman. Dolores Dipper—To have a twelve months’ vacation every year. YVilla Mae Centers—To be a nurse in a dog hospital—-expecting my friends to patronize. Linda Doolen—To run a weather bureau for W. L. C. H. S. so as not to have school on bad days. Frances Maske—To be a good worker. Bob Hazelrigg—To become school superintendent so I can dismiss school every other day. Marilyn Cole—To become a secretary. Connie Kuntzi—To be a policewoman on Plum street in Bearsdalc. Charlotte Williams—To be a secretary. Emily Armintrout—To be a nurse. Robert DcMent—To own a tavern and not have to worry about the volume of business. Jim Wilson—To raise polka-dotted moose. Ralph Whitsitt—To eat regularly. Erma Horn—To marry a deep-sea diver of the Navy in the near future. Arthur Lawrence—To make a million inventing something to do nothing. Robert Loveless—To own an automobile that will go through some of the mud roads west of Warrensburg. Paul Ann Whited—To live on a farm. Harold Janvrin—To own a dozen Chevrolets. Ann Rotz—To be a nurse. Judy Gilman—To marry a farmer and breed horses. Dick Boyer—To spend my first million. Maxine Williams—To be a typist. Lloyd Austin—To be an airplane pilot. Senior Portraits Arnold Galloway - - Freckles Paul Ann Whited - Fashionable Bob Brame - The Teasing Bug Carl Johner - The Heart Crusher Lloyd Austin - Photographer Roger Bailey - The Lady’s Man Dean Cates - The Unpredictable Linda Doolen ... Clown Charlotte Williams The Skater Connie Kuntzi - The Laughing Fool Erma Horn - - Gad-About Emily Armintrout - - Efficient Maxine Williams - Teeny-Weeny Norma Albin - The Business Woman Willa Mae Centers - Sweater Girl Frances Maske - The Ideal Teacher Ann Rotz - - - Blue Eyes Robert Wubben - Curly Locks Jim Wilson - - The Class Wit Ralph Whitsitt - The Cartoonist Harold Janvrin - The Cheshire Cat David Robbins - The Boy Athlete Richard Boyer - The Woman-Hater Bob Hazelrigg Candid Fiend Beverly Smith - Quiet Marilyn Cole - - Personality Judy Gilman - - The Pianist Dolores Dipper ... Smile Bob DeMent - Rip Van Winkel Robert Loveless - The Farmer Boy Bob Taylor - The Brilliant Boy Arthur Lawrence- The Studious One Ann Rotz Bob Hazelrigg PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT ALL GREAT MEN ARE DEAD OR DYING. I DON'T FEEL WELL MYSELF. F.F.A. Trcas.. Sec.; Camera Club Sec.; Conservation Club; Chorus; Prom Com- mittee; Jr. Cl. Reporter; Jr. and Sr. Cl. Plays; Sr. C). Vice Pres.; CARDINETTE; SHE IS NEAT. SHE IS SWEET. FROM HER BONNEY TO HER FEET. G.A.A. Point Chairman; Sec.; F.H.A; Chorus Reporter; Cheerleader; Jr. and Sr. Cl. Plays: Librarian; CARDINAL: CARDINETTE; Jr. Planning Committee; Sr. Cl. Play. Willa Mae Centers SECRETARY •MAN HAS HIS WILL BUT WOMAN HER WAY. F.H.A. Historian. Co-Pres.; G.A.A.; Cheer- leader; Jr. and Sr. Cl. Play: Prom Com- mittee; CARDINETTE: Chorus: CJuren Candidate Student Council; LATHAMITE; Sophomore and Sr. Cl. Sec. w Dolores Dipper 'TD RATHER BE OUT OF THE WORLD THAN OUT OF STYLE. G.A.A. Vice Pres ; F.H.A. Sonh. Cl. Pres.; Chorus; CARDINAL; CARDINETTE: Jr. and Sr. Cl. Plays: Cheerleader: Librarian; Speech Contest; Prom Committee. Arnold Galloway WHAT WELL-APPOINTED LEADER FRONTS US HERE? F.F.A Sec.. Pres.; Fresh, and Jr. Cl. Pres.; Sonh. Planning Committee: Sr. Planning Committee; Chorus Pres.; CAR- DINAL; CARDINETTE: Track; Jr. Cl. Play. Robert Brame SUCCESS COMES IN CANS. THAT'S FUNNY. MY BACrYARD IS FULL OF THEM. Chorus; F.F.A.; Camera Club Vlce-Pres.; Jr. Play; Basketball Mgr Harold Janvrin TREASURER HERE COMES MY COACH — GOOD NIGHT. SWEET LADIES. GOOD NIGHT. Freshman Cl. Vlce-Pres.; Soph. Cl. Treas.; Jr. Cl. Vlce-Pres.; Sr. Treas.; F.F.A. Re- porter. Vice-Pres.; CARDINETTE: CARDI- NAL; Jr. and Sr. a. Plays; W Club; Baseball Capt.; Basketball; Track. Paul Ann Whited IT'S NICE TO BE NATURAL. WHEN YOU'RE NATURALLY NICE. F.H.A. Reporter. Secretary-Treasurer; G.A. A.; CARDINETTE; CARDINAL; Jr Cl. Treas.: Sr. Planning Committee; Chorus Librarian. Jim Wilson “DID NOTHING IN PARTICULAR—AND DID IT VERY WELL. Track; W Club. Erma Horn THE TREAD OF DANCING FEET. F. H.A. Son Leader. Program Chairman; G. A.A.; Chorus; CARDINAL. Robert Wubben “I SMILED AND SAID. ‘DON'T RUSH ME. GIRLS'. Basketball; Baseball; Track; F.A.A Re- porter; W Club; CARDINAL; CARDI- NETTE: Jr. and Sr. Cl. Plays; Soph. Cl. Vice-President. Ralph Whitsill ‘GENERALLY SPEAKING. I'M ALWAYS SPEAKING. Basketball; CARDINAL. Judy Gilman BENEATH HER CAP ARE HER SCHEMES AND DEVILTRY. G.A.A. Pres.. Treas.. Pianist; F.H.A. Par- liamentarian. Pianist: Jr. Cl. Sec.; Chor- us Pianist; Vocal Contests: Cheerleader; CARDINAL: CARDINETTE; Jr and Sr. a. Plays. Maxine Williams NOT OUANTITY BUT QUALITY THAT COUNTS. F.H.A.; G.A.A.; Chorus. Roger Bailey someayfu ?-,th eooks- lets have Baseball; Basketball; Jr. and Sr. Cl Plays. Band Pres.; Chorus: Fresh, and Jr. Cl. Pres.; Prom Committee. Emily Armintrout THE GIRL WHO HAS THE SPUNK TO THINK AND ACT FOR HERSELF. F.H.A. Pres.. Sec.. Treas.. Sec. 13 Par- liamentarian; G.A.A Vice Pres.. Point Chairman; Chorus; Speech Contest; Jr. and Sr. Cl. Plays; Librarian; CARDIN- ETTE; CARDINAL. 1 l Marilyn Cole SHE DOESN'T PRETEND TO BE NICE— SHE IS. G.A.A. Vice Pres., Pres. F.H.A.; Jr. Plan- ning Committee; Chorus Librarian: Cam- era Club; CARDINAL; CARDINETTE; Li- brarian; Cheerleuder; Jr. and Sr. CL Plays. David Robbins ’’MY HEART IS WHOLE. MY FANCY FREE; GO 'WAY LITTLE GIRL. DON'T BOTHER ME. Baseball; Track; Basketball; W” Club; Chorus; Jr. Cl. Play; Soph. CL Sec.; CARDINAL. Beverly Smith SHE HAS OUIET AND WINNING WAYS. F.H.A.; G.A.A.; Chorus; CARDINKTTE. Llovd Austin LET THE WORLD SLIP BY. I'LL TAKE IT EASY. Photo Club Pres.; Chorus; Band: CAR- DINAL; Jr. CL Reporter; Student Council. Dean Cates SOMETIMES I SIT AND THINK. AND SOMETIMES I JUST SIT. Baseball; Basketball; Band; Chorus; Jr. and Sr. CL Plays: Jr. Cl. Vice Pres. Bob Dement DON'T RUSH ME. I'M TIRED. 1 Charlotte Williams A GOOD-NATURED GIRL—A LOVER OF FUN. Hl-Trl; F.H.A.; Chorus; G A.A. Carl Johner “WITH ONE MORE SEMESTER I WOULD have ENOUGH EXCUSES TO PAPER MY BEDROOM. Basketball; Capt. Baseball; Traek: Jr. and Sr. Cl. Plays; Band; Chorus; CARDINAL; F A.. Vice Pres.; W Club. Robert Loveless MEN OF FEW WORDS ARE THE BEST MEN.” Conservation Club; F.F.A.; Camera Club; Band. Frances Maske THERE'S ALWAYS A PLACE AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER. AND I WANT TO BE AT THE TOP. Chorus; Jr. Play; Soph. Jr. and Sr. Cl. Reporter: Soph, and Jr. Cl. Secretary- Treasurer; Student Council; Jr. Red Cross; Prom Committee. Richard Boyer AT LAST I'LL GRADUATE. Basketball; Track Capt.; W” Club. Norma Albin WITH LIFE AND ALL IN IT. SHE SEEMS CONTENT. F.H.A. Reporter: G.A.A. Reporter; Cho.us; Camera Club Treas.; Librarian; Freshman Planning Committee CARDINAL. CARDI- NETTE. Robert Taylor A GOOD FELLOW — NEED WE SAY MORE? Track: Basketball; W Club; Jr. and Sr. Cl. Plays; F.F.A. Treas.; CARDINAL; Camera Club; Jr. Planning Committee; Chorus. Arthur Lawrence A MODEL BOY DOES NOT CHEW. SWEAR. OR SMOKE. F.F.A. Connie Kuntzi A MAID OF A THOUSAND WAYS. SMILES AND GIGGLES FILL ALL HER DAYS. F.H.A. Program Chairman. Vice Pres ; Jr. Cl. Play; Queen Candidate; Sr. Plan- ning Committee; Chorus Sec. Linda Doolen SOMETIMES SERIOUS. SOMETIMES SMILING. BUT ALWAYS FRIENDLY. F.H.A. Degree Chairman; Jr. Cl. Play. % BOARD OF EDUCATION Sitting: Mr. Culp, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Potter, Mr. Hildreth Standing: Mr. Alsup, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Bloye SUPERINTENDENT: PRINCIPAL: E. B. ALLEN WENDELL ANDERSON DAVID GLASSCOCK, B.S. University of Illinois Millikin University University of Tulsa Industrial Arts FLORENCE MACKEY, B.A., M.A. Rockford College University of Illinois University of South Dakota University of Wisconsin University of Washington Latin ________ DONALD SCHWALBE B. S. James Millikin University University of Illinois Business Education ALICE LOGAN, B. M. Ed. Millikin University Band EVELYN MANGOLD, B.S. University of Illinois Home Economics ARCHER LOGAN, B.M. Ed. Ohio Wesleyan University Millikin University Chorus BARBARA NUGENT, B.A. Pennsylvania State College Hope College Canisius College History English MAVIS MATSON. B.S. Eastern Illinois Teachers' College University of Colorado English Girls’ Physical Education ALINE L. HOSTLER, B. Ed. University of Illinois Illinois Wesleyan University Illinois State Normal University English Faculty OAKLEY F. ROARK, B. Indiana University University of Illinois State University of Iowa St. Louis University School Medicine Science DONALD CORRY, B. S, James Millikin University University of Illinois Mathematics Boys’ Physical Education CLARENCE HANOVER, B.S., M.S. Colorado State Agriculture College University of Illinois Agriculture Business Education Our school is noted for its excellent Business Department. Last sum- mer the Business Machines Classes had an exhibit at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The name of the exhibit was “A Small School Trains for Busi- ness.” The exhibit received the highest rating of excellent in four categories on which it was judged and a rating of good on the fifth. The Business Classes this year were: Shorthand, Typing, Office Practice, and Business Machines, instructed by Mr. Schwalbe, and General Business and Bookkeeping under the supervision of Mr. Anderson. SHORTHAND • The girls in Shorthand Class concentrated on the theory of shorthand the first semester, while speed and accuracy were emphasized the second semest- er. The requirement for the year was to pass three five-minute “takes” at 60 words a minute with 95 per cent accuracy. TYPING Typing classes were especially beneficial because aside from the basic purpose, which is to teach the student the type, tabulation, centering, punctu- ation, the typing of business letters, and care of the typewriter were also taught. BUSINESS MACHINES Most of the Seniors enrolled in Business Machines Class, so it was necessary to divide the class into two sections. The students were taught to operate the various types of machines. The method of teaching Business Ma- chines has changed little from previous years, except for Filing, which is now- taught to the class as a whole instead of being an individual project as it was before. The Business Department has received two new machines, the Vari- Typer and the Addressograph. OFFICE PRACTICE Office Practice was offered again for the second time this year and has grown to be very successful. The class was conducted very much the same as a business office would be. There is no special time set aside for dictating, transcribing, or other matters, but it is spontaneous, as it would be in a busi- ness office, thus training the student to be on the alert. Each student had her own file, in which carbon copies of letters and other materials were kept. Other special jobs such as handling the mail, duplicating, using communication de- vices, writing letters, and meeting the public were practiced in the same “office- like” manner. Advanced work in shorthand and typing was also offered. The class attended Mimeograph School at Millikin University, which consisted of lectures and demonstrations on the use of the Mimeograph and Mimeoscope. GENERAL BUSINESS General Business was offered for the Freshmen. It is a course on con- sumer education and it also introduces the students to the business world. Finances, various types of insurance, and travel are also studied. Each student planned a two or three day trip in Illinois, planning the route they would take, the cost of the trip, the exact time they would spend on the trip, and where they would stay. BOOKKEEPING Bookkeeping Class is offered for those who wish to make a career of bookkeeping or accountancy, and it is also valuable for personal use. The student is introduced to the principles and techniques of Bookkeeping. This year’s class completed two practice sets and was ahead of schedule most of the time. Social Sciences The classes in the Social Science Depart- ment were American Democracy, which was taught by Miss Mackey, and World History and U. S. History, under the supervision of Mrs. Nugent. AMERICAN DEMOCRACY American Democracy is a required subject for Juniors. In American Democracy class responsibilities and privileges of United States citizenship were stressed, and the formation of our government and social problems were also studied. WORLD HISTORY World History is a study of all civilizations beginning with prc-historic times. The first semester this year the class studied, among other things, the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, the Romans, and the Greeks. A scrap- book on Ancient Civilizations was made by the class. Each student was re- quired to write a term paper, which was a new and challenging experience. The second semester the class studied the histories of various countries, and the year was closed with a study of problems of the modern world. Supplementary reading and accompanying reports were also required. I he students enjoyed twenty-four movies throughout the year. U. S. HISTORY Seniors are required to take U. S. History, which is a study of American History from colonial times to the present day. 1 he class heard Senator Douglas speak when he was in Warrensburg last fall. An oral report on some outstanding person was given by each member of the class. I wo book re- ports were required for the year, one each semester; first semester it was on the biography of a famous American, second semester on a historical novel, loui- teen movies were shown during the year. ENGLISH This year the English Department was under the direction of Miss Hostler, who taught the Freshmen and Juniors, Miss Matson, who taught the Sophomores, and Mrs. Nugent, who taught the Seniors. During the year the Freshmen studied from both their literature and their grammar books. The study of literature included home life, occupa- tions, and personality around the world. The Sophomore English Class was divided into two sections this year. TTie class spent a great deal of time on speech work, which consisted of writ- ing and delivering speeches. Self-expression was also emphasized through formal discussion periods. One-act plays captured the interest of the students to a great extent. The Junior English Class studied American literature, which included a study of literary types. The students also did some supplementary reading. Miss Hostler gave instruction in speech work, which is always beneficial. Grammar was also stressed in English III Class. The Senior English Class studied English literature concerning the de- velopment of English literature from ancient to modern times. The Seniors also did some work in the Reader’s Digest, with timed reading periods and comprehension tests. A few units of Grammar were taken up. Each student was required to prepare four book reports for the year, two oral and two writ- ten. The class enjoyed four movies during the year, one about Macbeth, the other three about the historical background of literature. LATIN Both Latin I and Latin II were oflercd this year under the instruction of Miss Mackey. The Latin I class was so large that it had to be divided into two sections and, at the other extreme, the Latin II class consisted of two students. The Latin I class concentrated on the vocabularies and forms which are so essential. The students in Latin II read stories and mostly just work- ed at their own speed. It takes hours of faithful study to master Latin, but it is more than worth the effort in dividends repaid considering that so many words in our own languages are taken from the Latin language. This year, for the first time, Home Economics I, II, III, and IV, were all offered. It is now possible for a girl to take Home Economics all four years of her high school career. The Home Economics Department is under the di- rection of Miss Mangold. All of the classes study cooking and sewing, although, of course, the work is advanced each year. Units on personality, home management, interior decorating, good grooming, family relations, and child care were also offered. HOME ECONOMICS There were two classes of Agriculture each day. The first class was made up of Juniors and Seniors, who took general shopwork. There were eight different phases: woodworking, cold metal work, gas welding, forgework, tool shaping, arc welding, pipe work, and solder- ing. During the last six weeks the class studied tractor repair- ing and operation. AGRICULTURE The second class studied animal husbandry, which in- cludes animal breeding, feeding, and the study of each type of livestock. Swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry, and sheep were studied. The selection and judging of animals were studied. A small part of the subject was related to shopwork in which each student was required to make something pertaining to his project. There were two classes in Industrial Arts this year, offered for either beginning on advanced students. The beginning students took up four phases: mechanical drawing, welding, woodworking, and electricity. Each student worked in each phase for a period of nine weeks, then changed to an- other phase, and so on until he completed all four phases. These courses are primarily explanatory in nature, dealing with the basic fundamentals of each field. This gives each student an opportunity to try out each phase and select the .one to his liking for advanced work his second year. The advanced courses are a continuation of the beginning phases offered in the first year. They are one semester in length and give a student more of a chance to specialize in one skill. The aim of Industrial Arts is to help train an individual to be better prepared to solve the problems, both economic and social, that he will meet in life, and to prepare him for a better adjusted and more complete living. INDUSTRIAL ARTS MATHEMATICS The term mathematics means the science that treats of the measuring, relation and properties of quantities and magnitudes by the use of symbols. This definition sounds very complicated, but after taking a course in mathe- matics you find out that the course is not as difficult as the definition. Five different courses in mathematics were offered this year. ALGEBRA was taught by Mr. Corry to a large class. Algebra deals with the relations and properties of quantities. Algebra is very useful in every day life in the fields of business, social life, science, and music. PLANE GEOMETRY was taught by Mr. Roark to a small but at- tentive class. This subject deals with the measuring and relations of quanti- ties and magnitudes. In this course the student is taught to figure areas and proportions. ADVANCED ALGEBRA and SOLID GEOMETRY are combined in one course taught by Mr. Corry over a period of two semesters. This is usual- ly a small class, but both of these subjects are of great value and exceedingly so if a student plans to enter college. COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC is taught by Mr. Corry to a large crowd and is very well liked. Although this class lasts for only one semester many valuable and useful things are learned in that period of time. With these five courses being taught in mathematics, the students feel they are very lucky to receive the finest of instruction. SCIENCES Physics Biology and General Science, under the instruction of Mr. Roark, were the three courses offered in the field of science during this school year. Physics is the study of matter and energy, motion, light, electricity, and many other interesting and valuable subjects. During the year the class conducted many interesting experiments, from which may be learned the how and why of everyday devices. Biology is made up of three phases: Botany, Zoology, and the Study of Man. In Biology, students dissect various animals, study plant life, and study the human body. The Biology class took field trips to study the local plant life and bring back specimens. General Science is, as the name implies, a study of science in general. This class is a required course for freshmen, and is very interesting in that the student is introduced to almost all fields of science. A variety of interesting experiments were performed with all types of equipment. 1 he objective of a General Science course, besides introducing the student to the field of science, is to permit him to determine the extent of his interest in science. BAND The band has been greatly improved this year, under the direction of Mrs. Logan. The band consisted of thirty-five members. Very few of the band members were Seniors, so most of them will be back next year, and the band is looking forward to an even more successful year. During the year the band performed at the Junior and Senior plays, The Community Talent Show, the Christmas Program, the Unit Musical Fes- tival, held at Kenney and Latham on April 24 and 25, and Senior Commence- ment. Many other fine performances were given by instrumental soloists and ensembles. CHORUS Chorus, made up of both boys and girls, met every Monday and Wed- nesday, third period. Mr. Logan directed the Chorus this year. A group of Chorus members spent study halls practicing the music. This ensemble sang at several banquets and at the Junior and Senior plays. An effective Christmas program was held December 17th. Warrensburg and Kenney practiced together for the Spring Festival. This was presented April 24 and 25 at Kenney and Latham. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Girls’ P. E. classes consisted of 21 Freshmen and Sophomores and 25 Juniors and Seniors. The girls participated in many different activities. Some of these are softball, basketball, badminton, dancing, soccer, and volleyball. There were various relays, and deck tennis, a new sport, was introduced. Instructor of girls’ P. E. this year was Miss Mavis Matson. First Aid was discussed by the girls and their instructor. The girls also played volleyball two days a week during the noon hour. BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Boys’ P. E. and sports were under the direction and guidance this year of our new coach, Mr. Corry. One day a week, usually Friday, was sure to find the boys studying health, and during the year they participated in basket- ball, baseball, volleyball and soccer, as well as track and calisthenics. This is one class to which all the boys look forward. SECOND ROW: Paul Hardy, Richard Games, David Oakley, Dennis Harrell, Dean Cates FIRST ROW: Roger Bailey, Dick Boyer, Carl Johner, David Robbins, Harold Janvrin The Cardinals This year’s W.L.H.S. basketball team ended the season with a good record of 15 wins and 9 defeats. This is a very good record considering that the team played the strongest competition in the area. The team’s total points for the season were 1240 or an average of 51.7 points per game while the opponents scored 1048 for an average of 43.3 points per game. The team’s shooting average was 390 %, and their free throw average was 602%. Dennis Harrell received the free throw award this year with an average of 705%. Some of the boys with averages of 600% to 700% were David Oakley, Jack Buckley, Carl Johner, Dave Robbins, Harold Janvrin, Dick Boyer and Roger Bailey. INDIVIDUAL BASKETBALL SCORING Johner 206 50 256 Harrell 176 62 238 Oakley 98 42 142 Robbins 90 41 131 Boyer 88 37 125 Janvrin 78 26 104 Bailey 78 20 98 Cates 40 13 53 Buckley 16 13 29 Games 16 13 29 BASEBALL There were about 30 boys who were out for baseball last fall. There were six letter-men back this year from last year's squad. Those boys arc Harold Janvrin, David Oakley, David Robbins, Carl Johner, Robert Wubbcn, and Dennis Harrell. The line-up usually consisted of the following boys: David Robbins, Catcher; David Oakley, First Base; Dennis Harrell, Second Base; Harold Janvrin, Short Stop; Roger Bailey, Third Base; Richard Games, Left Field; Robert Wubbcn, Center Field; and Dean Cates, Right Field. The pitching was divided between Ray Roger, Dennis Harrell, and Robert Wubbcn. Dur- ing the season Dennis Harrell, making his first start for the Cardinals, pitched a no-hit, no-run game against Macon. His teammates supplied him with eight runs and no errors which turned out to be one the best games of the season. 1 he Cardinals ended the season with five wins and one defeat. In spite of this record the Cardinals found themselves ending in second place in the Cenois Conference. There was spring baseball and a few games had been scheduled along with the District Tournament. Below is a list of the games played last fall and their scores. Warrensburg, 2 Warrensburg, 2 Warrensburg, 8 Warrensburg, 8 Warrensburg, 16 ■•rrensburg, 14 Niantic, 12 Blue Mound, 1 Macon, 0 Argenta, 5 Stonington, 5 Findley, 4 B SQUAD BASEBALL TEAM TRACK This year’s track team found only three lettermen back from last year's squad. They arc Dick Boyer, Carl Johner, and Bob Taylor. When the “W” club met last spring, they elected Dick Boyer to be captain of this year’s team. The Cardinals hoped to have a very good team and set out to defend their county and Cenois championships which they won last spring. This article went to the press before the season started, so all that can be given is the season’s schedule. May 1, Cenois Conference track meet at J.M.U. May 3, Triangle meet at Macon. May 7, Macon County track meet at J.M.U. W CLUB The “W” Club is made up of boys who have earned a letter. A boy may become a member by earning a letter in basketball, baseball, or track. A boy must play 25r t of the quarters in basketball to earn a let- ter. In baseball he must play 40c of the innings. In track he must earn 10 points in a scheduled meet. The club meets once a year to elect captains for the different sports. The coach is the adviser. The club gets its money from the basketball games and spends it on athletic equipment. Girls’ Athletic Association During the year we kept watch on the Girls’ Athletic Association. We found out that they had a membership of 53 girls this year. Officers were as follows: President, Marilyn Cole; Vice-President, Emily Armintrout; Secretary, Ann Rotz; Treasurer, Judy Gilman; Reporter, Norma Albin; Point Chairmen, Kay Kirby and Mary McClure. Miss Matson was the advisor. During the year the girls had sports activity after school on either Tues- day or Wednesday nights for an hour. While it was warm, they played soft- ball, soccer, and badminton, and during the winter months they played bas- ketball and volleyball. At the first of the year we heard several girls complain- ing about sore muscles. During the first semester, the G.A.A. girls sold candy during the noon hour and during the basketball games. They found it was a good way to make money. Each year the G.A.A. sponsors the Mother-Daughter Banquet. It was held this year in the high school gym on January 31. The theme of the ban- quet was the “Rainbow”. About a week before the banquet, we saw the girls preparing for the banquet, running around like mad, getting the decorations ready, and preparing the entertainment. The day of the banquet, crepe paper was being tossed around here and there. The meal was prepared by Miss Mangold and the Home Ec girls who did a very nice job. The Junior and Senior boys helped in the kitchen and served the night of the banquet. They all did a good job, and none of them had any accidents. Mrs. Charles Shuman, from Sullivan, was the speaker. She talked about her trip to Europe and showed slides. A group of freshmen were initiated irfto the organization at the first of the year. There was a candlelight service and each girl was presented with a blue and white ribbon as a symbol of membership. They were taken through an initiation process which was a lot of fun for the girls who did the initiating but not so much fun for the girls who were being initiated. There were light refreshments after everything had been cleaned up. The G.A.A. girls took a few swimming lessons. The organization we think, has been a pretty active one this year. Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of America for this year, 1950-51, have had a busy year. There were two regular meetings each month. On September 27, 1950, the F.H.A. had a formal installation service. The following officers were installed: Presidents, Emily Armintrout and Willa Mae Centers; Vice- President, Connie Kuntzi; Secretary and Treasurers, Mary Ann Centers, Paul Ann Whited, and Janet Wilson; Historians, Kay Kirby and Peggy Waddell; Parliamentarians, Judy Gilman and Susie Campbell; Pianist, Mary McClure; Song Leader, Jean O Dell; Reporter, Norma Albin; Program Chairman, Erma Horn; Degree Chairman, Linda Doolen. The F.H.A. advisor was Miss Evelyn Mangold. There were 43 members in the organization. Serving on the advisory council were: Mrs. Walter Dipper, past chapter mother; Mrs. Harold Gilman and Miss Mary Binkley, present chapter mother, and Mrs. Harland Waddell, future chapter mother. The advisor’s council has helped the F.H.A. in many ways. Some of the activities this year were the observing of National F.H.A. Week, a bakery sale in Decatur, Party for Girls’ Walfare, Membership party, sponsoring of the Homecoming, and V-Roy the magician. The F.H.A. girls served the F.F.A. banquet, School Masters Banquet, Superintendents Banquet, and an oyster supper. There were demonstrations on personal grooming, froz- en foods, and short cuts to cooking. There were also talks on merchandising and foreign customs. Last year’s summer meetings were very successful and it’s hoped that they will be held again this year. The F.H.A. was very happy to have one of its members, Emily Armin- trout, chosen as Parliamentarian of Section 13. Future Farmers of America We looked in on the Future Farmers of America organiaztion and found that they had 24 members. The officers were as follows: President, Arnold Galloway; Vice-Presi- dent, Harold Janvrin; Secretary, Bob Hazelrigg; Treasurer, Bob Taylor; Re- porter, Robert Wubben; Sentinel, Bob Loveless. The Junior officers were: President, Richard Games; Vice-President, Deraid Morthland; Secretary, Ervin Runion; Treasurer, James Taylor; Reporter, Max McNeely; Sentinel, Richard Park. Mr. Clarence Hanover was the advisor. The F.F.A. has been very active this year. They had a magazine sale, selling a total of $846.65 worth and they also sold garden seeds, but only as a community service. They sent Bob Hazelrigg and Bob Loveless as delegates to Kansas City to the F.F.A. convention. Last summer a group of boys went on a fishing trip to Minnesota with a group of boys from Kenney. They didn’t catch many fish, but they all had a good time. They also took a trip to Chi- cago to attend the International Livestock Exposition. While they were there, they toured Swift and Company and the International Harvester Company. The F.F.A. and F.H.A. sponsored V-Roy, the Magician, on February 17. The girls made the tickets for the event and the boys helped the magician to prepare his acts. Not much money was made, but everyone who saw it enjoyed it. A few of the boys went to the WDZ studio and were on a radio broad- cast on February 17, in observance of F.F.A. week. The members who spoke were: Arnold Galloway, Bob Hazelrigg, Robert Wubben, Harold Janvrin, Keith Totten, and Mr. Hanover. It was a lot different than they expected it would be. It was the first experience for most of them, but they weren’t too scared because they couldn’t see their audience. While they were there, they asked Marty Roberts of WDZ to come to the banquet. The F.F.A. also sponsors the Parent and Son Banquet each year. The speaker was Reverend C. G. Hall. There was a large crowd for the occasion. The decorations were also very pretty. The Art Club was the “new baby” of the organizations in school this year. Miss Matson generously devoted her time, as foster mother, toward nursing the club along and helping it to grow. Since there are quite a few students interested in art work the “new baby” hopes to keep on growing. Did you get a burp out of the covers and pictures in the CARDINETTE? Well, you can pin that on the Club too. It also has made some posters and ART CLUB has done some block printing for pure enjoyment. The new arrival fretted and cried over the advertisements for the CARDINAL, but had its tears wiped away by Mr. Schwalbe and Miss Matson. The bouncing baby thrived healthfully on the following formula: 1. An understanding mother 2. Ounces of imagination 3. Plenty of patience When these were mixed together with plenty of paper and sharp pencils the budding artists were sure to come up with something. The officers for the Art Club were President, Holmes Scheck, acting as Papa to the bundle of joy; Vice-President, Mary McClure, employed as chief baby sister; Secretary, Suzanne Baker, Nursemaid, and, Treasurer, Peggy Waddell, official piggy bank holder. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club is an organization which has been popular for many years. Mr. Roark is the advisor of the club. At the beginning of the year a large group of curious students joined the club to see what they could learn about photography. Lloyd Austin was elected president; Bob Hazelrigg, secretary, and Susie Campbell, treasurer. At the first meeting the requirements and duties of members were explained. Before they could become a member they had to successfully develop and print one roll of film. To get an award they had to enter one picture contest a semester. The officers attempted to demonstrate processes of developing and use of photographic equipment to help the mem- bers get a better understanding of what they were to do. The expert photographers took pictures of the Seniors when they least expected it. They snapped these Seniors in all different kind of poses, and these pictures were put in the Cardinal. The club’s new camera has been used a lot this year and all the yearbook pictures were tak- en with it except individual poses which were taken with Mr. Roark’s 35 mm. camera. The club had very little income this year except dues from new members, but did manage to purchase a print dryer which proved to be a very useful piece of equipment. Some of the stu- dents bought prints of their in- dividual pictures which brought in a little money. At the end of the year there were 24 members in the club. Cardinal At frequent intervals throughout the year we kept a check on the CARDINAL staff by peeking through the key- hole of Room 6. Very little activity could be discerned the first part of the year and for awhile we thought the whole staff had hibernated. However, as the printer’s deadline approached, it became evident that there was wild and frenzied activity behind the barred doors of Room 6. At first there were several meetings trying to get things organized, such as deciding the cover, theme, snapshot pages, etc. People dashed in and out, and Mr. Schwalbe was kept busy directing traffic while stencils flew right and left and the mimeo- graph machine ran at top speed to turn out the division pages. Mrs. Nugent developed writer’s cramp from correcting so many articles. It seemed for a time as though the deadline could not be met, but the staff worked feverishly and accomplished the seemingly impossible to bring this book to you. Cardinette The school paper was published once a month this year. The staff did its best tc try to make the paper more interesting as well as attractive. Besides the regular reports of incidents happening in and around school, two new columns were added. They were called “Can You Imagine’’ and “Fashion Notes.” The first included such items as “Can you imagine Arnold Galloway with another girl rather than Paul Ann?” or, “Can you imagine everybody studying in study hall?” and, “Can you imagine Janet Lchn without short hair?” In the “Fashion Notes” column reports about the attractive clothes different girls wore were given. Everyone found these new columns to be very interesting. Sketches and cartoons were also added this year. Colorful covers, appropriate to the sea- son also helped to increase the attractiveness of the school paper. The picture on each CARDINETTE cover was ap- propriate for the particular is- sue as Halloween for October, Thanksgiving for November, Winter for January, Valentine for February, Easter for March, Spring for April, and Gradu- ation for May. The Art Club was responsible for designing the cov ers. The editor of the CARDI- NETTE this year was Willa Mae Centers and associate edi- tor, Arnold Galloway. The ad- visors were Mrs. Nugent, Mr. Roark, and Mr. Schwalbe. WADE'S AUTO SERVICE GENERAL WELDING STAUBER'S, Inc. YOUR HOME STORE WATER MAIN S STATE STREETS DECATUR. ILLINOIS DAUT BROTHERS, INC. BALES MARKWELL FLORISTS MOTOR CO. FANCY CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS NEW and USED CARS 120 E. Prairie St. See Us Before You Buy ! Phones: 5281 and 5282 BLUE MOUND. ILLINOIS McCANE STD. SERVICE Compliments Of Tires. Batteries, and Accessories FRANK TENNEY Washing and Simonizing PONTIAC WARRENSBURG RUTH SCHROEDER PFILE'S CAMERA SHOP Groceries - Fruits And Where Quality and Service Lead Vegetables Fresh and Cured Meats DECATUR'S PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER WARRENSBURG 100 E. Prairie I .«®gv - ' : ' y •• • v .. � •••� •• y ;; •’ v; .• ,;r • • v :• •• -:•••■ ■ • • • i..� • •• v« •••« I r: ’•• •• v.V ••«’ ir. .'■V V , — J , • • • • • ' — ............... ••• v _ y ••••.%% CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1951, being ot unsound mind and body, and declaring void all former wills made due to temporary sanity, do bequeath and bequest the following: Article I—To the faculty we bequeath nothing! Article II—To the janitor we leave the erasers in the lights. Article III—To the Juniors we leave our high scholastic standings. Article IV—To the Sophomores we leave the scars and initials on all the desks. Article V—To the Freshmen we leave our grown-up ways. Article VI— I, Norma Albin, will my quietness to Dick Purcell. I, Emily Armintrout, will to Launn Waddell the office of president of F. H. A. in the hope she will enjoy it as much as I did. I, Lloyd Austin, will my unruly hair to some deserving soul, and my dandruff to anyone who thinks they can cure it with any solution weaker than gasoline or creosote. I, Roger Bailey, bequeath my ability to get along with all the girls to Charles Batchelder. I, Dick Boyer, will my English book to a Sophomore and hope they use it as much as I did. I, Robert Brame, bequeath my ability to eat a lot and not get fat, to Mr. Anderson. I, Dean Cates, bequeath my seat on the bench by Mister Corry to anyone who deserves it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I, Willa Mae Centers, bequeath nothing for I have nothing to bequeath. I, Marilyn Cole, bequeath my cheerleading outfit to Mary Ann Centers in hopes that she will enjoy wearing it as much as I did. I, Robert DeMcnt, do bequeath my excellent study habits and athletic abilities to anyone who can maintain their majestic proportions. I, Dolores Dipper, do bequeath the ability to catch on to a good joke within at least 24 hours, to Susie Campbell. I, Linda Doolen, do bequeath my Biology dissection tools to Patty McClure. I, Arnold Galloway, will my bass voice to Larry Rotz. I, Judy Gilman, do bequeath my cheerleading outfit to anyone who wants to wear it. I, Bob Hazelrigg, bequeath my ability to get pictures of people without their knowing it, to any member of the Camera Club who wants it. I, Erma Horn, request that the ninth period be set aside for U. S. History class so the seniors next year can get out of it for baseball games and pep sessions. I, Harold Janvrin, bequeath my ability to get black eyes in basketball practice to future players. I, Carl Johner, do bequeath Latham to Warrensburg. I, Connie Kuntzi, do bequeath my ability to try and play volleyball to Mary McClure. I, Arthur Lawrence, do bequeath my seat in the front row of U. S. History to anyone who wants it. I, Bob Loveless, bequeath my No. 12 shoes to Larry Rotz. I, Frances Maske, will the use of the dictaphone to Jean Roger. Remember Jean, you only use it for three weeks. I, Dave Robbins, bequeath my crew cut to Bill O’Dell. I, Ann Rotz, will nothing to nobody, having never been left anything by anybody. I. Beverly Smith, will my Bookkeeping course to the next year’s class and anyone who can understand it. I, Bob Taylor, will my peekaboo curl and my ability to spend time looking into space to Da- vid Dickey. I, Paul Ann Whited, leave my love for History to any reluctant History student, (or to anyone who may need it.) I, Ralph Whitsitt, being of weak mind, will my mechanical brain pencil to David Oakley in hopes that he will make good use of it. I, Charlotte Williams, will my love for skating to Ramona McNee. I, Maxine Williams, will my 5’ 1” to Luann Waddell. I, Jim Wilson, will my hard-working and eager mind to Jack Keller. I, Robert Wubben, bequeath my curly hair to Holmes Scheck (Signed) The Class of 1951. Junior Senior Prom The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held May 5, in the St. Nicholas Hotel in Springfield in the Rose Room. The committees of Kenney and Warrcnsburg-Latham were divided as follows:- Kenney Committee: Invitations, Program, Place Cards and Seating Chart. Warrensburg-Latham Committees: Room Decorations, Centerpieces for Tables, Nut Cups and Favors. The theme of the banquet was “Winter Wonderland.” The favors were small ice skates. The programs were blue with Eskimo designs on the cover. The colors used for decorating were blue and white. The Invocation was given by Mary Ellen Hildreth. Richard Games was the toastmaster from the Junior Class. The welcome was given by Ray- mond Johnson and the response was given by Ann Rotz from the Senior Class. George Lynn's orchestra played for the dance. Delores Lourash play- ed “Sleigh Ride” on the piano and “Skater’s Waltz” on the accordian. Mary Ellen Hildreth from Kenney, sang a vocal solo. The Menu was: Pineapple Juice - - - Spring Thaw Baked Ham ------ Blubber Scalloped Potatoes - - - - Ice Flakes Garden Salad - - - - North Wind Special Whole Kernel Corn - - - - Golden Sleet Rolls ------ Huskic Biscuits The officers for the 1950-51 committee were: Robert Humphrey, Chair- man; Blanche Litts, Secretary, and Dennis Harrell, Treasurer. 3n JWcntortant It is with deep regret that the faculty and students of Warrensburg- Latham High School remember the passing of Marcella Park. Marcella’s cheerfulness, courtesy, and kindness won her many sincere and close friends. Marcella attended this school all four years and graduated in the Class of 1950. She was born January 3, 1932, and died November 19, 1950, in Decatur and Macon County Hospital, due to injuries received in a car and train collision. MR. KERWOOD MR. THOMPSON MRS. JANVRIN MRS. MORTKLAND MRS. WHITTACRE MRS. BELCHER MR. MOONEY MR. BELCHER MRS. SONNEBORN MRS. 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The cast consisted of the following: Roy Harrington—Dennis Harrell Bruce Douglas—Jerry Harvey Arleen Harrington—Susie Campbell Shadow—Martha Brink Mrs. King—Jean O’Dell Heckson—Dick Purcell Susan Fisher—Mary McClure Sabu—Bill O’Dell Roy Harrington (Dennis Harrell), is a young attorney, whose mother- in-law, Mrs. King (Jean O’Dell), has never exactly approved of his marriage to her daughter, Arleen (Susie Campbell). Arleen is learning First Aid and practices on everybody she meets. She is going to a lecture in a neighboring city and hates to leave her young husband alone, so she induces Roy’s friend, Dr. Bruce Douglas (Jerry Harvey), to spend the night with Roy. On his way back home from taking Arleen to the bus station, Roy saves a mysterious young East Indian girl from being run over by a train. She is unconscious when Roy brings her home to see what Bruce can do for her. Both boys are amazed when the girl comes to and declares that because Roy has saved her life shd now belongs to him. Henceforth he will be her “Master” and she will be his “Slave”. The boys try to show her where this line of reasoning is all wrong, but in spite of their repeated efforts to get rid of her, she stays! To further complicate matters, Mrs. King arrives unexpectedly, and there is a nosey neighbor whose interference makes things much worse. It seems that the girl was deliberately thrown on the tracks. The would-be murderer makes an at- tempt on the girl’s life and, failing in that, tries to kidnap her. In the: dark- ness however, he gets the mother-in-law instead. Then Arleen comes home and things really happen! Further compli- cations are caused by Susan, the Harrington maid (Mary McClure), but the sudden and surprising conclusion is brought about by no other person than Mrs. King herself, who is instrumental in the capture of the would-be murderer and kidnapper. SENIOR PLAY The Annual Senior Play, under the direction of Miss Mavis Matson was presented to the public November 9, and 10, 1951. The play, a three act comedy entitled, “Just Ducky”, was written by Donald Payton. The cast included six girls and six boys. Betty Lou Max- well (Judy Gilman), and Bernadine Smith (Ann Rotz), were a couple of questions and prob- lems rolled into one. They were always up to something, and there was just no stopping them. But after all, girls will be girls. This day started off peacefully enough at the Max- well house; in fact, it was a whale of a day. Papa Maxwell (Roger Bailey), had just been chosen as the new head of the Citizen's Committee. Why? Because he had one of the finest and most upstanding families in the entire community. But it seems that Betty Lou and Ber- nadine had been wanting to write to Vester Blayne (Marilyn Cole), who edits the love-lorn column in the local papers, and chose this day. Of course, they had no problem. Heavens no! But doesn’t every girl have the desire to send in a letter, anyway? So they proceeded to make one up, filled with pathos and deep heart throbs. It was really a “sender”. Since they wanted to make it sound as desperate as possible, they said that the writer was in love with a man forty-four years of age, who had children fourteen, fifteen, and nineteen, and that she was frantic and knew where she could get hold of a shotgun. They mailed their master- piece and waited in anticipation for the evening paper. But was their letter published? No! Instead, Miss Blayne called on Mama Maxwell (Dolores Dipper), and Mrs. Maxwell’s Aunt Mary (Emily Armintrout), who happened to be there, and unfolded to them the complete story of Betty Lou’s “sad plight”. From there things reached one of the most feverish fever pitches ever crowded into one play. When Mr. Moore (Bob Hazelrigg), the chairman of the citizen’s committee, whose son Craig (Carl Johner), went with Mr. Maxwell’s daughter Con- nie (Willa Mae Centers), and Del Marshall (Harold Janvrin), a newspaper reporter, dropped in for an interview with Papa Maxwell, the girls thought Marshall was the county marshal, the state marshal, or at least some kind of a marshal. They were sure he was there to arrest Betty Lou and decided to plead insanity. Little brother Wilbur (Robert Wubben), also was coaxed into acting balmy when coming in with his bosom pal Hercules (Robert Taylor), and they even went so far as to prove that the entire family was nuts including papa himself. This was one of the most hilarious scenes in the whole play. It’s always work to put a play over as well as on, but this one was enjoyed as much by the up-and-coming Barrymores and Bern- hardts as by the audience. 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I thought you would be interested to know what the kids we knew back at dear old W. L. H. S. are doing now. The article read as follows: WILLA MAE BACKS INTO LIFE Willa Mae has always tried to back bravely into life, but the recent disappearance of her husband, Carl Johner, is more than she can bear. In desperation she turns for comfort to Carl’s closest friend, Dave Robbins, who has been trying to suppress his own feeling for her. Now that Carl is gone, will Willa Mac turn to Dave for more than comfort? Or will she turn instead to reviving her own legal career which many people have urged her to do? Before she has time to make a decision, however, Carl returns with the excuse that he has only been on a hunting trip. Willa Mac wonders what he has been hunting for but asks no questions as she so gladly welcomes his return. Upon seeing his friends happily reunited, Dave realizes that his love for Willa Mae was only temporary. A few days later, he elopes with the upstairs maid, Connie Kuntzi. THIS IS ANN ROTZ Any possibility of marriage for nurse Ann Rotz, and lawyer Bob Taylor, now seems def- initely over. Disappointed and confused by Taylor’s peculiar actions of late, Ann discusses them with a psychiatrist, Dr. Wubben, only to make a startling discovery. One of Bob Tay- lor’s persistent accusations was that the Doctor was actually in love with Ann. This appears to her to be sheer invention until, during her long talk with Dr. Wubben, she realizes that it is probably true. With two great men in love with her, Ann faces a difficult decision. Should she marry Taylor or Dr. Wubben, or should she devote her life to her career of nurs- ing? The complicated events have Ann so confused that she decides she had better consult Dr. Wubben professionally. During her frequent visits, Ann discovers that she is definitely in love with Dr. Wubben. A few weeks later they are married. YOUNG DR. DEMENT For several years Dr. Robert DeMent and his wife, the former Frances Maske, have been gradually drifting apart. Dr. DeMent gives up his practice in the small town of Three Oaks to accept a position in a large research hospital in New York. Frances remains at home until the Doctor gets settled, but while he is in New York, he meets and becomes attract- ed to the wealthy Emily Armintrout. Frances becomes suspicious when his letters and visits to home become more infrequent. Believing that Bob will welcome release from their mar- riage, in order to go on with his own plans, Frances allows herself to hope she ran find happi- ness with Ralph Whitsitt, whose love for her has deepened and strengthened ever since they first met. Before going ahead with her plans for a divorce, Frances feels that she must sec Bob again. When they meet to discuss the divorce, they arc reunited and find that their love for one another has been strengthened by the separation. NORMA FROM NOWHERE Norma Albin is now well on her way to screen-stardom with a glamorous career plan- ned for her at Palladium Films. Producer Dean Cates, has asked Norma to marry him. and she has accepted. However, Bob Loveless, head of Palladium, gives a party at which Dean once again meets Bob’s secretary, Judy Gilman. Norma discovers that Judy and Dean were at one time very close, and it is evident that Dean is much disturbed by the meeting. Has Judy made him re-examine his love for Norma? Is his feeling for Judy just friendship or something more? THE DARKER DAY Beverly Smith makes a great decision wh'-n she refuses to marry Hollywood executive, Bob Hazelrigg. It is a hard decision, for Bev is very much in love with Bob, but feels her background as the daughter of a small town family is very bad preparation for Hollywood life. She writes Bob her final answer, but Bob, knowing what he will lose if he loses Bev, comes in person to Three Rivers, her home town to try to get her to reconsider. Beverly has reached the turning point of her life. Should she stay in Three Rivers? Or should she throw herself into the mad whirl of Hollywood life to be with the man she loves? Perhaps within the next 10 or 15 years Beverly will reach the solution to her heart-breaking problem. ROMANCE OF MARILYN COLE Marilyn Cole, famous Hollywood dress designer, and Roger Bailey have been planning mariage for many years, but something always comes up at the last minute to prevent their plans from becoming a reality. The last calamity that prevented this happy union was the sudden appearance of Dolores Dipper, who claimed to be Roger’s wife. Three years ago Roger had an attack of amnesia resulting from an airplane accident. Dolores claimed they were married during this time, although Roger has no recollection of the marriage. When he regained his memory Roger went back to Hollywood and took up his old life with Marilyn. Dolores came to Hollywood seeking a divorce so that she would be free to marry Robert Brame. Roger was willing to grant the divorce so that he and Marilyn could carry out their plans. PERRY AUSTIN When Lloyd Austin began his career as a criminal lawyer in New York, as most fam- ous people change their names, he also changed his to Perry. In a short while Perry became the most famous criminal lawyer in New York. Perry’s secretary, Maxine Williams, and New York Police Chief, Arthur Lawrence, have been assisting him on his latest case, Galloway vs. Creep-a-long. Creep-a-long is a pet turtle belonging to Miss Paul Ann Van Whited, a prominent member of New York society. Playboy Arnold Galloway, who has been dating Miss Van Whited regularly for the last 13 years, has become jealous since she has been spend- ing a great deal of her time with Creep-a-long. He sues the poor, innocent turtle for aliena- tion of affection. Perry Austin carefully gathers evidence that wins the case for his client, Arnold Galloway. The jury fines Creep-a-long and sentences him to 30 days in his shell. MIDDLE PAGE HAROLD Dick Boyer, editor of the Warrensburg Moon, sends his star reporter, Middle Page Harold (Janvrin) to cover the season’s most fantastic murder, the “Case of Crunching Clara.” The girl, named Clara, was murdered in the balcony of a movie theater. Harold’s star witness is Erma Horn, P. E. teacher, who overheard Clara’s husband threaten to kill her if she didn’t stop crunching her popcorn so loudly. Charlotte Williams, who was selling popcorn in the theater, is also called upon to testify that she sold popcorn to Clara and her husband. Confronted with all this evidence, Clara’s husband confesses that he mur- dered his wife on the grounds that she was annoying him with her crunching. This con- cludes another success in the brilliant career of Middle Page Harold. JIM JONES AND HIS WIFE, LINDA When Jim Wilson decided to become an inventor, he changed his name to Jones, be- lieving that James Jones would be a better professional name. Jim is at present working on a youth machine, with the encouragement of his wife, the former Linda Belle Doolen. It was Linda’s desire to regain her youth that first inspired Jim to start to work on the inven- tion. Some of Jim’s former inventions were a self-winding carjack, an electric toothpick, and an automatic diaper-changer. Since the members of the Class of 1951 will soon be reach- ing old age they will want to investigate Jim’s accomplishments. Hearing the names of our old pals of the Class of 1951 sure brings back memories, doesn’t it, Hilda? Signed, Horner. Oh, dear ! With a dark and roving eye. I'm on the beam now. Now, I just don't know about that Straight-thru separation in the Massey-Harris Clipper controls grain from cutter-bar to tank. Grain and straw move in a straight line ... up the table, thru the cylinder, over the straw rack in a thin, even flow. Straw rack and shoe action are counter- balanced . . . there's less vibration, more agitation, longer life. Efficient beaters con- trol the straw to the cylinder and straw rack. There's no bunching or crowding. The result is greater capacity . . . less waste . . . more and cleaner grain. Stop in and see the Massey-Harris Clipper next lime you’re in town. Compare it with other combines and you'll know why the Clipper is first in farmer preference. 6 and 7-fool Pull-Type Clipper 7-foot Self-Propelled Clipper C and W Implement Company Warrensburg, Illinois PHONE 3311 CLYDE WHEELER - HAROLD CHALCRAFT JUNIOR HISTORY In the fall of 1950, thirty-three cocky individuals arrived as upperclassmen to assume many new responsibilities. Under the commanding hand of Miss Matson, their class advis- or, they elected the following class officers: President, Jim Schrocdcr; Vice President, Jean Koger; Secretary, Susie Campbell; Treasurer, Jerry Harvey; Class Reporter, Betty Tuttle. During the year they raised funds for their activities by selling schedule pencils, greet- ing cards, and selling pop and candy at the basketball games; they also presented the annual Junior class play, “Me and My Shadow”, under the direction of Miss Hostler, which was a great success. During the month of April they were very busy planning for the Junior-Senior Prom. 1 hey elected the following students on the Prom Committee: Dennis Harrell, Joan Camp, Blanche Litts. The committee consisted of three students from Warrensburg-Latham and three students from Kenney High school. The Prom was held in Springfield and enjoyed. They were very sorry to have Dick Theobald leave during the year and they hope that all the rest will be back next year to graduate as the “Class of ’52.’” Junior Portraits Carol Barclay Clarissa Trump Larry Rotz Dennis Harrell Joan Camp Jean O’Dell Blanche Litts David Oakley Richard Mooney Darrell Walker Ervin Runion Dick Parks Betty Tuttle Susie Campbell Mary McClure Delores Lou rash Bill O'Dell Bobby’s Favorite Cow-Bell Shortic Tall, Dark and Handsome Good Posture A1 Jolson’s Girl Georgie’s Favorite Brainy Teachers’ Pet Stock-Car Driver Tootie Pop Stinky’s Sister Quiet Dream Boy Junior Casanova Future President Quick-witted Friendly Cute Li'l Twin Our Queen Big Tease Big Flirt Nice Weil-Mannered Cute Kid Dear Li’l Luke Date-Bait Practical Joker Quiet Bashful Punk's Gal Chubbic Tut Tut Max McNeely Paul Hardy Martha Brink Nadine Sessions Joyce Koger Jean Koger David Dickey Dick Purcill Neva Robinson Richard Games Harold Meador Doris Lukens Jack Harvey Jerry Harvey John Bird Don David C. C. RAGER SON Elevators LATHAM — BOODY — BLACKLAND Dealers In Grain and Coal LATHAM. ILLINOIS 1911 1951 WE ENDEAVOR TO SERVE YOU AS A FRIEND STATE BANK OF LATHAM (Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) LATHAM, ILLINOIS W. LAWRENCE ROTZ PERSONAL INSURANCE SERVICE 547.49 Standard Office Building DECATUR. ILLINOIS JONES IMPLEMENT CO. The Dealer Who Does Things For You Sales McCORMICK - DEERING Service Decatur, Illinois FARMERS GRAIN CO. CHESTNUT. ILLINOIS PHONE—10 Feed - Lumber - Roofing - Cement Custom Feed Mill Master-Mix and Murphys Feeds LATHAM STANDARD SERVICE SOPHOMORE HISTORY When school opened in the fall of 1950, the Sophomore class consisted of thirty-ihree members. The class was happy to welcome the students from Latham High School, for they proved to be wonderful pals and classmates. The Sophomores chose the following officers: Janet Wilson, President; Mary Ann Cen- ters, Vice President; Peggy Waddell, Secretary ; Pat Lichtenbergcr, Treasurer; and Luann Waddell and Robert Maske, Reporters. The Planning Committee consisted of Levadora Robb, Ray Kogcr, Janet Wilson, and Darrell advisor. Morthland. Miss Aline Hostler was the class Some of the home room activities were: a Spelling Bee, a Christmas Program for the Freshman Class (which consisted of a play, a reading, and the singing of carols), study per- iod, dancing in the gym, a movie with the Freshman Class and a Truth or Consequences Quiz. Several of the Sophomore boys went out for basketball and made a very good showing. The class was also represented in Future Farmers of America, Girls’ Athletic Association, and Future Homemakers of America. Several of the Sophomore boys and girls joined the Photography Club and the Art Club, and a large number of them were mem aers of Chorus and Band. The Sophomores enjoyed a happy and profitable year. They were very active in school activities and many of them formed a very good habit of getting on the honor roll. Sophomore Portraits Marjorie Allen One Man Woman Gene Binkley Four (Dozen) Roses Bill Bourne Ah! Those Blue Eyes Janet Bridgman Soda Jerk Ruth Brown “Tootie” Svlvia Bucklcv Bubble Gum Mary Ann Centers Attractive Tom Coulter Handsome Shirley Dey Friendly Delvin Groves Deep Voice Judy Hood Jet Propelled Jack Johnston Comedian Kay Kirbv Gabriel Heater Ray Kogcr Cute Pat Lichtenbergcr Class Queen Bob Maske Class Wit Margaret McGcorgc Petite Ramona McNce Dark Eyes Patty Merriman Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue Jack Minton Lazy Bones Deraid Morthland Lover Bov Ann Ragsdale The Walk Marvin Rau Rose Bud Levadora Robb Vim, Vigor, and Vitality Spencer Runion Mister Five by Five Luann Waddell Fashionable Peggy Waddell Muscles Beverly Warren On the Go F.lizabeth Watkins “Dimples Bob Weston Willing To Learn Janet Wilson Figure Lois Williams Peppy Arlene Yokley Yokum McCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINE AND IMPLEMENTS INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS REPAIRS - SALES - SERVICE Williamson Tripl-ife Furnace Plumbing — Wiring — Appliances International Refrigerators and Home Freezers Air Compressors — Lincoln Grease Guns Dri-Gas Roper Stoves POTTER RAU IMPLEMENT COMPANY Phone 54 LATHAM ILLINOIS McManus greenhouses Flower and Gift Shop R. R. NO. 1 PHONE 5778 DECATUR, ILLINOIS HEMAN Our Greetings lo All at Warrensburg-Latham High but YOU must Put the Hay in the Barn! Learning and knowledge has sometimes been likened to the sun that ripens and matures many fields of hay, but has never put a single load in the barn. It’s so easy to forget sometimes that the applica- tion of knowledge and the personal follow-through is even more important than acquiring the “know how.” Opportunities today are especially attractive for those who “put the hay in the barn!” DAWSON WIKOFF . FUNERAL HOME DECATUR. ILLINOIS FRESHMAN HISTORY In September, there erupted through the awesome portals of W. L. H. S., a group of 49 boisterous, green freshmen and the tranquility and dignity of our beloved Alma Mater was shattered for all time to come. With Mrs. Nugent standing by threatening to encase them one and all in straight jackets, they settled down long enough to elect the following officers: Kenneth Howe, Presi- dent; Janice Burdine, Vice President; Suzanne Baker, Secretary; Helen Musgraves, Treasur- er; and Janet Lchn, Class Reporter. Janet was also appointed Junior Red Cross Represent- ative for the Freshman class. The following students were appointed to the Planning Committee: Patty Anderson, Olive McNecley, Roger Waller, Jim Williams, and with the assistance of Mrs. Nugent, class advisor, planned interesting home room meetings. During the year they viewed films on etiquette, were the guests of the Sophomores at a Christmas party and spent most of the second semester’s home room periods in counselling. They were divided into two groups, the girls under the supervision of Mrs. Nugent, and the boys under the supervision of Mr. Corry; the period was spent in discussing various subjects of interest to the students. There was a very good representation of frosh in chorus and band. Some of the boys belonged to the F. F. A. and took part in athletics while the girls participated in F. H. A. and G. A. A. activities. FRESHMAN PORTRAITS Anna Sharp Complexion Nancy Scheibly Peppy Pat Albert Mischievous Charles Nottingham The Voice Charles Batcheldci Plump Helen Musgraves - The Thing Betty Boyer - Crowning Glory Keith Totten - Well Groomed Glenda Meador Hedda Hopper Jim Williams Most Likely Holmes Scheck Professor To Succeed Donna Williams Comical Don Smith Mechanic Nancy Warnick Sophomore Fan Harold Mason Here There Jack Keller Ambitious Norman Brumctt Joker Larry Camp Tease Janice Burdine The Laugh Nancy Beall Smile Jerry Burgess Shy Roger Flach Future Farmer Nancy Hanes - Graceful Kenneth Howe Ladies1 Man Earline Hamilton Friendly Otis Howe Incomparable Don Flach - Curls Frank Harty Eyes Pat Anderson - - Sophisticated Keith Howe Gabby Dick Rauch Physique Buddy Robb 'Fall Dark ? 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