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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1954 volume:

fo W S PS6 ?L 3 7 ” ?p vp yl. ? yiecvoxcC Television has arrived in this area! Our community is television-minded. People are buying television sets; people are watching television productions; television lamps, television chairs, television pajamas , television tables , tele- vision snacks, and television rooms are the current rage. We, likewise, are television-minded, and have seen in our yearbook production the similarity of a television production: Board of Education..........Backers' Agents Superintendent and Principal.......Producers Teachers............Audio and Video Directors Bus Drivers, Office Secretary, Cooks, and Librarians . Assistant Directors Students....................The Production Classes............................Leading Roles Club and Class Meetings and Social Activities......Supporting Roles Graduation.....................Anti-Climax We are sure that the television age will not soon be forgotten, but will long be remembered for the ways in which it has affected and changed our living. So also, we sincerely hope that what this yearbook represents will, like television, live on continuously, and long be remembered throughout the lives of all of us. Editor.......... Assistant Editor Secretary . . . . Layout.......... Photographer .......... Subscriptions.......... Assistant........... Freshman Class Editor Sophomore Class Editor Junior Class Editor . . . Senior Class Editor . . . Advertising Manager . . Sports Editor.......... Social Editor.......... Yearbook Advisor .... Photography Advisor . . . . . Jackie Schweitzer ........Donald Smith ..........Pat Wilber ..........Jim Heinz Judy Sue Cross Carolyn Lichtenberger .........Jack Keller ......Vina Stande rfer .... Louise Havener .... David Overheul ........ Yvonne Bush ........Donald Cook ......Pat Anderson .......Nancy Haynes ............Ted Kirby Barbara Hall .........Paul Seeman . . Donald E. Schwalbe ..........James Arnold 2 ||A ia A y| HI ™ ??tn4v?� ?H p£S || wv (2 I etUcatioit The Senior Class of 1954 wishes to dedicate this yearbook to a person who has helped make our past two years, the two years full of fun and enjoyment that they have been. He stayed with us while we were trying to make money for our trip, and sacrificed much of his own time to help us out. We wish to dedicate this yearbook to Mr. David G. Glasscock, our always-faithful class sponsor. 5 Alice strolled thru the magic looking glass, And marveled as new lands before her passed. Today we view the world on T. V. lanes. And yet remain this side our magic pane. 6 ♦ Sitting: (Left to right) Leland Games, Secretary; Raymond Alsup, President; Mrs. E. F. Dickey. Standing: (Left to right) Wayne Ragsdale; Ralph W. Rogers; Seibert Bloye; Ernest Campbell. Sufeen tte tdeHt PrcHCcfreU Allen H. Ligon DAVID GLASSCOCK B.S., M. ED. Industrial Arts CLARENCE HANOVER B.S., M.S. Agriculture JAMES ARNOLD B.S. ED. General Science Biology Chemistry ROBERT BARSTEAD B. ED. Band 8 ALINE HOSTLER B. ED.. M.A. English I, III JACQUELINE KREKER B.A. World History English II U.S. History JOHN KIICK B.A., M. ED. Boys' P.E. Geography Mental Hygiene ALLEN LIGON B.A., M.A. Principal U.S. History JANET KIRBY B.A. General Mathematics Algebra I, II Geometry I 9 FLORENCE MACKEY B.A., M.A. American Democracy Librarian DONALD SCHWALBE B.S., M.S. Business Education MARILYN MORGAN B.A. Physical Education English III Speech G.A.A. EVELYN MANGOLD B.S., M.S. Home Economics F.H.A. MARY TAYLOR B.M., ED. Chorus 10 SEDI OKS 'DottaCcC I cannot say--and I will not say That he is dead--he is just away-- With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you --O you-- who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return Think of him faring on--as dear In the love of The re, as the love of Here Think of him still as the same, I say He is not dead--he is just away. li DONALD DEAN FLACH Born November 23, 1936-Died August 24, 1953 12 JAMES TAYLOR Tate President He’ll find a way, or make one. ” Chorus 1,2; Track 2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2; Cl. Pres. 3,4; CL V.P. 2; F.F.A. 1.2; Jr. Play Ass't. Man. JACK KELLER Jackson Vice-President Beware when the gods let loose a thinker on this planet.” Sr. Play 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. CL V.P.; Chorus 1,2; Photo Club 1, 2,3,4; Cardinette; Cardinal 1, 4. HAROLD HOLMES Jeep Treasurer Nature made him, then broke the mold. Band 2,3,4; Chorus 2; Jr. Play 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; W Club 2; Cardinette 4; Ass't Sports Ed.; Track 3. Se U vt (?C Z46 JOHNNY WILLIAMS Bones Treasurer It is a great plague to be such a handsome man. Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Track 1,3; Photo Club I; Band 3,4. KEITH TOTTON Keith ie Reporter He was the bravest—he said so, and he should know. Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2; Jr. Play 2,3; Lib. 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Car- dinal 1,2,3,4; Prom Com. 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Cardinette 3,4; Photo Club 1, 2.3,4. 13 PAT ALBERT Patrick Pleasure and action make the hour short. G.A.A. 4; Chorus 1.2; Librarian 2,4; Cardinette Ass't. Ed. 3,4; Secretary JuniorClass; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. NORMAN BRUMMETT Thiney No civilized person goes to bed the day he gets up. Chorus 1; Band 2; Photo Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,3; Track 1,2,3,4. PAT ANDERSON Pattie All work and no funis not the life for me. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Band 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Cardinal 4; Girls Ensemble 2,3; Hilltop Herald 3. MARY LOU BUCKLEY Lou What would life be if I took it seriously? G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Songleader 3; Reporter G.A.A. 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 2,3; Jr. Play; Girls ensemble 3; Mixed ensemble 3. CHARLES BATCHELDER Batch Life is what you make it. F.F. A. 2,3,4; Sr. Play; Photo Club 1; Cardinal 1. JANICE BURDINE Jan’ She has her own thoughts and opinions. Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pro. Chairman; G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Cardinette 3; Ed. 4; Jr. Play; V.P. Class 1. 14 ROGER FLACH Codger A man after his own heart. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3, reporter 4; Photo Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4. NANCY HANES Nan A good heart is worth more than gold. Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Chair- man o f Projects 4, president. Chairman o f Public Relations for Section 13; Jr. Sr. Play; Cardinette 3,4; Feature Editor; Librarian 4; Sweetheart Candi- date 4. SHARILYN GEHRKEN Gerkie Yours received: We are out of halos in your size. -St. Peter Chorus 1; Dramatic Club 1; Tri - Y 2; Student Council 2; Red Peppers 1,2,3; KAT 2; FHA 4; G.A.A. 4. MARY H1LDABRAND Punk” So modest she wouldn't even do improper fractions. Chorus 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2; Treasurer; G.A.A. Secretary 4; Jr. Play; Homecoming candi- date 4; Cl. Secretary 1; Cl. V. Pres. 2. EARLINE HAMILTON Boots A little backward about com- ing forward. Chorus 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. JANE HERR Janie” She’s a charming bit of scen- ery in the landscape of the school. Band 1,2,3,4; Contest duet 2; Contest quartet 3; Chorus 1,2, 3; Girls' Mixed Ensemble 3; sextet 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Re- porter 2; Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3; Degree Chairman 3; Home- coming Queen Candidate 1; Junior Carnival Queen Candi- date 2; Cardinette. Sports Edi- tor 2. 15 JANET LEHN Jan Thevery peak of perfection.” Cheerleader 2,3,4; Cardinal 1; Cardinette 1; Chorus 1,2; Red Cross 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Play; Prom Comm. 3. BETTY BOYER LENNEY Toots Never love unless you can stand all the faults of man. Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Cardinette 3; Sport Ed. 4; Sr. Play; Cl. Treasurer HELEN MUSGRAVES McROBERTS Mussy” I graduate with pleasure not OLIVE McNEELY Snooks Take everyone's advice, then do as you please. Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F. H.A. 1,2,3; Sr. Play; Cardi- nette 3,4. honor. Chorus 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; CL Treas. 1. PAT McCLURE Mert Salts her food with humor and peppers it with wit. Band 1, Rep. 2, Pub. Ch. 3, Pres. 4; CL Pres. 2; Cl. V-P. 3; Ca- mera Club 1,2; Chorus 1,2; F. H.A. I; Photographer2; Parlim. 3; G.A.A. 1, Pt. Ch. 2. Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Jr. Sr. Play; Home- coming Queen Cand. 3. X WILLIAM MOONEY Bill Knowledge is proud that he learned so much. F.F.A. 1. 16 CHARLES NOTTINGHAM Chuck Never do today what you can do tomorrow. Sr. Play. HOLMES SCHECK Shag I am not in the roll of com- mon men. Art Club 1, Pres.; Jr. Play 3. RICHARD PULLINS Dick Frequently, within my brain, I gently think a thought. Basketball 1,2; Baseball2; Track 3; Chorus 1,2; Band 1.2; Photo Club 1. NANCY SCHIEBLY Nance A smile for every girl, and two for every boy. F.H.A. 1.2.3,4; G.A.A. 1.2; Jr. Play. Sr. Play; Lib. 2,3.4; Car- dinette 4; Art Ed. Carnival Queen Candidate 2,3. DONALD SARVER Slobber Never mind the why and where- fore. Play 2; Jr. Play 3. JACQUELYN SCHWEITZER Jackie 1 would rather wear out than rust out. Chorus 1,2; Band 4; Flag Carrier G.A.A. 1.2.3,4; Cardinal 3,4; Ed; Jr. Play; Photo Club 1; Cl. Sec. 2; Cardinette 2. 17 DONALD SMITH Duck The world makes way for a determined man. Photo 1,2,3.4; Cardinal 3.4; Chorus 1,2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. NANCY WARNICK Nannie ”1 am a woman. What I think, I must speak. Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H. A. 1,2,3; Reporter Homecoming Can. 2; Band 2; Cardinette 3. DONNA WILLIAMS Dona My grades mean nothing to me, my fun so much.” Chorus 1,2; Cardinette 1,2,3; Cardinal 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Ass't. Point Chairman 3; Jr. Class Play. 1 MARY MARGARET STREIGHT Margie Some people think the world was made for fun and so do I. Dr.Cl. 1; Chorus 1,2; G.A.A. 2, 3,4; Jr. Play; Cardinette 3; F. H.A. 2,3. JAMES WILLIAMS Fry Go away girls, you bother me. Band 1.2,3,4; Jr. Play. 18 Sencon tetany In September of 1950, Forty-nine Greenhorns crashed the quiet halls of W.L.H.S. By the time school was out in the spring of '51, we knew, as everyone else did, that we were one class never to be forgotten. During this year, we elected the following offi- cers: President, Kenneth Howe; Vice President, Janice Burdine; Secretary, Suzie Baker; Treasurer, Helen Musgraves, and Class Reporter, Janet Lehn. Mrs. Nugent stood by us as our class sponsor. Jane Herr was our Homecoming candidate. As Sophomores, we were a little more daring in our GOOD DEEDS at school. We elected the following officers: President, Pat McClure; Vice President, Jim Taylor; Secretary, Jackie Schweitzer; Treasurer, Jane Herr, and Reporter, Nancy Beall. Our class co-sponsors were Mrs. Nugent and Miss Mackey. Nancy Warnick was elected Homecoming Candidate. Nancy Scheibly and Harold Holmes were our candidates for Junior Carnival King and Queen. As Juniors, we were as proud as proud can be. Imagine, finally, we were upperclass- men. The studies were harder and our spare time was taken up by social events but it was a wonderful feeling- -just knowing that we were one step higher on the ladder of success. We worked hard on the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held at the South-Side Country Club, on May 16, 1953. To be able to afford this, we really had to work to raise the money. Our Junior Carnival, with Jane Herr and Johnny Williams as candidatesfor King and Queen, was a big success. Then we sponsored a Sweetheart Dance, Donkey Bas- ketball game and last, but surely not least, our Junior Play, Feudin' Over Yonder”, di- rected by Miss Morgan. For our Homecoming Candidate, we elected Pat McClure. And now, at last, Seniors. Oh, the past years at W.L.H.S. have been wonderful, but this is THE year. We have been busy selecting our cards, announcements, senior pic- tures, and we had a senior trip to the Ozarks planned. As our officers this year, we elected: President, Jim Taylor; Vice President; Jack Keller; Secretary, Harold Holmes; Treasurer, Johnny Williams, and Reporter, Keith Totton. For our candidates for Junior Carnival King and Queen, we elected Nancy Scheibly and Jim Williams, and for our Homecoming Candidate, Mary Hildabrand. We selected as our Sweetheart Candidate, Nancy Hanes. Our Senior Play One Wild Night was directed by Miss Hostler. Now that we have completed our high school years, we are ready to venture on into life on our own. Many will go on to school, and others will take their place in the world in one of many chosen professions. It will make no difference which profession we choose, because we will be leaning on what we have learned during our past years in school. As the years go by, we will look back over the time we spent at W.L.H.S. with appreciation and fond memories. 19 TOOt I, Earline Hamilton, will my U.S. History book to Jo Ellen Jones in hopesshewill use it more than I did. I, Norman Brumett, will my good behavior and ability to act innocent to Joe Roger who already has a good start. I, Nancy Hanes, will my English IV book to any Junior who would like to have it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I, Helen McRoberts, will my ability to get a man and keep him to Barbara Hall. I, Patty Anderson, will my ability to get a boy's class ring and keep it to Carol Ann Miller. I, Janice Burdine, will my membership in F.H.A. to anyone who wants it. its lots of fun, but also lots of work. I, James Taylor, will my ability to get along with Miss Kirby to Richard Hammel. I, Nancy Warnick, will my ability to stay single to Sancy Garvin. I, Mary Lou Buckley, will my Bookkeeping book to Sancy Garvin, I hope you get as much enjoyment out of it as 1 did. I, Roger Flach, will some of my excess speed to Lloyd Brumett. I, Nancy Scheibly, will my place in World Problems class to anyone who is interested in a wonderful class. I, Jim Williams, will my ability to be bashful around the girls but still have my share of fun to Lloyd Brumett who has a good start. I, Sharilyn Gehrken, will my bashfulness to Patty Blakeman. I, Dick Pullins, will my extra 1 4 credit to Stanley Tuggle. I, Pat McClure, will my beautiful nickname (Myrtle Mae) to anyone glamorous enough to deserVe it. I, Margie Streight, will my ability to be heard beyond the first row of seats in a play to Alice Betzer. I, Harold Holmes, will my continual interest in women to Gary Hopkins in hopes that he has as much fun out of it as I have. I, Jane Herr, will my ability to understand Marilyn Holtzman to Ted Kirby. I, Betty Lenney, will my ability to get along with boys to Barbara Hall. I, Charles Batchelder, will my books that 1 used very much to Denny Rotz. Use them as much as I did, Denny. I, Pat Albert, will my Geometry book to anyone who is brave enough to take Geometry. I, Holmes Scheck, will my size eleven shoes to Ted Kirby. I, Mary Hildabrand, will my southern accent to any Yankee girl who finds it different to find a man. 1, Jack Keller, will the darkroom to Jim Heinz and the school camera to Lonnie McClung. I, Don Sarver, will my record of going to three top schools during my 4 high school years but graduating from the best one to Ronnie Morthland. I, Don Smith, will my love of Algebra II to Paul Seaman. I, Olive McNeely, will my seat in U.S. History class to any Junior who wants it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I, Bill Mooney, will all my sharpened but unused pencils to Charles Pfeifer. I, Keith Totten, will my good behavior and study habits in the classroom to Ted Kirby. I, Janet Lehn, will my cheerleading tights to Barbara Hall. Don't bustem' Barb. I, Johnny Williams, will my ability to rebound in basketball to Charlie Cheffer. I, Charles Nottingham, will my ability to make a guitar talk to Richard Lukens. I, Jackie Schweitzer, will my U.S.O. sign to Janet Hopkins in hopes that she gets as good a guy out ot it as I did. I, Bill Vaughn, will my ability to be a second Barney O'Field to Jimmy Binkley, in hopes he doesn't hit a cob truck like I did. I, Donna Williams, will all the fun I had at W.L.H.S. to Andrea Gehrken. We, the Senior Class, will our sophistication to the Juniors. Use it conservatively, Juniors. We, the Senior Class, will the new high school to the Sophomores hoping they take better care of it than we did this one. We. the Senior Class, will the next three years to the Freshmen. That will give you time to bring your grades up to the present standards we have set. We, the Senior Class, will our empty chairs in the classrooms to the faculty hoping that they will be filled by students who are less nerve-racking and troublesome than we--Good Luck to you! In witness whereof, we the Class of 1954, having been certified by recognized medical authorities as be- ing of sound mind and weak body, have set our hands and seal hereto this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four. (Seal) (Signed) 20 'PtafiAeccf Mrs. Helen Musgraves McRoberts and Mrs. Betty Boyer Lenney who both had a head start on their ca- reer before school was out, now too have a head start on raising little papooses. Helen and Wendy have an even dozen and Betty and Roger slowly catching up with nine. Jim Taylor made his first million within two weeks after school was out. To this day no one has found out how. He had better be thinking about making his second million fast because Mrs. James Taylor, the former Nancy Warnick, is spending it faster than Jim can make it. The run-away marriage of Jackie Schweitzer and Harold Holmes in November of 1953fell through during the summer of '54. Jackie's taste was too rich for Harold so she sued for divorce and married one of Uncle Sam's millionaires and has now taken over Washington D.C. Harold continued playing pro-base- ball for the Warrensburg major league team and became a multi-millionaire. Roger Flach, now heavy-weight champion wrestler tried a Full Nelson on his wife, the former Pat Anderson, to keep her home one night but was hospitalized when she turned the tables on him with a wonderful arm-breaker. Something he didn't know was she had been taking jiu-jit-su. Don Smith is now testing jet planes for the U.S. Air Force. He broke the world's speed record of the air but was arrested for speeding by policeman, Jim Williams, who pilots a jet police crusier. Charles Batchelder who owns a small farm outside of Warrensburg, has equipped it with a new jet trac- tor. He now has the problem of stopping at the ends of his fields before plowing the next-door neighbor's too. Mr. Bill Mooney was discovered by 20th Century Fox producer, Don Sarver, one day while plowing one of Charle's fields along the highway. Bill can now be seen in the hit movie Back Home on the Farm.” Miss Donna Williams and Miss Margie Streight are still touring the world entertaining the servicemen. They still live by the motto they set years ago, variety is the spice of life.” The feudin' between the former Pat McClure and Dick Pullins in their Senior History Class developed into love and marriage. Mrs. Pullins finally won fame by being sole owner of the only atomic mousetrap plant in the world and her penny-pinching husband, who never did solve the puzzle of putting pipes to- gether, is trying to live off her name and money. Mr. Holmes Scheck has become the top engineer of this country and has just finished his construction of what he calls The By-pass of United States. It is a deluxe highway, built 5,000 feet in the air, that runs from New York to San Francisco, by-passing everything in between. Miss Nancy Hanes now Home Economics teacher at W.L.H.S. still finds ithard to make the kids under- stand the subject. Now she knows why her former teacher always felt like pulling her hair out. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams, the former Nancy Scheibly, are still wearing their crowns of Mr. and Mrs. Universe, being undefeated for ten years. After being crowned king and queen of the Hornhonkers during their Senior year at high school, they rose straight to stardom. Their publicity agent decided it would be best for their careers to be married, but to this day they have done nothing except fight. Be- tween the two of them, they own 52 pure-bred dogs. They have hired special veterinarians to travel with them on their tours; Johnny hired Jane Herr, who is a great understander of dogs and lonely men, and Nancy hired Keith Totton, who will stop at nothing to show Jane that he, too, loves her. Nancy has fallen for Keith, but can Mr. and Mrs. Williams' career withstand a split-up? Mr. Jack Keller, widely-known designer, of Ding-Dong Hats for Women, has an hour T.V. program of his own on station I.O.U., Channel 1, Warrensburg, Illinois. He just hired a new model, Miss Janet Lehn, who doesn't mind wearing the Weird creations of Mr. Keller. Miss Olive McNeely, world's fastest shorthand writer, is now private secretary to the first woman pre- sident of the United States--Miss Sharilyn Gehrken. Miss McNeely says she takes 500 words a minute and takes about 100 letters a day from Pres. Gehrken. They are all to servicemen of the U.S. Pres. Gehrken has informed the U.S. that the first wonderful thing she will do as president is to bring all of the ser- vicemen home from overseas to her--or rather to THEIR loved ones. Earline Hamilton, who is now married, is living in the first completely plastic house ever built. This house was designed by Mary Lou Buckley for the benefit of nosey neighbors. Miss Janice Burdine, who spent all her savings to go to England, then didn't have any money to come home with, stayed there and became the dress designer and tailor for the Royal Family of England. She has made more than a fortune, but is now afraid to come back to the U.S. because 3 4 of it would be taken away for income taxes. Charles Nottingham, who isnow one of Godfrey's friends on his T.V. program, is still climbing higher to stardom. He asked Godfrey for a raise the other day, and he is now singing, Be Thankful You're Alive. Norman Brumett is back on the midget track again after being laid up in the hospital for two weeks under the full care of head-nurse, Pat Albert. Seems as though Norman was driving in the Championship race at Indianapolis when Miss America, Miss Mary Hildabrand, rose from her seat in the announcer's booth to cheer for him, after recognizing him as a former classmate. Seeing this American beauty. Nor- man lost control of his midget and plunged into the side wall of the track. A romance has bloomed be- tween the two now. 21 Earline Hamilton.......................To get married. Norman Brumett..........................To do the Air Force some good. Nancy Hanes.............................To be an elementary school teacher. Helen McRoberts.........................To practice what I learned in Home Ec. IV. Jack Keller.............................To have an ambition. Patty Anderson..........................To be a head nurse in the Heman Hospital. Janice Burdine.........................To be a secretary. James Taylor...........................To make my first million two weeks after school is out. (Of course I have my own print- ing press) Nancy Wamick............................To spend Jim Taylor's first million. Mary Lou Buckley........................To be a professional basketball player. Roger Flach............................Just to sleep. Nancy Scheibly.........................Marry a 6 foot Texan who owns 2 thousand head of cattle. Jim Williams...........................To overcome my bashfulness. Sharilyn Gehrken.......................Live a long and happy life. Laugh and be merry. Dick Pullins............................To be a master plumber. Pat McClure.............................To be the first person to build an atomic mouse- trap. Margie Streight.........................Be the first to invent an automatic back- scratcher. Harold Holmes...........................To become a professional baseball player and a high school coach. Jane Herr...............................To be the first woman veterinarian in Warrens- burg, and have a handsome intern. Don Sarver..............................To be a contractor. Betty Lenney............................To be a private secretary. Charles Batchelder......................To make an automatic can opener. Pat Albert..............................To be a nurse. Holmes Scheck...........................To be an engineer. Mary Hildabrand.........................To be a private secretary for a lawyer. Don Smith...............................To fly a jet airplane. Olive McNeely...........................To be a secretary. Bill Mooney............................A listener. Donna Williams.........................Like practically everyother girl, get married to a man who's tall, dark—well rich anyway. Keith Totten............................To become a veterinarian. Janet Lehn..............................To live my life the best I know how. Johnny Williams.........................To go to college and play basketball. Charles Nottingham.....................To become a radio star. Jackie Switzer..........................To marry one of Uncle Sam’s millionaires. Bill Vaughn.............................To be a second Rudolph Valentine, only better. 22 CUSSES CAROLYN LICHTENBERGER DELLIS PIERSON Treasurer Class Reporter In 1951, fifty-one green freshmen came to Warrensburg-Latham High. They aren't too green any more, because now they have some very good sports stars and entertainers. The class has people who, like the seniors and other classes, think only of making money, while others think only of spending it. Yes, they have changed a lot in two years. Their population is on the decrease and has been for two years. They have had some new people this year: Maxine Lowe and Don Cook, and they lost Lee An- drews and Gene Ray Faith. They have sponsored some good activities this and last year, such as the carnival and the never-to-be -forgotten pop machine. Last year, they had the popcorn machine. Judy Sue Cross was nominated queen candidate for the Homecoming. Gene Lehn and Stanley Tuggle were chosen king and queen of thejunior Carnival. For the Sweetheart Dance, also sponsored by the Jun- iors, Carolyn Lichtenberger was our candidate. 'As a whole, I think the class of '55 is an exceptional one. It has been very progressive this year, for which we thank our advisor, Mrs. Kreker. 23 RACHAEL BLAKEMAN HAROLD CLEM DON COOK GARY HOPKINS JOANNE JACOBS PAUL JAMES GARY JOHNSTON GENE LEHN TED KIRBY MAXINE LOWE JOE ROGER RICHARD LUKENS JIM MAXWELL BETTY RAGSDALE MARGARET MCGILL DON RICHARDSON CHARLES PFEIFER BOB RICHNER 2? PAUL SEEMAN RUTH STANDERFER VINA STANDERFER •} JOHN SHIVELY DON SIMONTON ‘Pont'tfUte RACHAEL BLAKEMAN........... I Led 3 Lives HAROLD CLEM.......’’Files Of Jeffery Jones DON COOK........................ Comedy Hour JUDY SUE CROSS......... A Date With Judy” JANET EMERY......................... Gang Busters ARVID GALLOWAY..................... Gene Autry BARBARA HALL . ........... Wendy Warren” NANCY HAYNES.......... Private Secretary JIM HEINZ........................... Boston Blackie LeROY HOFFMAN................. Dr. I.Q.” GARY HOPKINS........... I’ve Got A Secret JOANNE JACOBS........... Woman's World PAUL JAMES............... Captain Video GARY JOHNSTON......................... Saxy Dowell JO ELLEN JONES.......... Moods and Music TED KIRBY.............. You Asked For It JOE KOGER................... Howdy Doody GENE LEHN.......................... Super Circus CAROLYN LICHTENBERGER . . . . Meet Millie MAXINE LOWE............. My Friend Irma RICHARD LUKENS...................... Sky King JIM MAXWELL................... Badge 714 MARGARET McGILL...................... Ma Perkins CHARLES PFEIFER................... Public Prosecutor RALPH TRUMP SHERREL WHITE DELLIS PIERSON.................. The Web BETTY RAGSDALE.............. Triple Streak DON RICHARDSON............. For the Ladies BOB RICHNER........... Mr. District Attorney PAUL SEEMAN................... Mr. Peepers JOHN SHIVELY................ Feature Film DONALD SIMONTON............... Uncle Al MERILYN STANDERFER .... Bar None Ranch VINA STANDERFER .... Toast Of The Town RALPH TRUMP........... Down On The Farm STANLEY TUGGLE............... Liberace SHERREL WHITE............... The Mask 26 SCOTT MAXWELL RICHARD SMITH Treasurer Reporter “i¥t4tonfy We are Sophomores now and we feel more at ease at being upper-under classmen. Our candidates for King and Queen for the Junior Carnival were Marie Dunaway and Bob O' Dell. We are very proud to say the Sophomore Homecoming Queen Candidate. Deanna Bourne, was elected Queen. Our last year's Queen Candidate was Gloria Alsup. Gloria is now attending the Brown County High School in Mt. Sterling. Harriet Albin was our candidate for the Sweet- heart Dance. The Sophomore classmates that left us this year were: Lester Andrews, Retha Blauth, Dody Musgraves, Sandra Kunz, Marvin Miller, and Bud Overheul. Russell Egnew was the new student who came into our Sophomore Class this year. We are deeply grateful to Miss Hostler, our class sponsor, who has helped us so much during the year. 27 YVONNE BUSH MARIE DUNAWAY DARLENE BABB t THOMAS ECRET 28 ED SCHAFFER VIRGINIA FITE CARL FAITH NORMA FLACH RICHARD FENT MARY GARVIN GAYLON HARRELL LOUISE HAVENER JANET HOPKINS GEORGE HOWE ROBERT JOHNSTON JEWELL LILLICH 29 FRED McGILL ROBERT MONINGER LORETTA MATHEWS ROBERT O’DELL CAROL ANN MILLER MARY PEASE ARVIN POTTER WILLIAM SHELLEY BEULAH RANDOLPH ROBERT TAYLOR DENNIS ROT Z ROBERT THATCHER 30 HAROLD THOMAS JOYCE WARNICK NORMAN WHITE PATRICIA WILBER MARVIN ZINN Edwin Adams.......................... Pa Kettle Bob Johnston . . . Norma Adams........................ Judy Graves” Jewell Lillich . . Harriet Albin................... Harriet Nelson Fred McGill . . . Darlene Babb...................... Deloris Ryan Loretta Matthews Alice Betzer.................... Arlene Francis Scott Maxwell . . Jim Binkley.........................’Dick Tracy Carol Ann Miller Patricia Blakeman.................. Doris Day Marvin Miller . . Deanna Bourne....................... Doty Mack Bob Moniger . . Lloyd Brumett...................... Lum Edwards Bob O'Dell . . . . Jeanette Buckley..................... Eve Arden Mary Pease . . . . Yvonne Bush........................ Martha Raye Arvin Potter . . . Marie Dunaway.............. Tallulah Bankhead Beulah Randolph Carl Faith..................... Captain Video Dennis Rotz Richard Fent......................... Uncie Al Ed Schaefer . . . Virginia Rite.................. Emogine Coco William Shelley Norma Flach....................... Fluffy Adams Dick Smith . . . . Sancy Garvin................... Sophie Tucker Robert Taylor . . Larry German...................'Jackie Gleason Bob Thatcher . . Richard Hammel.................. Art Linkletter Harold Thomas . Gaylon Harrell.................. Danny Thomas Joyce Warnick . . Louise Havener.................... Lucille Ball Norman White . . Janet Hopkins..................... Ann Southern Patricia Wilber . George Howe..................... Rocky Marciano Marvin Zinn . . . Julius La Rosa ...... Marge” . . Ed Sullivan Loretta Young Abner Peabody Margie Albright . Tony Martin . . Herb Shriner . . Red Buttons . . . Ma Kettle . . . Sid Ceaser . Calamity Jane . . Range Rider . Hank McKune . . Milton Berle . . . Jerry Lewis . . Tony Parker 'Robert Q. Lewis . . . Fred Allan . Marie Wilson . Arthur Godfrey . . . Jane Stacy . Gary Moore 31 HARLEY PONSLER President BOB JONES Vice-president RICHARD HOWE Secretary CHARLES CHEFFER Treasurer MERLE TUGGLE Reporter 0?'te46 Kcut (?Ca 4 'ttyc fo'Uf At the Freshman class's first meeting they elected officers. Har- ley Ponsler, President; Bob Jones, Vice President; Richard Howe, Sec- retary; Charles Cheffer, Treasurer; and Merle Tuggle, Class Reporter. Mr. Arnold was their class sponsor. Their first party came off inOctober with dancing, games, refresh- ments and a skit. The freshman candidates for king and queen of the Junior carnival were Carol Dial and Harley Ponsler. The candidate for Homecoming Queen was Emmy Baker. Nancy Nottleman was chosen the Freshman's candidate for Sweetheart at the Valentine Sweetheart Dance. 32 BARBARA BOURNE LLOYD BRINK TERRY BUCKLEY DORIS BUCKNER CAROL DIAL 33 JOHN DICKEY EDWARD HARDING PAT HEFT ALICE HENDERSON SHIRLEY JESTIS JUDY JONES JACK KNIGHT 34 BETTY SUE KOGER JOYCE LOGUE STANLEY LEHN MARY LOWE FRANCES LOBB LONNY McCLUNG 1 RICHARD MARINER Ak. EUGENE MATTHEWS CHARLOTTE MAYBERRY RONALD M ORTH LAND NANCY NOTTELMANN DAVID OVERHEUL 35 MARY ANN PLANKHORN FAR A LEE SCRIBNER BARBARA SMITH LENORA SMITH RAY STANDERFER MARGIE THOMASON 36 'P yifruzit Dave Antrim Robert Babb Emogene Baker Mary Bates Sue Black George Blauth Barbara Bourne Lloyd Brink Dean Buckley Terry Buckley Charles Cheffer Carol Dial John Dickey Minnie Earl Wanda Ferry Andrea Gehrken Gilbert Hahn Sandra Hanes Edward Harding Pat Heft Alice Henderson Richard Howe Shirley Jestis Judy Jones Bob Jones Jack Knight Betty Kbger Stanley Lehn Home sweet home wine Quick mix type Pops up one at a time Regular and kingsize Non-scuff Kitchen fresh Deep dimension The pause that refreshes Turns for the tummy More bounce to the ounce Luckies taste better Look to Libby’s for perfec- tion You like it, it likes you Duz does everything They are not good, they’re Perfect! ’’ Quick on the draw Good to the last drop Bubble action Shot from guns Look for the red and white label There's a world of differ- ence Hole-in-head does it Nine lives Pepsi Cola hits the spot Good hot soup for lunch Nostoop.no squat, no squint Meets you halfway Thirsty? Just Whistle Frances Lobb Joyce Logue Mary Lowe Lonny McClung Richard Mariner Eugene Matthews Charlotte Mayberry Ronald Morthland Nancy Nottleman Dave Overheul Mary Ann Plankhorn Harley Ponsler Kay Pullins John Robinson Fara Lee Scribner Barbara Smith Lenora Smith Ray Standerfer Margerie Thomason Wilson Thompson Merle Tuggle Betty Turner Stanley Waddell Kathryn White Richard Wilber Charlotte Williams Doris Buckner I'd walk a mile 99 44 100‘7o Pure Always faithful When it rains, it pours” It’s new, it’s blue It whips Kitchen tested Push, pull, click, click” Softer than ever Look sharp, feel sharp, be sharp” The skin you love to touch A treat instead of a treat- ment The fragrance men love An oat cereal ready to eat” First with the finest With pressure it's fresher You never had it so clean Not a cough in a carload Now is the time for Jell-o It's said and done” Mmmm mighty good Money back guarantee Strong damp or dry Four flour flavor You know it's good if it’s HEINZ Say it with flowers The best for you 37 s4pucuCtu e Agriculture is an elective course offered to any high school student who wishes to take it. This year we have one Junior girl taking Agriculture IV. This is an unusual event here at W. L. H. S. although it shouldn't be, since agriculture affects the lives of future farm girls as well as farm boys. Our school offers a complete course in agriculture for high school students. The first year the student is offered the study of soil and crops. He then takes animal science his second year. For his third year in agriculture he takes farm machinery, and for his terminal course in agriculture the study of farm man- agement is offered. 38 The five commercial courses offered are: Typing. Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Business Machines, and Of- fice Practice. Taking a peek into these classes 1 am sure you will hear the steady pecking of the type- writers and business machines, the mumbling of fig- ures, and the scratching of a pen taking shorthand. These subjects offer a vast opportunity to students who wish to enter into the business world after grad- uation. 39 40 StupliaA Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are required to take English, so that nearly everyone is in one of these classes. These English courses are planned to aid the students in learning to read and write more efficiently and to build larger vocabularies in order to be able to express themselves more fluently. Miss Hostler teaches the Freshman and Junior English. In the Freshman class the studentswork on grammar, essays, biographies and short stories. The Juniors study the READER'S DIGEST when they are not working on diagramming sentences, read- ing from the literature books, or studying in the grammar books. Sophomore English is taught by Mrs.Kreker. They study the different parts of sentences and read from the literature books. Senior English is an elective course taken by those who want to goon to school. This subject is taught by Miss Morgan. The students investigate literature of the world—China, Persia, India, France, Latin America, the Scandinavian countries, Spain, and England. Some of the more intensive work done by the class is a term paper on DON QUIXOTE, reports on novels by authors of the plays of Ibsen, and a comprehensive search into the works of William Shakespeare. The finer points of English, grammar and composition also are studied. 41 The Freshman girls began the year with teen-time topics, so that they might look better and act better. This includes units in good grooming and social etiquette. They put a lot of new ideas into prac- tice and then they planned a party at the end of the unit. Meal planning, food preparation and serving followed with most of the time spent on breakfasts and luncheons. The girls made many crisp, spring cotton dresses and pajamas in the second semester. Then they modeled their spring outfits and pajamas as our Spring Style Show. The Sophomore girls worked on food preservation, which was the leading topic, followed by meal management and principles of cooking based on dinner menus. They also made some very pretty summer dresses, suits, formals, and dusters which they modeled at the Spring Style Show. Our last unit is Understanding Ourselves and Others, and Problems in Personal Grooming . This unit provides a better understanding of the problems faced when employed. In Homemaking,Group 4, which contains Junior girls and Senior girls, we made preparations for mar- riage and family living. This was the topic of conversation for several weeks. Then we studied about preparation for parenthood. Child care and training followed this. The girls enjoyed the Home Planning unit which included a number of field trips. We concluded our study with the very difficult problem of Home Managements, both time and money. 42 ttdu4 U zl Industrial Arts is an elective course offered to all boys of all four years. The first semester of the Freshman year the student can choose between sketching or woodworking. The second semester the stu- dent has the choice of General Metal I or Electricity I. The first semester of the Sophomore year the student has the option of taking Drafting I or Woodworking. In the second semester there is the choice of General Metal II or Electricity II. The first semester of the Junior year the student can elect to take Drafting II or Woodworking II. In the second semester there are the two electives of General Metal III or Electricity III. The first semester of the Senior year the student can choose Drafting III or Machine Woodworking. The second semester of the Senior year there is the choice of Auto Mechanics or Advanc- ed Electricity IV. 43 Speech If you're right and I'm wrong, prove it! The Speech class is involved here in the process of debate. Public speaking, oral interpretation, development of personal traits and discussion also were studied. The Life of The Christmas Party was the one-act Christmas Play present- ed by the Speech class on December 23. A further study of dramatics was cli- maxed by the presentation of three one-act productions in May. The class also wrote and produced four fifteen-minute radio plays. Since Latin I and II are taught in alternate years, there is no Latin I class this year. However, the Latin II class is small but alert. Having read of the exploits of Hercules and the Argonauts, they then read Caesar’s Gallie Wars and found them much less terrifying than they had feared. Their column Vox Latinae appeared in each issue of the CARDINETTE. 44 General Mathematics is a review of mathematics. In addition, it takes up practical business problems. Algebra is a subject concerned with the methods of solving problems and using equations. We study how to solve equations of different types and how to use letters as numbers--positive, negative and imaginary. Geometry is the measuring and studying of the forms and shapes of objects. Students of Geometry also learn how to prove the things which they believe to be true and how to think logically. Trigonometry and Solid Geometry are taught alternately with Algebra II. 45 Science General Science is an introduction to science enabling the Freshmen to be able to choose better the field in which he might be interested. The class in Biology studied plant life in the first semester, concentrating mainly on the ten life processes. The second semester was a study of animals, ending with anatomy. Chemistry is a study of the composition and the chemical change that alter materials. Many experiments are used to aid in the understanding of the theory. The second semester is an introduction to organic chemistry. Each student makes some useful organic or inorganic product as a project. 46 (fanC ‘ “P. S- Under the direction of Miss Marilyn Morgan, the girls learned to play bas- ketball, soccer, speedball, recreational games,softball, volleyball, deck tennis, tennis, golf, badminton, social dancing, square dancing, and corrective exercises. The third hour class put on a very helpful school clean-up campaign. They also put on little skits for the whole school expressing the do’s and don’ts of school behavior. When the weather permits the third hour class goes out and participates in games as do the other classes. “P. £ ■ Boys' Physical Education in instructed by Coach John Kiick. This class is required for all four years. Those boys who are not engaged in a major sport, play touch football and in the early fall, play baseball. Of course there is the calisthenics that all the boys enjoy, and vigorous dodgeball. 47 Social Science The subjects under social science includes American Democracy, U.S. Hist- ory and World Problems. American Democracy and U. S. History are required subjects, taken during the Junior and Senior years. These two subjects teach the fundamentals of our government and the history of our country. World Hist- ory is an elective course usually taken during the Sophomore year. In this course, the student studies the general history of the world from the beginning to the present. One of our newest elective courses is World Problems. Every week in World Problems we get a weekly newspaper covering the news of the past week and of coming events. TfCcxed @6 viu4' The chorus had a very eventful first semester. The boys' Barber Shop Quartet sang on programs, and for some requests. Some of the upperclassmen girls organized an ensemble that met after regular Chorus. The whole Chorus went caroling at Christmas in Decatur, which was followed by a party. We were all very sorry when Miss Taylor had to leave us at the end of the semester. 49 (fotfo' £ t4e t Ce 50 PRESIDENT. . . . VICE PRESIDENT, REPORTER....... . . PAT MCCLURE STANLEY TUGGLE . . JO ELLEN JONES Gotten @6UHCil FRESHMAN....................BOB JONES SOPHOMORE.............RICHARD HAMMEL JUNIOR.....................JOE KOGER SENIOR..................JOHN WILLIAMS TfC lcAtK £v€K€ We marched in the Atlanta Homecoming parade and received the 1st place trophy in the marching band competition. We also marched in the Assumption Centennial Parade. We marched in the I.S.N.U. Homecoming Parade and participated in the band show competition at the University High School football field. Afterwards we watched the homecoming football game. We marched in Warrensburg for a 4-H parade. At the district solo and ensemble contest at Bloomington we received five first-and three second-division ratings out of eight entries. ARVIN POTTER STANLEY TUGGLE LEROY HOFFMAN BRASS QUARTET SAXOPHONE QUARTET JO ELLEN JONES CLARINET QUARTET BRASS SEXTET FIRST DIVISION FIRST DIVISION FIRST DIVISION FIRST DIVISION FIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION SECOND DIVISION SECOND DIVISION STATE FINALIST CORNET SOLO CORNET SOLO BASS CLARINET SOLO BARITONE HORN SOLO td The Band Boosters have worked hard this year and bought a set of tympani, and four new French Horns. Some of the events which they sponsored were: A home talent show Flying High.” a square dance and the selling of Easter Corsages. 51 52 ATHLETICS 'Saae zM Left to Right: Front Row: Roger, Hopkins, Lukens, Richner, White, Lehn, Binkley, Holmes, James. Back Row: Kirby, Adams, Brummett, Coach Kiick, Hoffman, Waddell, Jones. In Front: Manager John Dickey. The athletic team coached by John E. Kiick started off very good. The baseball team won the title in the Macon Co. with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Sc ne SCHOOL PLAYED WLHS VISITORS KENNEY KENNEY 8 5 BLUE MOUND BLUE MOUND 10 1 NIANTIC HERE 5 2 MACON MACON 1 3 FINDLEY HERE 1 0 STONINGTON HERE 17 5 53 So46et zCC The Co-Captains of the basketball team this year were John Williams and Joe Koger. Harold Holmes had the best freethrow percentage. The team won 15 games and lost 10. They were tied for second place in the Cenois Confer- ence, and were third in the Macon County Tournament. The outstanding athlete was John Williams. Sco%e TEAM WHERE PLAYED WLHS VISITORS NOKOMIS HERE 66 38 WILLIAMSVILLE THERE 46 34 MAROA HERE 62 70 NIANTIC THERE 65 50 MT. ZION HERE 56 63 BETHANY HERE 74 52 LOVING TON HERE 90 48 WITT THERE 67 44 RIVERTON LAKEVIEW TOURNAMENT 48 52 LOVINGTON THERE 70 44 ARGENTA HERE 60 61 MAROA THERE 50 49 WITT HERE 96 60 NIANTIC HERE 73 45 MT. ZION MACON CO. TOURNAMENT 57 45 ARGENTA MACON CO. TOURNAMENT 51 53 MAROA MACON CO. TOURNAMENT 57 46 MT. ZION THERE 51 66 LAKEVIEW THERE 50 58 BLUE MOUND HERE 72 62 BETHANY THERE 64 59 MACON THERE 47 56 ATLANTA HERE 72 67 MT. PULASKI THERE 51 55 MT. ZION REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 61 75 Standing: (Left to Right): Gary Johnston, Stanley Lehn, Harley Ponsler, Lloyd Brumett, Jimmy Binkley, Gaylon Harrell. Sitting: John Dickey, Manager; Bobby Jones, Bobby Johnston, Wilson Thompson, Stanley Waddell, Richard Hammel. 56 (V£eenCeade%4 Left to Right: Janet Lehn, Kay Pullins, Emma Baker, Janet Hopkins, and Gene Lehn. Back Row, Left to Right: James Maxwell, Harold Thomas, James Hienz, and Richard Luckens. Front Row: Larry German, Scott Maxwell, and Richard Hammel. 57 58 ACTIVITIES (fyvidietaC The Cardinal is the VVarrensburg-Latham’s yearbook published once a year by the hard work of the staff and our advisor Mr. Schwalbe. The yearbook records the activities of the school and of the students. 59 Back Row: (Left to Right): Andrea Gehrken, Sue Black, Frances Lobb, Harley Ponsler, Janet Emery Lenora Smith Betty Turner. Second Row; Charles Cheffer, Bobby Jones, Judy Jones, Fara Lee Scribner, Doris Buckner’, Margaret Mc- Gill, Harriet Albin, John Dickey. Front Row: Olive McNeely, Betty Lenney, Sports Editor; Pat Albert Assistant Editor- Janice Burdine, Editor-in-Chief; Harold Holmes, Ass't Sports Editor; Nancy Scheibly, Art Editor; Nancy Hanes Feature 0 uU«tette The CARDINETTE is the school paper which comes out at the end of each month. The paper contains accounts of the activities here at WLHS, together with pictures and timely information. Mrs. Barstead was the sponsor of the paper this year. She and the staff met every morning to work on the paper. The paper was always interesting--one that we looked forward to receiving each month. A lot of credit goes to Mrs. Barstead and her staff for such an excellent publication. 60 G. A. A. Officers 4, 4. The girls in G. A. A. have been quite busy this year anticipating and participating in the many sports and activities that Miss Morgan had planned for them. On September 11, the girls went on a picnic to Fairview Park. The picnic was for the girls who were being initiated for G. A. A. On December 16, the girls worked very hard for the G. A. A. Ban- quet. Babes in Toyland was the theme, and the girls put on a skit. The Stratosphere Stomp was a dance that everyone really enjoyed. It was held on January 23. Everyone was in their stocking feet. Along with these, the girls had time to play soccer, softball, bas- ketball, volleyball, badminton, and deck tennis. Several of the girls entered into the State Basket Shooting Contest. The girls went to llliopolis for the Play Day which was held on April 24. 61 ?.s4. Like every other year, F.H.A. kept us busy. We began by sponsor- ing the Homecoming. We observed National F.H.A. Week and con- tributed to the World Christmas Festival by sending a package over- seas. Each month we had our night meeting. Daddy-Date Night, F.H.A. Patty, Weiner Roast and Square Dance, and a Gift Wrapping Demon- stration were just a few of the activities. Then last, but not least, the new officers for next year were installed in a formal installation ser- vice. A climax to a wonderful year. 62 ?■ ?■ 4. This last year the F.F.A. had 18 membersenrolled in their chapter. There were 10 meetings held during the year. They also had a party with the F.H.A. girls. Last fall five of the members went to Kansas City to the National Convention, which is held there every year. During the year they bought a gilt to raise pigs to sell. This was their main money-raising project. They also sold magazines, hog troughs, and garden seeds. The annual banquet was held February 12 at the Y.M.C.A. The main speaker for the evening was Clarance Ropp from Normal, ill. He gave a very interesting talk. Everyone enjoyed the banquet and is looking forward to next year's. They also went to several judging contests, and did very well. They are looking forward to a very successful coming year. 63 iiiU Settcon, 'PCay Rodney Dodd was a healthy young man who, because most of his an- cestors had been neurotic invalids, refused to believe that he could live a normal life. He spent most of his time in a wheel chairand insisted upon taking cod-liver oil whether he needed it or not. When the young and charming Charlotte Allen appeared with his Aunt Myra, things began to happen. From then on, the house was in a turmoil. He almost lost his Aunt Myra's respect and also the chance to be an heir to her money. As the play drew near the end, everything was peaceful and quiet--they had all been put to sleep by the Willow Chlor- ophide. The cast included Keith Totten as Rodney Dodd, Suz- anne Baker Oakley as Henrietta, Don Smith as Jodwillow, Pat McClure as Aunt Myra Opal Dodd, Pat Anderson as Charlotte Allen, Charles Nottingham as Dr. Bell, Nancy Hanes as Nurse Trent, Jack Keller as Ned Steerwell, Betty Boyer Lenny as Doris Winthrop, Charles Batchelder as Hawkins, Roger Flach as Dickens, Jane Herr as Maribelle, Pat Albert as Mrs. Rooly, Olive McNeely as Mrs. Batsom, Janet Lehnas Jade Darnelli, Jim Williams as James Scorpio, and Roger Flach as Officer Brayder. 64 flutUon, PCcuf, The Juniors gave an outstanding play this year. The Inner Willy. It was a three-act comedy about a boy and his inner man. As you can guess the inner man caused a small riot. Miss Marilyn Morgan directed our play. We all had a lot of fun putting it on. The cast was: INNER WILLY WILLOUGHBY ADAMS A UNT OLGA AUNT HESTER AUNT LOUISE STANLEY CLARK MIKE CAROL MARTIN STANLEY TUGGLE LEROY HOFFMAN JO ELLEN JONES CAROLYN LICHTENBERGER JUDY SUE CROSS GARY JOHNSTON JOHN SHIVELY BARBARA HALL 65 UatV HVVdabtand andPauUa - Sue Cross and Norman Brumett. Ern °8e ie a,1(J Joe ger. One of the things that highlighted this year was the Homecoming. The theme, Because of You , was car- ried out in blue and silver. It was held in the high school gymnasium on November 14, with Johnny Moreland and his band providing music. The big moment was when Deanna Bourne, the Sopho- more candidate, was crowned queen. Her escort was Jim Binkley. The other candidates and escorts were: Senior, Mary Hildabrand escorted by Paul James; Junior, Judy Sue Cross escorted by Norman Brumett; and Freshman, Emogene Baker escorted by Joe Koger. Our Queen, Deanna Bourne. The Queen and her Court. One of the highlights of this year was the Sweetheart Dance. The theme was Heart of My Heart. This was only the second year for this function. The sweetheart of the year was Carolyn Lichtenberger, a Junior. The escort for our sweetheart was Gary Johnston. The other candidates wereNancy Hanes escorted by Paul James, Nancy Nottelman escorted by LeRoy Hoffman, and Harriet Albin escorted by Arvid Galloway. 67 Se Uo 954 First Row Sitting (Left to Right) Betty Lenney, Jack Keller, Jim Taylor, Harold Holmes, John Williams, Keith Totten, Richard Pullins, Norman Brumett. Second Row: Nancy Hanes, Janice Burdine, Earline Bourne, Donald Smith, Bill Mooney, Donna Williams, Olive McNeely, Mary Lou Buckey, Pat Anderson. Third Row: Donald Sarver, Jackie Schweitzer, Jim Williams, Holmes Scheck, Jane Herr, Pat McClure, Charles Nottingham, Nancy Warnick, Sharilyn Gehrken. Fourth Row: Helen McRoberts, Roger Flach, Janet Lehn, Margie Streight, Charles Batchelder, Pat Albert, Nancy Scheibly, Mary Hildabrand. 4CC-School ‘PicKtc 68 l fippy Ensrez.! 71 SW 0D'Uve'i Mr. Kerwood, Mrs. McGeorge, Mrs. Morthland, Mrs. Janvrin, Mr. Whitacre, Mrs. Whttacre, Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Belcher, Mr. Cheffer. flcutiton Se ietancf Mr. Williams Till November Mrs. Oglesby Mr. Miller Since November Mrs. Totten, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Sonneborne, Mrs. Kerwood. Cleanup King and Queen - Neckin' Party?? Swing yer pardner Carnival King and Queen New Officers - Long and short of the story - Mr. Ligon at work. Distribution of CARDINETTE Gifts for World Christmas Festival from F. H. A. Mrs. Gray, F. H. A. Practice Teacher. F. F. A. Father and Son Banquet. Who did it?? Next 70. ■� . S. New Door! @el'efruztea 'ZtaUMve e t 75 76 61 954 77 Pause that Refreshes! 78 79 Anywhere Son! @a H4tutt€C 82 84 Right over the plate Tea for two I won’t eat it! The NATIONAL BANK Of DECATUR On WATER ST. South Of CENTRAL PARK TVidU ?? 7UeU- TRY SAVING REGULARLY at our bank—the surest way to turn your dreams DECATUR ILLINOIS MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION into realities. Come in and open an account soon. THE BEST VALUE CLOTHES IN DECATUR DROBISCH MURHEID MEN CLOTHES SHOP Clothing — Furnishings PHONE 2-2052 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS BLDG. DECATUR ILLINOIS These Men Will Need Your Help . . . It won’t be long until your services and capabilities will be needed by successful business men. Character, resourcefulness and school record obviously will deter mine your starting role in business and your chances of success. As you reflect on your qualifications may we also suggest that you remember the conscientious efforts of your teachers during the years past, and consider the many hours they contributed to your advancement. We extend our very best wishes to every student of Warrensburg Latham High School and to its fine faculty. Dawson Wikoff Funeral Directors Wood at College Telephone 4421 Decatur OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 259 S. PARK STREET III. Typewriters Rentals — Sales — Service AUTHORIZED DEALER Parker and Scheaffer CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of 1954 MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY LINXWE Decatur BARNETT Sign Service 80 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE 280 N. Jasper Ph. 2-6567 diamonds watches DECATUR china crystal linens lamps perfume handbags TRUCK LETTERING All Post’s Join Post’s All Types - Signs - Pictorials diamonds sterling are silver club! CONNELLY’S ' ’Registered” pay only for your 33 per protection week Store For Men H. POST SONS 159 East Main St. Merchant at Prairie DECATUR ILLINOIS Decatur 1 llinois Schahl Home For Funerals Latham, Illinois CHARM BEAUTY STUDIO Individual hair Styling OWNER 8. OPERATOR Laura M. Perry Permanents Manicures 130 E. PRAIRIE DECATUR, ILLINOIS CREIGHTON JEWELRY STORE BEST WISHES To CLASS OF 1954 Dewitt-Admal S Associates Decatur , Illinois BLACK CO- PHILE’S Camera Shop Hardware, Paints industrial supplies dairy supplies sporting goods 125 E. North St. Decatur Illinois Where Quality and Service Lead RAUPP SON Shoe Store Decatur’s Photographic Center Where Courteous Service and Quality Come First 139 North Water 4 Decatur Illinois Potter Implement Company Latham, Illinois KOLBECK Electric Company TOWBRIDGE Authorized U.M.S. Distributor Limestone Phosphate Company 777 East William Phone - 7516 Latham Illinois Phone 4-3391 Walter Amberg Your Service Salesman Limestone - Phosphate Nitrogen — Potash Fertilizers Phone 2-191 Your soil clinic” fuel oils, gasoline, diesel fuels, paint, motor oil, greases C.C. RAGER SON LATHAM, ILLINOIS Compliments of BLUE MILL C. E. BALLINGER BARBER SHOP We Specialize In CHICKEN - STEAKS - SEA FOOD We serve your favorite drinks Dancing 9PM to Midnight IN WARRENSBURG HOURS 8-5 MON., TUE., FRI. 1099 W. WOOD ST. Sully’s Service Station Miller-O’Neill Brake Service Wheel Balancing floor coverings Draperies 601 E. Eldorado Decatur Illinois 120 W. Prairie Decatur Illinois Compliments °f Stahl Bros. The Colonial Restaurant Hardware furniture GE Appliances B.P.S. Paints Heating Electrical Service 1311 N. State RT. 48 Decatur, Illinois Mount Pulaski Illinois Compliments of TARGET FEED SUPPLY STALEY’S FEEDS 740 E. William St. Decatur, Illinois FOUNDED I860 BY JAMES MILLIKIN You will find the Millikin National a bank of friendly service with complete facilities to meet all your banking needs. Make the Millikin National your banking home. We invite your account THE MILLIKIN NATIONAL BANK of DECATUR, DECATUR, ILLINOIS Member Federal Deposit Member Federal Insurance Corporation Reserve System DECATUR’S OLDEST AND LARGEST BANK COURTESY OF COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. R. Zink Sanders EISNER FOOD STORE 345 West Eldorado St. Decatur Illinois KRIGBAUM Electric Co. Electrical Contractors 107 South Main St. Decatur Illinois HUBBARD STUDIOS 1337 East Lawrence St. Phone 3-8201 Decatur, Illinois Theo Peveler The Painter’s Friend 1438 N. Oakland Avenue Decatur Illinois If We Can Help MORAN f f rul ZfvnA Compliments from Patrons of Jack’s Cafe Warren sburg Illinois D R Welding Supply Company Oxygen Acetylene Carbide Welding Cutting Supplies Farm Welding ■ -- IJH-'UOTU L -JT t } 1 736 E. Division, Decatur, Illinois HOTEL CHARLES Decatur’s Fastest Growing Hotel Compliments of Club Flamingo Cafe Flamingo Curry’s Food Market Good Food Warren sburg BLAKEMAN’S Cities Service Jessies Costumin 9 111 i no is Washing — Greasing Simonizing Steam Cleaning Undercoating 600 E. Prairie Decatur, Illinois Phone 3-7813 Decatur Rentals Recitals Alterations Dressmaking 253)6 E. Main Phone 3-0312 Illinois JACK’S CAFE (Where Everybody Is Welcome) RAU HARDWARE AND APPLIANCE CO. Heating Plumbing 24-Hour Service Latham Illinois William L. Oakes Machinery Co. 320 N. Morgan Street Phone 2-0188 Decatur Drug Co. 241 E. William St. Compliments of Prescriptions filled Sick Room Supplies Retail Drugs Wheel Chairs CHEFFER’S RECREATION HALL Water! City Water! Call Stolley Dial 3-6723 for prompt service Stolley Water Service 1235 N. Nickey Ave. Decatur Illinois BOB’S Friendly Service Gas and Oil Tire Repairing Wrecker Service Latham Illinois Compliments of PRODUCERS’ DAIRY COMPANY Springfield Illinois Grade A milk and cream. Ice cream, Cottage Cheese and butter CURRY AND HOWE CLARK’S Dealers in General Merchandise Home of Nationally Known Appliances Phone 48 Latham Illinois 248-250 N. Park St. Decatur, Illinois Phone 3-7744 Cullins Market St. Nick Beauty Salon Phone 403 125 S. Main Mt. Pulaski III- Decatur III. 1911 1954 STATE BANK OF LATHAM Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Latham Illinois For Better Farming Patronize your Own cooperative Decatur’s Largest Credit Jewelers Nationally Advertised Diamonds — Watches — Silverware — Radios Appliances Famous for fine Diamonds Carson’s Jewelers 215 E. North Street Decatur Illinois Macon County Service Company DAUT FLORISTS 120 E. Prairie Decatur Illinois Decatur Title Corporation 135 S. Water St. Decatur Illinois Phone 2-1250 Compliments of the Safe-Way Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of tractor mounted sprayers Anhydrous Ammonia Applicators Channel Chief VHF and UHF Television Antennae Eldorado Bowl 1234 W. Eldorado St. Decatur Illinois Moody Airport P. 0. Box 607 Decatur Illinois Emerson Piano House Inc. Courtesy of 143 N. Main S. A. Clausen and Associates In Business in Decatur since 1916 Pianos, Appliances, Televi sion 630 Standard BEN'S BARN Office BuiIding Decatur, Illinois 764 E. Eldorado Decatur Illinois Phone 2-1366 BALERS COMBINES CORN PICKERS CULTI- VATORS FORAGE CLIPPER GOBLE DISCS HAMMER MILLS MASSEY-HARRIS 3 4 pfow 44 260-cubic-inch high-compression engine gives the 44 power aplenty for heavy field, road, yard and belt work. In plowing, planting or harvesting . . . wherever the success of a job depends on stepped-up production — that's when the 44's extra power pays off in time saved, and in the greater ability to get more done. Ask for a demonstration of the Massey-Harr s 44, the tractor that out-powers and out-performs any other tractor in the 3-4 plow class. MOWERS PLANTERS PLOWS RAKES SPRAYERS SPREADERS HARROWS TRACTORS WAGONS LOADERS Decatur J. L. Halsey Water Systems 235 E. Eldorando What we sell We service Lincoln Square DRUG 109 E. Main Decatur I Ilinoi: Compliments of HARRY APPELBAUM STORE 632 E. Eldorado Compliments of Midwest Dairy Products 888 W. Eldorado Decatur Decatur I ilinoi s Felt and Tarrant COMPTOMETER SCHOOL Prepare for a good job. Get a diploma rec- ognized all over the world. Individual in- struction. Evenings and Saturdays Mildred Hauser 1335 East Clay Phone 25016 Decatur, III. A. D. PRUITT CO. Realtors 212 Suffern Bl dg. Decatur Illinois %