Washington Community High School - Wacohi Yearbook (Washington, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1954 volume:

f..,Qm,,p4MyL WMM 'XJ ' W AW q W u gif 54 ,-f+ We the Seniors of 1953-1954 hope that this annual will in later years bring back the fond memories that can only be captured in the pages of a diary. 1.1- Proposed Expansion of Washington Community High School. Will we still be dreaming about this next year? e signage www DEDI CA TIO We, the Seniors of 1954, are dedicating our yearbook to Mr. Romani as a token of gratitude for the able way he has assisted our class on the road to success Mr. Romani was not only a capable teacher, but he has served as our class adviser for the past four years. Many times we have become discouraged and ready to quit, but he has always been ready and eager to help us. We know that our Prom would not have been the huge success it was if it had not been for his expert guidance. Despite his many outside activities, Mr. Romani has always found time to lend a helping hand. His willingness to help has been an asset to our class, and we are taking this opportunity to say 'Thank you.' l I FIRS.T ROW: H. Bratcher, G. Funk, E. Bxadle, A. Brennenmeyer fsec.D. SECOND ROW: W. Kinsinger Cpres.l, R. Planck, H. Summer, C. Maxwell. BOARD OF EDUCATION The 1953-54 Board of Education carried on their monthly meetings and activities under the direction of President, Dr. Wayne Kinsinger. Mr. Al Brunnenmeyer, non-member, served as secretary. A Friena' and A Guzkle MR. W. R. ABERNATHY 'I One person I cannot fail to include in these pages is Mr. W. R. Abernathy, our principal at WCHS. In the short time he has been here, Mr. Abernathy has commanded the respect and loyalty of all students. He is a staunch supporter of all organizations of the student body. Besides tending to his administrative duties, Mr. Abernathy is a friend to those students who seek his help. He holds a B. Ed. degree from Eastern Illinois State College and M. A. degree from the Uni- versity of Illinois. MRS. LA VONE HETT Mrs. Hett, in her first year at WCHS, proved to be a very capable and efficient secretary. Her readiness and willingness to lend a helping hand soon made her a favorite with both students and faculty. You may be sure that anywhere Mrs. Hett can be found, you will find a smile. Thanks, Mrs. Hett, for all your help. Always' on the fob MR. GOLDEN BABCOOK Assistant principal and mathematics teacher are now the duties of Golden Babcook. 'Goldie' performs these duties with a scholarly but friendly attitude toward the students of WCHS. 'Goldie' received his B.A. from Bradley and is stillworking on his Master's from Colorado State Teachers College. ef- 1 MRS. IRMA ANDREWS B. A. U. of Wis. Ill. State Normal Columbia University Lating Social Studies Library Director MR. EDWIN BRIGHAM B. S. Ill. Wesleyan M. A. U. of Ill. U. of Wisconsin Physics, General Science Plane Geometry General Math junior Adviser MR. JAMES ASHBROOK B. S. Ed. Ill. State Normal Mechanical Drawing Industrial Arts Freshmen Adviser MR. CHARLES BURTON B. A. Eureka Chemistry General Science Assistant Senior Adviser Facult MISS CAROLYN CASPERSON B. A. Knox English I Spanish Spanish Club Adviser Assembly Programs Assistant junior Adviser MISS DOROTHY HEITHOLD B. S. Western Physical Education General Science GAA Adviser MISS THELMA EBERT B. S. Ed. Ill. State Normal M. B. A. of Denver Commerce, Panther Adviser Dean of Girls MRS. BEVERLY HIRSCH B. S. Eureka Ill. State Normal English, Speech Play Director Sophomore Adviser .KOIU5 JUN -ua' 'Y'ff '::: MR. GIEORGIS JOHNSTON B. S. Bradley M. S. Bradley Citizenship lj. S. History Ass't Coach-Football, Basketball Student Council Adviser MR. ROBERT MATSON B. S. Bradley M. A. Bradley English WACOHI Adviser MISS KATHI. liliN IXONS ll. S. I-Id. Ill. State Normal llome Iicnnomics lf. ll. A. Adviser MR. WILLIAM OSNIQSS Ph. B. Wesleyan Social Studies Coach-Football, Track Co-Adviser 'W' Club .73 5441 5, if s C C ...ff E MRS. PATRICIA XANDICRS B. S. lid. Ill. State Normal Home Economics F. B. A. Adviser MR. C. R. REYNOLDS B. F. Ill. State Normal M. A. U. of Ill. Biology, General Science B. S. Wesleyan Physical Iiducation Coach-Basketball, Baseball Co-Adviser VL Club MR. RICHARD VAN SCYOC. MR. ROY ROMANI B. A. Carthage M. S. Bradley Mathematics Senior Adviser MISS FRANCES WIIIT'I'AKIiR B. S. U. of Ill. B. S. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Music 1- fl Keqn It is true that a school are in order to Mr. Voltmer Mr. Schroen had to leave ness but a memory of his the halls of WCHS. Mr. it Clean! is a glass show case. Thanks and Mr. Schroen, our custodians. us second semester due to ill- work and friendship remains in Voltme: was ably assisted by james Hardy and they, too, will be remembered. Deytz'natz'0n-Education F. Hoogg R. Wistehuffg L. Blemenshme R Matson ,,..,...-I- ' .Tv Don t for a minute for- P'-Q get those wonderful men who drove the buses .Mr rs of l through rain, snow, and sleet. Credit is due them A for leaving their homes and work to transport the QQ! students to and from school. wr H 77 2 , 4 Z f , X Q. riff! f f if Dear Diary, We Seniors found our class to be the smallest in WCHS during.'53-'54. Though small, we were well known throughout the school. Our homecoming candidate, Norma Bullock, was chosen by the entire student body to be Homecoming Queen. Her escort was Don Wagenbach, another member of the Senior Class. Although our float placed fourth, it created much interest and laughter among the crowds. We looked forward with enthusiasm to our Senior play, the prom, and graduation. Under the guidance of our officers: Bruce Swanson, Pres.g Dean Skinner, V. Pres.g Doris Grimes, Sec.g Don Shorb, Treas.g Virginia Vohland, Ralph Cherrie, Shirley Moody, student council representativesg and Mr. Romani, our adviser, we feel that our last year in WCHS was labeled a great success. .., E 1 AMBITION AND SUCCESS Marilyn Ebel is just the one to succeed. She was editor of the Panther. Her accomplishments in the Advertising Contest and the Voice of Democracy contests are proof of her abilities, She was active in chorus, band, and vice-president of the junior Class. Onward to success in journalism. George Muller's energy and efficiency will help him to make good. George was a member of the varsity football team, W Club, and an honor student. He was active in 4-H work and is interest- ed in a future in agriculture. RICHARD BARI-IIS Band 1,2,5,4q Mixed Cho- rus l,2,5,4g junior Playg Intramurals 1,2,5,4g Base- ball SA: Basketball 2 Honor Roll 1,33 Nickname lliclfg Favorite Expression ,Yu Crrnirrzeptg SCCYCI Amhi tion: To lead his own 0rf'f1r'StTll. v DUANNE BEAN Panther Staff 4: Class Sec. 2, Librarian Club Sec. 4, Student Council Sec. jg GAA 1,2,3,42 Band 1,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus l,2g Girls Chorus 1,49 Girls Ensemble 1,4: Librarian 1,2,3,4: Honor Roll 1,2,5,45 Intramurals 1,2,3,4g Pet Peeve: f'e'oplr-10110 meujdleg Favorite Expression, Reallyg Secret Ambition: To be zz liroarlway Star. X GENE ABERLE W Club 45 Intramurals 1,2,3,4, Band 1,2,3,4Q Football 1,2,5,43 Track l,2,3,43 Nickname: R05 Pet Peeve: Women that flirt: Secret Ambition: To be a Far- fflef. EVELYN BESSLER GAA 1,2,3,4g FHA 45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4g Girls Chorus 1, 2,3,4g Band 2,143 Librarian 2. Nickname: EU: Pet Peeve: Rumors: Favorite Expression: Big deal. BARBARA ADKINS GAA 1,2,3,4: FHA 2,3,4Q FHA Sec. 3g FHA V. Pres. 4, FHA Queen 3: Band 25, 4: Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4: Girls Chorus 1,2g Girls En- semble 2, Intramurals 1,2, 5,49 Favorite Song: allmg- nefg Nickname: lfrzrbg Pet Peeve: 'Tubes. ' EN ORS PHYLLIS BLAYLOCK GAA l,2,3,49 FHA 2,5,4, FHA Song Leader 4: Band 2,3,4, Intramurals 1,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, Girls Chorus 1,25 Girls Ensemble 1,23 Honor Roll 15 junior Playg Candidate for FHA Queen 2. Favorite Song: No llelp HVIIHLCIIIMQ Pet Peeve: Little brothers: Fav- orite Expression: l'Il clue von Ln. iii'-'Sk -.752 ROBERT BRIGHAM Intramurals 13 Basketball 1, 53 Nickname: Spare: Favorite Song: 'Whistle by Loue g Pet Peeve: Wonzen Drivers. 1954 FRANKLIN CALVERT Intramurals 1,2,3Z Junior Play: Football l,2g Basket- ball 1: Favorite Song: 'I Love the Girls? Nickname: llot VIRGINIA LEE BROOKS GAA 1,2,3,4: FHA l,2,3,4: Intramurals 15,43 Mixed Chorus SA: Girls Chorus I, 2,3313 Favorite Song: Ob'p Nickname: Ginger: Favorite Expression: I dorft care. RALPH CHERRIE W Club I,2,3,4Q Student Coun- cil l,4gStudentCouncilVice- Pres. 4gClass Pres. 25 Foot- ball I,2,3,4: Basketball 1,2, any fb- NORMA BULLOCK GAA 25,42 GAA Executive Board 2q.GAA Point Recorder 32 Panther Staff 4: Student Council 43 Student Council Sec. 4: Drum Majorette 3,45 ROGER CALDWELL Intramurals 1,23 Honor Roll 1,2,3,41 Nickname: Rogg Pet Peevet Womtfng Secret Ambi- tion: To mlalzv money without working. Intramurals 1,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 1: Girls Chorus 1,43 Band I,2,3,45 Honor Roll 1, 2,3,4: junior Play: Home- C0mi'ng Queen 4. 'Transferred from Wardell, Mo. Ig Nick- name: Lou,' Favorite Expres- sion: Wbat's lbisfg Secret Ambition: To be a psycholo- gist. WITTY, CHARMING, AND FRIFNDLY Marg Essig and Dean Skinner are personality plus of the Senior Class. A talent that seems to be natural with these two is mal-:ing friends. They have that special something that attracts all whom they come in contact with. WCQHS won't be the same without these two charmers around. Rod: Secret Ambition: To be 11 rare lrarle driver. 'lv ...'5 5,4QTrack 1,23 Honor Roll lg Favorite Song: 'Colrl, Cold Hpart ,' Pet Peeve:'I'eacbers,' Secret Ambition: To be ll ml'll1'ona1're. JANICF CORPE HARLAN DM-I-UGF ROBERT DILLARD WILLIAM nomnoo CAPTIVATOR OF llFAR'l'Sf Evelyn Bessler and Don Wagenbach chosen prettiest and most handsome. Evelyn is pretty, petite, and blond, while Don is the opposite - tall, dark, and handsome. Evelyn has the essence of poise and feminine lovliness. Oh Don, Those eyes! FHA 1,2,3,4qStudent Council 43 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,49 Girls Chorus 1,2,4g Trans- ferred from Octavia High in Colfax, Ill. 25 Favorite Song: I He111'eve': Pet Peeve: Kermii Slallerp Favorite Hx- preission: Gee whiz! Yearbook Staff 5: W Club 2, 3,42 W Club Pres. 4: Class Treas. l: Class Pres. 33 Baseball 1,2,3,4: Bwasketball l,2,5,4: Football 3,4g Intra- murals 1,2: Favorite Song: 'hozfcfy ll4Pl1lhF'7'fO7'llllfkS',' Nickname: Duck: Secret Am- bition: lfirst dark Iu fly to fbi' moon. PETER ALLAN CHILDS Spanish Club 33 Student Council 3g junior Play: Foot- ball 1,2,3',4: Baseball 1,2,3: Nickname: Pr-Icp Pet Peeve: People zn genvrah' Secret Ambition:7'mzt'qz1irer1Hareni. Band 1,2,3,4g junior Playg Basketball lg Nickname: Pickle-5 Pet Peeve: Krzisers' Favorite Expression: Never buy somelmzly elsefs troubles. ,Tm GAIL COMES GAA 1,2,3,4g Yearbook Staff 3,43 Intramurals 1,23 Peg Peeve: Meng Favorite l'Qx. pression: Oolayp Secret Am- bition: To lr-ll a funny joke. EN ORS Spanish Club 3,43 Panther Staff 3,45 Yearbook Staff 4: Class V.-Pres. 1: Executive Board 3gNickname: lizllj Pet Peeve: People who Call mr' ll'ill1'v,' Secret Ambition: To be Il professor. 'llllnv- l'A'l' l'.Alil.l'. XVIIS l,1,5,'41 Nickname: I'r1I:l'et l'ct-ve: shim' riffs: Secret Arwlwition: Ilr1'1'r'n ff1l'lflgf'llf. 0 1954 ARNOLIJ l AlfLl'iiNllfR Xl Club -1: Mixed Chorus 33 l-'ootball S,-A41 Track 3: Intra- murals 33 'lrzinsferred from lienson, Ill. 'ag Nickname: llouse: Per Peeve: l'e-uplv U'h47 llff' SIIIFA' IVVI Illflffl' .selresj Secret Anilvition: first' fur'kz'v MARILYN lfljlfl. GAA l,Z,5,-13 Panther Staff 2,5,4g Panther liditor 41 Spanish Club jg GAA Treas. 21 Class V. Pres. jg Student Council lg Mixed Chorus 1,Zg Girls Chorus IAQ Hand I,Z,5,4g Honor Roll 1,2,j,4g Intramurals l,Z,5,4: Librarian 2,143 Junior Play. Pet Peeve: lllwivlzr-if lilonrlrfx: Favorite Ifxpression: fir-1 Uri! nf nn fiffil Secret Ambition: Trrziwf Klffllllllilllf'1l'I7I'lIl BILL FOSTER W Club 5,45 Baseball l,Zg Football l,2,5,4g Basketball l,2g Intramurals l,2,3,4. Favor- its S0927 Dif'selSrrwA'e-5 Nick- name: llilliefg Pet Peeve: ling- fish. KPLQS., ' .i Q 1 MARGARET ESSIG GAA 1,2,5,45 GAA Sec. Treas. 4: Class Sec.-Treas. lg Intra- murals l,2,5,4g Mixed Chorus 1,33 Girls Chorus 1pCheer- leader 1,2,5,4: Librarian 5,4g Candidate for Homecoming Queen 1. Nickname: llrzrg: Favorite Expression: liig Deal: Secret Ambition: Harker. BARBARA l AUHI'il. GAA 1,2,5,4:l-'llA1:Ye.xr- book Staff 4: Girls Chorus 1,23 Transferred from Ster- ling, Ill. 5. Nickname: Harb: Pet Peeve: lrlflfxj gt-C,-et Ambition: In ln' llze' fiirxl uvinum presiffvnl. BUSY BUT HOW! Ed Tully and Norma Bullock have been efficient and popular leaders. Iid's easy-going ways helped him lead the Student Council activities. He was a booster ro varsity basketball as il player and captain. Norma's personality likewise made her a leader, an active council member, maiorerte, point recorder in GAA, and in girls' ensemble. She reigned as queen at Home- coming. :E NEVER A DULL MOMENT! Shirley Moody and Harlan Dalluge are our Best All Round Win- Ia Rusty? ners. They are very active in sports, clubs, and church work5 ' ' they are always willing to be of help5 they are popular, well dressed and have very good personalities5 all in all-Good Joes! MARIANN HAAS GAA 3,45 Spanish Club '31, 45 Spanish Club President 45 Yearbook Stuff 45 Inrm- 'murals 2,5315 Mixed Chorus 1,2,7:,-15 Girls Chorus 1,2,45 Honor Roll l,2,5,45 junior l'luy5 Favorite Song: Kit llight As Well lie Spring'5 Pct PCCVCZ flvnplrf who rrarlr their lfnuvlirlcvsg Secret Ambition: To fly an air- plane. MARCIA HAMMOND GAA 1,2,3,4: FHA 25,44 Spanish Club 55 Intramurals 1,255,415 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Girls Chorus 2,45 Nickname: Knnlhemlg Favorite Expression: Thafs real cool, Secret Ambi- tion: Tn be rruirrierl. 5,45 Favorite Song: 'hh Lum- parini Pet Peeve: llozur Cy- cles, Secret Ambition: ??julius Class President 55 Llass Secretary 45 Girls Chorus I5 Honor Roll 5,45 Librarian 41 Transferred from Hayti, Mo. 55 Favorite Song: 'Lighi of llv l,ife'g Per Peeve: Quiet llvoplei Favorite Ex- pression: llcy Vall- SENIORS 'I AMES HARDY Intramurals 1,253,115 Basker- ball 1,2,3Q Football 1,25 Favor- ite Song: 'Arrnss the Wide' fllissourig' Pet Peeve: Republi- cans: Secret Ambition: To live till he flies. JAMES HAVENS Class Treas. 35 Band 1,2, 5,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Nick- name: VZIJYET Per Peeve: Squealfie Clarineisgg Secret AmlJlIi0l'1Z Pitcher for the Yanffrves. 79' fbk . lil! lll'il.l.'l'lfki lilllil- li lil lllxliliil' RONALD l'll'iiS WAYNE HUNZIKQ-QR lntramurals 1,2g Band 1, Qiull l,.I,i,ig Lislul i'rt-siilent WCHS l,Z,5,4. lmmmunxls 1'Za lqvorite 2,j,4g Football 1,25 Nick' -1: l xet'utive lirmrd 'wg Xlixed gong 'Hlg1'f.M.1 g,,,,,A,. : name: HHHIYS Pet Peeve: Iil'l1IIlll4lllNJ Secret Ambi- flmrus ll Lrxrls filiorus lg Hand l,1,5,-ig tiirls lznsernlxle tion: lin-SI, l,'I'gf,,,,. illieerlezxder l,,7v,4l3 junior Plnyg OF 1954 WARREN KAMP Intramurals 15 Band 1,2, 5,49 Track 4g Nickname: Harrie: Favorite Expres- sion: .'fan'l lake il with vnu: Secret Ambition: To raise' Jiflgll-S Ffllllf. Yenrlmok Stuff -13 lntrzxnfumls l,2,5,4g Nickiuainvt-: HMI: Pet Peeve: f.'l1rff'14'S: Secret ultnbi- tinn: Sl'f'I'I'Il1l'V In lfze' f're-stffenl rlflhv 'LV' Club. GLENDA SUE KAUFMAN GAA l,2,5,4g Intramurals 1, 2,143 Mixed Chorus 5,42 Girls Chorus 45 Band 1,21 Transferred from Valparaiso, Indiana jg Nickname: Susie-5 PetPeeve: Gossip: Secret Ambition: TH Pet Peeve: lfngltsh: Secret Ambition: Tn ln- rr fnggrr. llRl'Sll AND HORN Gail 430mbS Hllkl l7iClv ll11fi9S receive the honor of being select- ed Most l'nlented. Cinil has the special aptitude fnr Att and Dick for Music. 'lihey hnth excel in their fields of talent. Gail is the maker of many posters-most of which she is told about nt the last minute. Dick organized his own lmnd, The Meletones, in which he plays the trotnlmne. Lrrz iff-I In ffumpe. DIG THOSE SlNlO0'I'HIESl Bev Stein and Dave Larson are our Rest Dressed winners. They are very neat and immacularely well groomed: their clothes are nice and chosen very carefully with good taste. DAVE LARSON Yearbook Staff 4: Intramurals 1,21 Baseball I,2,3,41 Bask- etball 1,25 Football 1,23 Favorite Song: 'Tippin' In'f Nickname: Whitey: Secret Ambition: To he rl huge Success. DEAN I.IfU'I'HOI-D Intramurals l,2,3,4: Pe! Peeve: SpecdZom'sg Favorite Song: l'm Movirz' OV1'.' Secret Ambition: Farming. an-v FRAN KECK Yearbook Staff fig Spanish Club 4: W Club 41 Class V.- Pres. I: Intramurals l,2,3,4: Mixed Chorus l,2,3: junior Play: Football 25,43 Base- ball I,2,3: Transferred from Pekin, Illinois 1: Nickname: Super Kffckg Pet Peeve: Ffesbnztfn boysf Secret Am- bition: To be rl married man. fFulf1'llr'd.'j DORA MCMILLAN Panthe-rStaff 41GAA 1,2,3,4: FHA 43 Spanish Club 4g In- tramurals l,2,3,4g Girls Chorus 3,43 Favorite Song: 'The Old Lamp Ligh!er ,' Nickname: I7oa'i'r',' Secret Ambition: To be aNeu'spaf1er Reporter. LOLA KIDDY WCHS I,2,4: Nickname: Luv Luci Pet Peeve: I'cupIe who call me Kfltyg Secret Ambi- tion: To he II famous dress designer. ENI RS DOROTHY MCMANUS FHA I,2,5,43Student Council 2: FHA Pres. 3,43 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4g Honor Roll I,2,33 Librarian 3,43 Favorite Song: 'Dmfp in My llr'r1rl',' Pet Peeve: Sbuufnffsp Secret Am- bition: To lu' a professional tennis player. G2 'GY JOHN MARTIN W Club 2,141 Student Council 43 Spanish Club 23 Intramurals 1,23 Honor Roll 1,2Q Baseball l,2,3,43 Bas- ketball l,2,33 Nickname: wlugirq Pet Peeve: 1'1'nple who milf lon muvlzl Secret Ambitionz Co lion hunting in .'1frira. F 1954 GEORGE MULLER W Club 3,43 W Club V. Pres. 43 Intramurals 1,23 Honor Roll l,2,3,4g Foot- ball 2,5,4g Favorite Song: 1 NOT PICTURED KEITH MENZ xvciHs1,2,3,4. SHIRLEY NAFZIGER GAA 1,235,413 Intramurals 1,2 3 4' Girls Chorus 3 43 Li braiian 25,43 Nickname: Slzirlq Pet Peeve: l'l1y'slf-s Problems GAA man 3 3 GAA Board of Trustees SHIRLEY MOODY 1,2,3,43 Assembly Chair! I.OIl ANN MUSHII on 1,2543 ffm .sg GAA Point Recorder 4: 15 Student Council 4: Chee,-- lklixctlifhtwrtisl,Z,1,43.lunior reader 1,23 cms Chorus 3,43 Play: lnrmniufnfls -is Nick- Class Sec. 53 Librarian Club nflnlcf l1 5' PM l'L'CVf'1 Pres. 4: Librarian IYZJAQ fltrlv llislzf-xg Secret flnilsi- junio: Play: Candidate for ll0D,f lnr'f'n1I1l1shf'.w Ilia! Homecoming' Queen 3: Imran 41'nntm'f'lfru1sl1lr1g. murals l,2,'l,4g Illini Girls' State llruf ri 53 Favorite Song: 'ffl f4I01l'IIIIlI,lI Plrvllgllh. Pet Pfevsr liulrg-frwrfrf pcrnplvi Secret lffsler. Amblfikmi To ln' I1 mike' I Didn't Know the Gun was Loaded. 'Sinn' I'nL'v : Nickname Cong Pet Peeve: linglislz leaclzvrs. Secret Ambition: l'ruff-ssnr of P11ysir'S. FOIIR YEARS Oli SILFNCF Among the quieter but capable seniors are Phyllis Schmck and john Martin. johnny was a whiz as pitcher with the base- ball team and also served on Student ifouncil and in W Club activities. Phyllis was chosen queen's :xttendent ns a sopho- more. She was a member of mixed chorus. Phyllis was active in fl-H work. PATRICIA ANN PINNICY mm 1,2,3,4g FHA 2,3,4q Yearbook Staff 4: Student Council 2: FHA Treasurer 3: Intramurals l,2,3,4: Mixed Chorus l,2,5,4L Girls Chorus l,2,3,4: Girls Fnsemble 2,41 Honor Roll 5,45 junior Play: Favorite Song: 'I llI'!I!'l'l'n,' Pet Peeve: Porrlv Lights: Secret Ambition: To bf- uffr- 1'1r1lt1'mvk,f'ef1c-r. W : ' J 1 -4,435 P5,'?I1':: Q 5 BOB POIQIIIMAN Intramurals 1,23 Manager 2,33 Favorite Song: 'Twelfth Knee! l2ag',' Pet Peevel S't-I-only Secret Ambition: llrfro In flurry. iiwmixfi i 2-.53 , us- I eq. y , KV NNW' 3, .S wiki i 'Qi-If MARILYN NOLI. Intramurals Ig Girls Chorus 2: Banrl 3,4g Nickname: HIIJYZIIIIQ' Pet Peeve: Busy liodzesg Secret Ambition: Lady ll'rr1sIlc'r. jANlCIi I.OI' POOL FHA I1 Spanish Club 3: Mixed Chorus l,2,3,43 Band 2,3331 Honor Roll l,2,3,4Q Nickname: jam Favorite Ex- pression: Oh, If1'r1'.lIr'g Secret Ambition: Rrgislered Nu-rsc'. 7 v 'i 'iw 'ws .r,,.,.. CAROL PFW GAA 1,2,3,41 FIIA 23,41 FHA Public Relations 33 FHA Point Recorder Ili lntra, murals 1,2,3,4g lianil 1,2,-3,-4: Candidate for FHA Queen lg Favorite Song: l1f1nyT1rmis',' Pet Peeve: l'c'oplq- fbr1tr'mr'k gum: Secret Ambition: To br' on Notru Dann-',s foollmll squad. EN URS ISONITA POST GAA ZA: Panther Staff Yearbook Staff 3,43 murals l,2,S,41Mixed 1,2,3,45 Honor Roll 33 name: Iinnnief Pet ,Ylreel l,iglJls,' Secret tion: To rifle in Ihr' Derby. 'Q 405 i' 'S BU jofm Powi-Lite GAA l,2,5,41 l'llA 42 Spanish Club 4g Panther Staff 4, Intramurals l,Z,j,-41 Girls Chorus 5,45 Cheer' leader l,Z,3,4g Pet Peevei Sfrr-el l,ighl.s: Secret Am- bition: lfnnlbzrll lfmrrlzg Nickname: jnnns. OF 1954 CAROL SCHMIDT om l,2,3,4g FHA 5,4, Yearbook Staff 4, FHA Point Recorder jg FHA Records Chairman -lg Intra- murals l,2,5,4Q Band 1,2, 5,45 Honor Roll l,2,5,41 Librarian 3,43 Favorite Song: XnUIf1r'rf,n1'r'J Pet Pt-eve: lflm-LN, iecret Ambition! Sf'rr'l'r'1' Nlfrljnn lllvnrfurz I. SANDRA ROHHM GAA l,2,3,41 Intramurals l,Z, 3,42 Mixed Chorus lg Girls Chorus 1, liand l,Z,j,-4: Cheer- leader l,5,4g Librarian 5,43 Favorite Song: 'Tr-n1fr'rfw'q Nickname: Srimlv: Pet Peeve: I'f'fI1'llFFS 141111 Inu nzrlm assign- nwrzfx. PHYLLIS SCHROCK FHA 1,43 Spanish Club 4: Intramurals 13 Mixed Chorus 1, 2,5,4g Girls Chorus 4, Honor Roll 3, Candidate for Home- coming Queen 2, Favorite Song: Iirw-rinse, Secret Ambition: To br- llr'l1v's u'ifi': Nickname: Phil. 1 dull rnmiienr xxith tht-so INN! .iro MARY JANIQ ROPP GAA l,Z,5,4: Yearbook Staff 1,5,4g Yearbook Editor 4, Class V, Pres. 25 Mixed Chorus l,2,3g Girls Chorus 1,Z,4, Honor Roll 1,2,j,4g Intramurals 1,2,5,4g Nickname: Svnllie: lfavorite Ex- pression: l'n1rsr'l.'i'l1's: Favorite Song! limi lfvlnng In Uv. llll.-ll S QXX ferrtnl V27 lil l'l'Y lr Nl lp lflil 1: l-l'-lllh' iron' Solrorili, lll i- nois 4, fxit'krii1'r:t llnlifffrig l-Qivoritt' l'xprt-ssion: U11 ffrrnnfi: luivuritt- Smig: Kffrlfzrbn ll llxli lzdith Hoder .ind liill lloimlioo ut-rt' cliosen Xlust Active. l'ht'y ire- verx' tictivt' on tht- Ytulrhuok itat! .md mam ul tht' cluhsl tht-t nrc rilxxriys sctirryirilg .irtwund hvlpirig sorticoricg thvrt' is m-vcr und. XC WITH A SNAP, POP, AND A CRACKLI-1 It's easy to see why peppy, red headed joan Powers was chosen most vivacious. She's a gay, happy-go-lucky cheer- leader who really lets off steam at the games. joan is well liked for her good narured disposition and bubbling personal- ity. I-Inergetic Gary Steinfeldt is a great guy with a mind of his own. Always ready, willing, and able ro help out, he belongs to several school activities. Whenever there's work ro be done, it's a sure thing Gary will he there to pitch in. DEAN SKINNER W Club 3,4:Yearbook Staff 4: Class V.-Pres. figlntramurals 1,255 Favorite Song: 'Pris- oner Sorrg',' Nickname: Haru: Favorite Expression: Howdy- bawdy. JACK SMAY Intramurals l,2,3,4g Pct Peeve: Women drmersg Fa- vorite Fxpression: Yep, I reckon: Secret Ambition: Become a millionaire. '1? Y' X, ,Va 'f X DON SEATON W Club 4: Intramurals 1,2,3, 4: Football l,2,3,4: Basket- ball 1,2: Pet Peeve: Repub- licansf Favorite Expression: Hey joey Secret Ambition: Graduate. RICHARD SPRING W Club 4: Intramurals l,2,3, 4: Football I,2,3,4, Basker- ball 1,2g Nickname: Emily Favorite Expression: Tbat's quite the dealg Secret Ambi- tion: Be a rich farmer. DONALD SHORI3 Student Council 1: Class Treas. 49 Basketball 1: Foot ball 1: Intramurals 1,25 Pet Peeve: Forflsg Favorite Ex pression: 1'll never tell Secret Ambition: Pres idenl of U. S. SEN ORS KERMIT STALTER Class Pres. 1: Spanish Club 3: Spanish Club V.-Pres. 3g Honor Roll 1,2,3,4: Basket- ball 1,2,32 Football 1,25 Nickname: Kenny Pet Peeve: Repub11cangFavorite Expres- sion: Down with the Repub- licans. 1 'Wh ar J? K -sr Wolf 'ls-' ve. liliVIiRl.Y STICIN GAA l,2,3,41 FHA 41 Mixed Chorus l,2,jg Girls ifhorus 1,43 Pet Peeve: Saying 'FH V1!'lf'fft',lnf Favorite lixpression: lfig lltfal, Secret Ambition: Tn bl' fl H'IVfll1n 'llI!li1'f'fYlf1fl. 0 1954 BRUCF SWANQON Yearbook Staff jg W Club 1,2,j,4, Spanish Club 55 Student Council Z,5,-43 Class Pres. 42 Honor Roll j,4, junior Playg liaseball 1,2,5,4g Football 4, Basket- ball 1,2,5,4, Favorite Song: 'lfzlfvv l'l'S 1.'ofrfU11lS1'1ft ': Pet l'eeve: lX'f lllfIlliQtI!lSj GARY S'I'liINFlil,lJT Spanish Club 55 Yearbook Staff 4, Intramurals l,Z,3,4, Honor Roll 3: Junior Play: Basketball lg l5dSl'b3ll 1 Track 1,2, Nickname: tiara- fJfr11f1'QpE'f Peeve, l'.ilSt'HfI1Jl4'z'V and lfic' lfvprilmfii-iirzsq Favorite Expression: llulv ffrua-f -lUANNl'. MAlill,YN 'lillll'.X1l Hanther Staff ,-: ti. .F ,- 4 4 XX l 14, ' ' i 'sh lub lil +41 FHA -ig Apani' i. . Spanish Cllub l'roA,grain ilhiiirman lg Intramurals l,2,A,'ll Nlixed Lliurus l,l,3,lg tiirls fihorus 15,13 iiirls lfnst-mhle ,QQ lla , , . , , 1,,,3,4g Xlaiorerze 4: lionnr lwll Plix libririln 4 MYR A STORMICR GAA l,Z,3,4, Intramurals l,2, 5,45 Spanish Cflub j,-ig Spanish Club Pres. 5, Spanish Cllub I'reas, 43 Mixed Chorus 1,255 Girls Cfhorus 1,253 Girls lin- semble 1,23 Yearbook Staff 43 Panther Staff J,j,4, Honor Roll l,2,5,4, Sophomore Cfup, Favor- ite Song: 'fffirzr aft' frtnew: Pet Peeve: lfiisfiliif lmxxg Se- cret Ambition: Tn plm' shuff- .slnp for llir' llfirle' Sui. V Q BARBARA i'l'Rl'fll7 FHA l,2,5,-lg LSAA l,l,5,41 FHA Treas. 43 Mixed Lhorus 1,23 Girls lfhorus l,2g Hand 1,2,j,-35 l.ibrari.in -ig Nick- name: Hitrlrq Favorite lint- pressioni lim Army: rwfiulf llwnn: Serret Ambition: In plus' 41 liurp. SPORFS WISF Dora McMillan is a skillful athlete in many sports such as basketball, baseball, volleyball, deck tennis, and bowling. She's an active member of GAA and never misses an activity X period. Known for her good sportsmanship and patient good na- ' ' ture, Dora was elected most athletic girl. Ralph ifherrie, who was voted our most valuable athlete, has been an outstanding performer in everything he participated in, A star forward on the basketball team and .x leader on the foot- ball field, he has always shown excellent sportsmanship, both during the amos and after R11 h will undoubtedly be missed . gn . . 4 P in the years to come at WCH9. , , 1 533.91 ,fa f Secret Ambition: lfnn su fling f .'r1'minr1l . 4,-lg -lunior .'2 .i - it Nia'kii.1rne: jug Favorite l,x pression. Hn! :iggeflvl 30UPI Amlvitiozi: fu fue' fl IYVUKIIFIIYIV f'llIl ll7A'f'. 5. i EDWARD TULLY MORSE DALE TURNER WOOED AND WON Fun-loving Bert Herbst and Harlan Dalluge were voted most popular couple of the senior class. They may often be seen laughing and talking together in the halls. Both active members of many WCHS activities, Bert and Harlan may 'always be re' lied upon to liven things up wherever they go. JIM TILLERY Intramurals 1,2,3. Nick- name: Tilly Pet Peeve Cheuies, Favorite Ex pression: Gen a lfnrd. H Si in ' uf' 'T' , Ewa M NORMA TROVILLION GAA l,2,3g Intramurals 1,2,3g Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4g Girls Chorus l,2,3,4g Girls Ensemble 25 Nickname: Normg Pet Peeve: Frankie Calvertg Secret Ambi- tion: To be marrierl and have ztpirw. ,nn-:.x hut I Q. wr.: , CHARLES THOMAS WCHS 1,2,3,4g Nickname: lc- cahabodg Pet Peeve: Nick- names: Favorite Expression: Play it cool, Till., Student Council 3,43 Student Council Pres. 45 Student Coun- cil Sgt.-At-Arms 3: Intramurals 1,2,3,4g Basketball 1,2,3,45 Baseball 4: Track 1,25 W Club 3,4g Nickname: Tulg Pet Peeve: Girls who wear jeans: Secret Ambition: To pilot the first rocket to the mmm. Y Ig' 5 5 . X vs i ng-s...3,,, 'ir Q' ELIZABETH THORNTON GAA 1,2,3,4g Girls En- semble 4g Student Council 5: Intramurals 4: Mixed Chorus 1,5,4g Girls Chorus l,2,5,4g Librarian 1,29 Transferred from Omaha, Neb. 3. Nickname: liethg Pet Peeve: Slgppyllres- SCVSJ Favorite Expression: Neat. WCHS 1,2,5,4g Nickname: Morsieg Pet Peeve: Studa- bakersg Favorite Expres- sion: Turn nn the gas. it Q Qs' -f ts...-f . ng. L R .a A s VIRGINIA VOHLAND GAA I,2,3,49 FHA 45 Student Council 23,43 Intramurals Girls Chorus 4: Honor Roll l,2,3,4I Librarian 3,49 Rand 1,2,3,4: Nirknamff C mr1ypFavoriteSong: 'Tend- erly'1 Secret Ambition: To be an FBI Agenl. 1954 ALICE WELK FHA 1,25 GAA lglntramurals 5,45 Band lg Nickname: Alf Secret Ambition: To be an Airline llos!e,ss,'Expression: Beans. if THERESA VOLK FHA 1,2,5,4: FHA-song Leader 2,3q GAA I,2,3,4: Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4: Girls Chorus 43 Honor Roll 2: ln- tramurals 2,3,4S Nickname: Terry: Pot Peevet Hillbilly songsp Favorite Expression: You don't know do you. NARJORII-I WIEGAND GAA l,2,3: Intramurals I,2: Favorite Song: 'For Nou' ana' Alw11ys',' Nickname: Maggz'e,' Secret Ambition: To have IIl'1'71SfAit1V71'Prfflif5I, ofrozasel W 4 i.f :W if X DONALD WAGENBACH W Club 3,43 W Club Sec.- Treas. 4: Intramurals 1,2,3g Mixed Chorus 1,2,3: Basket- ball 3,4g Football 4: Favorite Song: Ob',' Pet Peeve: People who lzmm' il all: Secret Ambition: Travel around the World. EDITH YODFR GAA l,2,3,43 GAA V.-Pres. 4: FHA 4: Spanish Club 3,45 Spanish Club Sec. 39 Year- book Staff 4: Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,43GirlsChorus1,2,5,4: Band 1,2,3,4g Honor Roll 1,23 Intramurals 1,2,3,41 Favorite Song: I Loi-e Par1's',' Nick- name: Edmg Pet Peeve: Fmgernail claws. -I-dw 'in- av- , as NO' fR BONNIE GAY WEBER GAA 1,2,S: Class Treas. I: Intramurals l,2,3,4: Mixed CIIOFUS 5: Girls Chorus 5: Cheerleader lg Band I,2,3g Favorite Song: 'Star l7usl'1g Favorite Expression: l'm hungry: Secret Ambition: To raise my own foolball learn. Dear Diary, To start out on the right foot the junior Class elected its officers. The class picked Coral Ackerman as president and Norma Van Scyoc as vice-president. For secretary we chose Betty Peck and Connie Aberle was elected treasurer. These officers did a good job managing the class and we tip our hats to them. After electing these officers we chose Joyce David, Bev Smith, and Robert Skaggs to represent us in the Student Council. With Homecoming just around the corner, we decided to elect our candidate for queen. Pat Haas was chosen for that honor and although she didn't become queen, she still was a member of her court. Pat was escorted to the Homecoming Dance by her brother, Tom. The theme .for our float was, 'Duz.we win,' 'Vel I guess,' 'The Tide has turned,' and 'Lux with us.' Our float placed third. The next big project ofthe junior Class was our play, 'The Inner Willy.' It was a very humor- ous comedy and we owe its success to the very capable direction of Mrs. Hirsch and also to the many committees that helped her. The last big event of our junior Year was the junior-Senior Prom. We attribute its success to our class adviser, Mr. Brigham. He has helped us in all our projects and we are greatly indebted to him for his help in organizing the different com- mittees and seeing that we made it through our hardships. Most of the money needed to put on the junior-Senior Prom came from the junior Play and the concession stands at the football and basketball games. The junior Class wishes to thank each and everyone that helped to make the numerous pro- jects of the year successful. 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Our student council members were Marilyn Simpson, Don Messmer, and Carl Cherrie. Mrs. Hirsch,our adviser, readily helped us whenever we called upon her. Homecoming arrived and we elected Gretchen Zeigler as our candidate for Queen. We built our float with the theme 'Dragnet. Our first class event was a Halloween party with games and refreshments. Another class party was planned for later in the year. Although we all worked hard on our assembly, we had a lot of fun. Many of our Sophomore boys participated in football, basketball, and baseball. Eight sopho- mores were on the basketball squad. Now we are looking forward to our next two years at WCHS and hoping to have as much fun as we have had in our previous two years. LZ 6' .1-au, A12 '14 h-was Qs' vu--r -, 11+ XTR, ,.., 111 VN HHH X -XI NIAIVIS l1'H'x XIIK1 VUXNX Nl N' XII ,X 'XXPRY IITN UN zz. 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Z I 1 Z , ,, , -:LAS 3 Q! i f' Dear Diary, Entering WCHS we found ourselves to be one of the largest classes ever enrolled. We began our first year activities with a class meeting under the direction of our capable adviser, Mr. Ashbrook. Karen Kopp was elected our presidentg Bob Ebert, vice-president, Fred Hensey, secre- tary, and Ronnie Blumenshine, treasurer. To represent us on the Student Council we chose Inez Phillips, Bill Dixon, and Kay Herbst. We came through initiation without too much difficulty, and soon Homecoming was upon us. Even though our float didn't place, we had a good time working on it. Our pretty candidate for Queen was Georgia Woodward. At our class party we played volleyball, basketball, danced, and ate. We all enjoyed our Freshmen year very much and are looking forward to our remaining years in high school. , Q g 7 -W QXESS BW. 'XI F A S ' is Lg ' ' - wf., A, Sri 5- 0 Q if -5, X MJ Sf. 1' A 1 V , -4 z ,rm fha. 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WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK As we, the yearbook staff of '53-'54, look through our diaries, we are reminded of the many problems that had confronted us during the past year. Our staff, through the efforts of our editors, Mary jane Ropp and Gary Camenisch, was constantly busy either pasting, writing copy, typing, or taking pic- tures. Our slogan for sales campaign was H350 by December 5. The sales were boosted to this peak by the constant efforts of the sales manager, Edith Yoder and business manager, Bill Donahoo. Always on the spot for a good picture were jim Havens, Hanan Grigsby, and Dean Skinner. As we continue in our diaries for the iforthcoming years, we will always look back on the year '53-'54 with fond memories. Without the guidance of Mr. Mat- son, our yearbook would not have been as complete and thorough. WACOHI STAF Xl L WW A Viv' vi W, if gmx . x .x -... X M - X ugx - -.9 i , , Q, Q J an ff G ' 4' M. X. -Jyf . A T f g- k Q2 1 A., QS 2 'E SQQQE as M Y. Nw 'x -- . A4 px, 1 LF Q :ex 3 'v . 5, rw X1 5A'g5 ,f Q I, ,M 'fi 'rr 'if in 'spun Abqom l Gk, FIRST ROW: Miss Ebert CAdv.J5 M. Stormerg J. Thiemeg M. Ebelg V. Clark: D. Bean: B. Donahoo. SECOND ROW S. Bradle: D. Austin, J. Foreman: D. McMillang J. Powers, G. Prutsmang D. Breckling R. Pool: J. David B Postg N. Bullockg M. Mooberry: L. Dixon: M. Pfeffingerg D. Thewlis: S. Simmons: N. Clark: M. Simpson. The big job of circulating school news was handled very well by this year's Panther Staff. Under the able guidance of editor, Marilyn Ebel, and advisor, Miss Ebert, the work was accom- plished sooner and done better. A lot of hard work uncovered more news about more people, including alumni and teachers. Everyone agrees that this year's Panther was bigger and more interesting. U na'e1'fmna'z'ng and Printin El Espanol Club for would be Spanish schol- ars' has functioned this year under the leader- ship of Mariann Haas, President, and Virginia Clark, V. President. Myra Stormer served as treasurer, and jean Poehlman as secretary. Miss Casfperson was the Adviser. A Christmas Party, complete with a Pinata, was held. The heaps of refreshments served at our meetings were taken in much faster than any Spanish knowledge! FIRST ROW: A. Wetzel, B. Donahoo, S. Ball, J. Rice, J. Poehlman, B. Smith, D. McMillan, M. Haas, M. Stormer, 1. Thieme, Miss Casperson CAdv.J. SECOND ROW: j. Powers, A. Steinfeldt, A. Esser, 1. Usnik, B. Wetzel, N. Avery, V. Rapalee, D. Hawks, V. Clark, J. Keithly, M. Phillips, E. Yoder, M. Dykstra, P. Schrock, J. Reagan, V. Adams, M. Quigley. THIRD ROW: F. Kick, I.. Bryant, S. Thomas. .6 Q Pb '1 Q' f' 6 'Z LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Cherrieg D. Spring, D. Seatong B. Fosterg J. Ebel, Mr. Osness CAdv.J: G. Faubelg D. Wagen bachg F. Keckg D. Legelg H. Grigsbyg G. Mullerg D. Skinnerg I. Rubleg E. Tully, H. Dallugeg B. Swansong Mr. Van Scyoc CAdv.Dg R. Cherrieg B. Skaggsg D. Voiceg R. Naffzigerg J. Martin. The W Club, consisting of the lettermen of WCHS, has had a very active and successful year. President, Harlan Dallugeg V. President, George Muller, Secretary-Treasurer, Don Wagen- bachg Sergeant-at-Arms, jim Wardg and Student Council representative, john Martin have all helped to create the success of this club. Bally or At the head of our staff of Student-Librarians is our very capable--leader, Mrs. Andrews. The Librarians check out books, collect fines, keep books and magazines in order, and help students and teachers select books or find the ones they have in mind. This daily routine proves to be Among the many activities were the Athletic Banquet at Metamora and the selling of tickets for the Sno-Ball. With the capable help of the advisers. Mr. Van Scyoc and Mr. Osness, they hope to have many more eventful years. Bookf? interesting as well as giving the librarians some valuable training. The job of librarian, however, is not all work and no play. They enjoyed a wiener roast at the beginning of the school term and a gym party in February. We all appreciate these workers. FIRST ROW: S. Bradle, V. Vohland, D. Bean, S. Moody, S. Roehm. SECOND ROW: S. Nafziger, B. Peck, Mrs. And rews CAdv.l, J. Schabinger,M. Ebel,A. Esser, D. Wistehuff, C. Schmidt, B. Streid, D. McManus, D. Grimes, J. Thieme, J. David, M. Essig, Z. King, N. Van Scvoc, I. Hallam. 'QW . 1 .2 'H , ' I f Q 4' ,V E 1 f.. f 1 tgf':.,R3 '? up .X if FIRST ROW: K. llerhstg K. Faubelg Mclirideg I.. Sommersg Il. Im- hoffg M. Geasnng N. Roppg N. Van Scyocg Hallam: Roehmg S. il4Yf'lf'll',k-1571 C.. Pewg 'lihiemeg Fisher: M. Haung M. Schmidtg P. lluntg I-'. boberg I. Liouldg P. Mullerg R. liarrettg P. Graftg j. Poehlman. SICCONIJ ROW: S. Sleing li. Faubelg ll. Weberg vll. Martensg C. Acker- mang C. Aberleg S, Bally I7. Claterg Riceg IJ. Sharpg IS. Dudasg D. Thewlis, D. Breckling P. Pinneyg IJ. Austing B. Smithg G. Prutsmang Ilavidg R. Leinweherg M. Reentsg R. Leinweberg Il. Adkinsg P. Hlay- lrxckg M. Roppg IJ. Livingsrong Il, Mooreg G. Combsg P. Plummer. THIRD ROW: M. Foxg I. Ilarrmang V. Pattersong C. Thomasg I.. Ullomg S. Schabingerg Il, Peclcg jacksong C. Hughesg li. Wilsong li. Postg V. Vohlandg N. llullockg C.. Iisslingerg P. liossmang Miss lleitholdg K. lmhoffg K. Summersg ll. Reichmang D. Ilolcomhg Ii. Wetzelg N, Averyg R. Ingleg li. Kampg li. Thewlisg V. Adamsg liaerg C. llratcherg D. llelcnerg Ilenryg Ifakle. FOURTH ROW: K. Koppg ll, Streidg C. N' 4 1. We Schmidtg N.KuykendaIlg II. Ifimmermang M. Simpsong A. Steinfeldtg S. Iiradleg Schabingerg -I. Foremang I5. Thornrong T. Volkg M. Ham mondg M. Ilolidayg A. lfsserg I.. l7ixong M. Dylcsrrag ku. ff-iglerg M Mooberry, A. Wetzelg A. Heilmaing li. Sennettg ll. McC.lc-ll.m1 M. I.egel M, Sturmerg Nalzigerg S. Smithg V. Rapaleeg R, Roper. I II-'TH RUW N. M. Haasg IS. Herhstg D. Ileang M. libelg I3. McMilIang V, Cilarkg Ii. Yoder M, Phillipsg Keithlyg Iohnsong P. Uavidg Mosnyg Il. Canfield Ci Cerralicg I.. Iaschg S. Liossmang G. llrooksg S, Simmnnsg 'ID. Hnwksg S. Thomas. SIXTH ROW: S. Ruehmg M. lfssigg S. Strongg K.-Kvardnerg ' Kremppg K. 'I vIorg P, Worthingtong I.. Moserg M. Pfelfingerl A. 5, at V Kingg Ii. Steing I-Q. liesslerg S. Kaufmang S. Moody, i. Ili-:tht-lg Ls nikg M. Orthg Powers, Il. Wistehuffg Powersg S. Hrowng M. l'oster II. llorwoodg S. Ilarveyg A. llingledineg D. Cain. G.A.A.-'lflction Pacleedv GAA under the instruction of Miss Dorothy lieit- hold, has had a very enjoyable season. Our officers, President, Bert llerbstg Vice President, Edith Yoderg Secretary-Treasurer, Marg Iissigg Point Recorder, I.ou Ann Moserg and Student Council Representative, Zoe Rene King, have all worked very hard in making this one of our best years. One big event was Playday which was held at WCIIS with surrounding schools participating. The highlight ofthe year was the Sno Ball, December 19. The Para- gons, under the direction of Kenny Landon, provided very entertaining music including the Ilunny Hop and Mexican Hat Dance. lIere's hoping next year will he as successful. Latest Fashions Music Inside The Girls ' Claterg C. Reed, S, Nafzigerg ll. lielcnerg li. Krulaeg ll. Leurholdg FIRST ROW: E. Besslerg L. Housemang G. Thraillcillg G. Aberleg B. Herbstg D. Beam: E. Yoderg N. Bullock: I3 Smithg D. McCullough: C. Bodmerg R. Poolg M. Ebelg S. Roehmg M. Pfeffinger. SECOND ROW: J. Staudenmaierg J Mcljrideg M. Schmidt: M. Nollg B. Adkins: P. Blaylockg Miss Whittaker: C. Pewg 1. Theimeg K. Faubelg K. Herbst S. Steing j. Moss. THIRD ROW: R. Blumenshineg B. Ebert: D. Voice: D. Keilg J. Havens: F. joosg A.Kingg E Esdersg J. Nofsingerg 1. Smithg R. Blumenshineg E. liellwegg B. Imhoffg R. Yoder. FOURTH ROW: P. Mullergj Poehlmang J. Poolg B. Streidg C. Schmidtg K. Imhoffg M. Simpson: B. Postg V. Vohlandg G. Zeiglerg B. Zimmcrmang S. Schabingerg B. Dudasg L. Blumenshine. FIFTH ROW: J. Blumenshineg K. Wirtg W. Kampg M. Gregory: T. Mc- Conaghyg D. Bareisg G. Wind: G. O'Nealg G. Willhardtg G. Lucas: B. Dixong B. Dillard: P. Quigley: D. Peck: L Johnson: Ebel. S WEE T ES T MUSIC THIS SIDE OF HBA V One of the names which will receive top honors in our diary is that of Miss Whittaker and her music department. The band, led by Norma Bull- ock and maioretres, Joanne Theime and Harriet Canfield, performed a successful season of marching and concerts. The mixed chorus and girls chorus were equal- ly busy preparing for the Spring Concert and the Tazewell Music Festival. The one hundred and four girls outnumbered mixed chorus by fifteen members, which is proof of the wide in- terest raken in this field. Good luck to the music department and an- other successful year. v JUNIOR P Wiloughby Adams Inner Willy Aunt Hester Aunt Louise Aunt Olga Stanley Clark Mike Marybelle Turner Trudy Marshall Janet Marshall Carol Martin LAY CAST Bruce Castor Larry Houseman Gaye Prutsm an Coral Ackerman Zoe Rene King Ronald Naffziger Ralph Pool Camilla Esslinger Beverly Smith Karen Faubel Mary Geason UN OR PLA Y Dear Diary, Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21- saw junior Play, The Inner Willy. It was hilarious! The plot involved 16 year old Wilough- by Adams and his three old maid aunts who are rather domineering in their interest for him. Complications set in when Wiloughby's Inner man SPPCQIS and announces that he can - not leave until he had made a Egof Wiloughby. These complications are tripled when Wiloughby Beauty Salon discovers that he is the only one who can see or hear Inner Willy. After considerable strug- gle and many laugh-provoking antics, Inner Willy accomplishes his mission and the play ends happily for everyone, including the three old maid aunts. Hard work and complete cooperation from the cast and Mrs. Hirsch, the director, as well as the entire junior Class itself contributed to the tremendous success of the play. Don't Hit Him .,,, Mn, --- A ....,,, '11,- I' 5 if There Gow bewzaf FIRST ROVYZD. Lceg D. Legelg R. Skaggsg L. Holockerg P. Childsg R. Paugelg C. Waughop. SECOND ROW:B. Castor F. Keckg ID. Seatong F. Fischerg Wardg G. Aberleg I3. Swansong B. Masong C. Cherrie: R. Wilkerson. THIRD ROW: Mr. Osness, COl1ChQ G. Faubclg D. Wagenbachg B. Fosterg H. Dallugeg A. Faulknerg R. Burtong R. Cherrieg G. Mullerg j. Iihelg R. Naffziger. l M 4 Q-4 ' ' . ,,h x '19 , . .,,, ng, V .34-.'j.'3'f 3 Q ,l.,,: JIZ.A'gf 9 VE A L V l ,y i!! X QQ A . Fix Aj' Nik f' L ' A 1 '- Sv 49:9 S Mx 3 3 A ,ff Q 1 ' , Xi W' l ' Q X ' ' L wg,:xA . X Xmas' 1- 25 , an We Q 3' N- 3'Qf X fSgj' 'f M f ' 1 - QQ BILL MASON BRUCE SWANSON Bruce made his first appear- ance in football this year. How- ever, as the season wore on, he became increasingly better. Bruce did most of the passing and was unusually accurate. Bruce is one of the backfield men to be lost this year, and it is aloss that will be keenly felt. CARL CHERRIE Carl, whose speed and enthu- siasm in an open field gained many yards for us this year, is only a tsophomore. With a year's experience under his belt, he will be a valuable man in the coming years. RALPH CHERRIE Ralph was one of the best men in the backfield this year. Having played all four years, he had plenty of experience and showed it with his running and passing. Ralph will graduate this year and will leave a big spot to fill. as Don played his first year mf football for WCHS and played 'W alfback and fullback. He was a good runner and seldolm failed o gain yards when given the ball Don will graduate this year and his place will be a hard one to fill. JIM EBEL Bill played as a substitute end this year. He had plenty of speed and few passes slipped through his hands. Bill is a junior and has one mera year to plagmr the Orange an DON WAGENBACH BILL FOSTER Bill, a sub last year, was promoted to the first squad this year. He was in the thick the fi htin at all times 8 S ' will be one of the six sen linemen to graduate. 101' - DARRELL LEGEL ' Darrell, although playing his first year,played as adefensive halfback like an old hand He tackled hard, giving it all he had and never letting up Darrell has another yearleft and should prove to be a valuable asset to the team next year X e RANDY POEHLMAN In his first year on the var- sity, Randy played center. He will prove more experienced and powerful in the coming years. The team will be provided with another capable team-mate for another two ears. is RONALD NAFFZIGER Ron was a fast and hard hit- ting guard always getting his man and never letting up until the final whistle. Ron was a junior this year and should prove to be a valuable man next year. DICK SPRING Dick was adependable player jim was only a sophomore this year and his big frame was usually seen breaking through the line for a tackle. With two years ahead of him, jim should become one of the best tackler WCHS has ever had. 1 ARNOLD FAULKNER Arnold was seen at tackle this year and played mostly on defense. He was a stone wall when the chips were down and always wasfighting. Arnold will graduate this year. and whenever he was needed he came through. He played an end positiong andwhen he hit around the shoe laces, someone went down. Dick will be one of the six.linemen to be lost by grad- uation. S A i psi.. ' A if I K .Q t hy 1 'f 1 . . if .U ..'K BOB SKAGGS . Bob was one of the hardest layers on the team. He put all he had into the game and was always fighting. Next year should find us with an able guard. F fl fl' A 3 DON SEATON Don played an end position this year and was g first-class tackler. He played, the game hard and fast, and few gains were made around Us end. Don will also graduate this year. 1 RONALD PAUGEL Ron played a center position and proved to be very rugged despite his size. He will be back next year as an asset to the team. GEORGE MULLER Geor e, playing his last year at tackfe, proved to be an able lineman. He was always in the thick of it and was especially tou h on defense. George will be iost this year and without a doubt he will begreatly missed. SEASON RECORD We They 7 .... ....Dunlap ..... ...6 0 .... .... F armington . . . . . . 8 18 .... .... T remont .... . . . 6 12 .... .... L imestone .... . . 15 13 .... .... M orton ..... . . . 14 38 .... .... M id-County . . . . . . . 0 21 .... .... E ureka ..... . . . 0 7 .... .... M etamora . . . . . . 0 6 .... .... Chillicothe 20 HARLAN DALLUGE Duck played an end position and with his fight and speed let the opposition know when he was around. Duck will graduate this year and leave a hard posi- tion to be filled. ' FRANCES KECK , Fran played halfback this year and when he was inserted in the lineup he alway.s did his best to get his man and put upa fight to the finish. Fran will graduate this year. JIM WARD jim was looking forward to seeing a lot of action during the .season but was sidelined because of an injury. Next year jim will no doubt make up for this loss. The 1953-54 WCHS football team had a fair season Q 'ik ge,-. GORDON FAUBEL Gordon was only a sophomore this year. Towards the end of the season he was showing much skill as a punter. Next season will see him back, better than ever. this year. Although not victorious in all their games, the team provided the fans with many exciting and tense moments of hard-fought play. Coach Osness hopes to improve the four win - five loss record and looks forward to a more favorable season with many promising under- classmen from the excellent Frosh-Soph team of Mr. john- ston's. We extend compliments to him on his fine work during his first year at Washington. FIRST ROW: R. Skinnerg J. Stonecypherg 1. Schlosserg A. K' 5 K. N ff ' ' P. - F. Henseyg M. Childsg D. Perkins. sEcoND ROW: 1. corpeg finiiosfefg Hiiiftihg Dfllgggig G. Lucasg T. Haasg T. Hexamerg R. Yoderg D. Cherrie. THIRD ROW: D. Hardyg 1. Kochg Q. Ilglgrdhorstg S. Gallandg R. Poehlmang J. Boughang D. Doremusg B. Schneiderg J. Ernst' ., ert. v -N .aa ,viv- s . l f I'3', slgf GERRY GRAFF Gerry was one of the tallest men ever to play basketball at WCHSY Including the 27 points he scored against Eureka, it is A believed that Gerry is the high- est scorer in the school's histo- ry. Ile will be gladly welcomed back next year. GFNI: TIIRAILKILI Cene only a sophomore this year played in a few games and had the ability to break them up with his long shots Ile was a very capable understudy for Id Tully and will prove to be a valuable man during the next two years xx! RAI PH LIIERRII' Ralph pl xyed his second year of varsity ball and filled the forward position His all round playing made him a hard man to stop Ralph will be one of the four seniors graduatingthis year C ORDON I'AUI3I-I. Cordon played a guard and forward position this year Ile played steady basketball all season In addition to playing a good defensive game he could be counted on for a number of points each game. Gordon will be welcomed back next year. IERRY RUBLE erry was one of the fastest men on the team Whenever he played he showed his willing ne'-.s to put up a good fight llis fighting spirit helped the team ride on to many v1ctor1es.jerry will have one more yearat WCQIIS. .TOM ADAMS I Tom played the forward posi- tion and had a dead eye for the basket. His height enabled him to snag a good many rebounds. In the two years Tom has left, he should prove to be one ofthe best forwards WCIIS has ever produced. Q ' . ff rs FD TULLY Easy hd' as he was right fully dubbed had an exceptional eye for the asket and was an excellent rebounder His gener alship on the floor kept the team on top at all times Un fortunately Fd will graduate this year UW' 'tl DON WACPNBACH Don showed a fine fighting spirit as well as ability when put in the game Ile had excep- tionalyumpingabilityandalways snagged some rebounds Don will also graduate this year .1 HARLAN IUALLUQ I' Duck broke lntoafew games this year at the forward position but was handicapped by lack of ex erience lle showed his spirit to win whenever he was put in the game, however W also lose 'Duck' this year. Q... MARCUS JOHNSON frosh soph team rn mxd season and played the guard posrtron on the Varsrty He showed hrs abrlrty tnme and agarn and wasa great asset to the team Mark a Sophomore, wrll have two years to battle for WCHS SEASON RECORD Tremont Mrd County Eureka Metamora Farmmgton Dunlap Lxmestone Chrllxcothe Morton East Peorra Roanoke Limestone Metamora East Peorra Morton Dunlap Eureka Tremont Chllllcothe ILLIO TOURNEY Tremont Metamora Eureka They They is Ax f CARL CHERRIE Carl, wrth only one year ol that a Sophomore can be quall fled tofrll the place of avarsrty player He IS another asset brought up from the frosh soph team Carl wrll be wrth us for another two years Thxs year s basketball team proved ltself to be equal K! 1 9 Num CHARLES BODMER O the fro Charlesplayeda and hrs herghth valuable asset the backboards action rn a few 'QS sh soph team, centerposrtxon, proved to be a ln controllmg lle also saw varsrry games :N gl 9' DON MESSMFR Don playeda forward posrtron on the frosh soph team A fme ball handler, Don was counted on to make a good share'of the pomts We wnll see hrm agam next vear on the varsity to last years team desprte the loss of four startmg senrors from last year The sophomore studded lrne up w1ll add rmmensely to the prospects of the team next year Therr 25 3 record rncluded the Illlo Conference Champronshlp, Illlo Holrday Toumament Champronshrp, and Second Place rn the Tazewell Tournament Our frne record lead us 1nto the Regxonal for the thrrd year Coach Van Scyoc should be congratulated for hrs fme Job of burldrng another wmnrng team Mr Johnston, rn hrs frrst year of coachmg, succeeded ln turnmg out a valuable Frosh Soph team We are lookmg toward hrm to grve us many other valuable Varsxty players FIRST ROW J Broz manager Corpe M ohnson R Blu menshme D Cherrre B Macy, manager SECOND ROW Mr ohnston, coach, C Crenshaw A Mordhorst D Messmer R Wrllrs C Cherrle ALAN MORDHORST Alan proved wrthour a doubt to be one of the better players on the frosh soph team Hrs Conslstant Scnflflg WHS 3 shot ln the arm for Coach Johnston and the whole team Alan sawactron ln a few varslty games We v,- 56 .... ..... ..... . . .50 , Y 69... . '- ..... .... 2 a ps io: . 50 .... ..... .. ....35 X 4 5 , 58 .... . ...4s . 77 , J 62 .... ' ...rss . :J me 75 .... ..... ...31 A - ,iff 48 .... ' .. . .... ,.46 -ef M' , ' 58 .... . .... ...55 ' 42.... . ....... .. ...48 ,gg 61... ' .... ...54 f W5 5.1 64... ...48 42 .... . ' ..... ...39 X is 61 .... . . ...47 rl fl! E0 .... ' ...SG 1 5 .... .. ...48 Q1 ff! v4.... .... ...46 'rs ff-XJ 73 .... ...54 61 .... ' .... ...59 - ., Mark was brought-from the .... ... ... Farrnrngton .... . ... basketball behind him, proved' .. . l ' . I We . i' 0 44... . .... ...... . .....3s , , - - ' 48 ............. ...... .... 4 0 - . 65 ............. ............... 4 3 - . , . E5 . , l . J in l 3 5 .' ' ' ' . 2 gi -' . . . 1 ii A0 -' . . . . . ' 3. . ,f- 91. 5.1 Q. - e J. n , , j -, 9 - 'Q - I: I n - Q: if g. I FIRST ROW: G. Faubelg B. Swansong C. Cherrieg D. Larsong j. R bl 3 . M ' , SEQO . - Managerg D. Bareisg G. Thrailkillg T. Adamsg H. Dallugeg R. Paugliel9eM1i. Vzilritgcyfoc, colzjghiiowi H. Gngsbyi Last year's baseball team was the best WCHS has had in years. Quite a few of the varsity grad- uated leaving many positions to be filled. Under- studies suddenly became active and after many days of practice, Coach Van Scyoc finally found nine boys whom he knew he could rely on. The veteran pitching squad was back and proved to be the toughest and best in the Peoria Area barring none. After their win over Woodruff in the Heoria District, they went on to win the lllio Conference Championship. Following their loss in the Sec- tional, they ended up with 15 wins and 5 losses. Hit and Run For many years track has been a minor sport at WCHS. This year, though, it picked up con- siderably under the stern eye of Coach Osness. The team entered a few meets and made a good account of themselves. FIRST ROW: K. Herr: L. Housemang B. Schneiderg C. Waughopg Mr. Babcook, Athletic Director. SECOND ROW: B. Masong J. Boughang I. Ebelg D. Wagenbach. . W ww' pl I ,'. is Sk -E KH ar, wp ski! Q 535. Z ,Q .. .. .wf A ,N . 2 :Sr . '91 i 11 XA I, 1 I ,ff ff' 11 sl FQ 4 bf 'Q ' . 38 'E 1 - we all Zoe Rene Kingg Bert Herbstg Marg Essigg joan Powers, Sandy Roehm The WCHS Pep Section, under the guidance of the cheerleaders, Bert Herbst, Marg Essig, joan Powers, Sandy Roehm, and Zoe Rene King, came to life during the past sports season. These girls worked very hard trying out new cheers and most of all getting people to help them by cheering the team on. Getting the people in the mood was a big job for the Freshman cheerleaders,Martie Fox, Nancy Clater, Pat David, and Inez Phillips, who pepped up the junior Varsity team. Our thanks to the cheerleaders. Pat Davidg Martie Fox, Inez Phillipsg Nancy Clater. A Stitch in Time l Now w Class Hovs Many Tlmes Have I Told You vim Clmfef Mammy? ,ffl Dull Class Are You Ready? 'im Whar's So Interesting? Stick to the Script! J o 4 'W' in 'P -.,,.. A X! -ugewm' l Y' 1 . - B.. 1. ..x, lg! 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