Watseka High School - Watchekee Yearbook (Watseka, IL)

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Second Row--Sharlene Margolis, Betty Jane Stump, Shirley Peters, Lois Watts, JoAnn Stephenson, Carolyn Alcorn, John Ash, Jack Ferrerop Sam Dooley, Dale Flachg James Thomas, Jane Hess: Robert Grimes, William Ash, Sam Foster, Bill Sandilandg Raymond Clatterbuckg Paul Sorenson, Harold Wengert, Kenneth Clawsonj Carlos Molnarg Mickey McAnarney. First Row---Sharon Eckstein, Bonnie Morecraft, Sharon Wolfe, Marlene Garfield, Leona Henning, Caroldean Miller, Richard Milarg Dean Reichert, Don Becker, Thomas Gonzalosi Douglas Canadyi Ronald Waters, Mr. Dodson, Lloyd Eastburn. In Car--Karen Roberts, Arlene Gerber, Nancy Williams, Janet Schaumburg, Norma Schaumburg. Kneeling--Marion Ralph, Gary Rosenberger, Darrell Decker, Phil Boekhoff, John Lehman, Glen Hoyer. DRIVER'S TRAINING Ever since I came to Watseka I was filled with a great desire to learn howto drive. But how? , I asked myself. I iust couIdn't go up and ask anyone to teach me to drive. Finally out of desparation I put the following announcement on the bulletin board. Wanted--a capable person to teach me, Iniun Joe , to drive a car. I will be willing to concentrate very hard and will even try to pay you. Desparate Iniun Joe A few days later I received an answer to my prayers via a letter from Ralph Dodson. I couldn't possibly eaqalain all that he told me in that letter so with his permission l'II let you read it. Dear In'un Joe I 1 I happened to read your notice on the bulletin board the other day and I think I have an answer to your dreams. We have a course in Watseka High called Driver's Training . This course first originated in 1947 and I am the instructor of it. In this course, I will teach you how to drive correctly with hand signals and skill tests. You will have a minimum of three hours and a maximum of five hours of actualy driving yourself. You will also be given classroom instructions from books put out by the Chicago Motor Club. And here's the good part about it Iniun Joe l It won't cost anything only the expense of the text books. You don't even have to furnish a car. You see, lniun Joe , the Shonkwiler Motor Sales of Watseka have been kind enough to donate a brand new Dodge to our school for instruction purposes every year since the Driver's Education course was established. Well, Iniun Joe I think I've outlined our course to you fairly well. lf, however, you have any questions that you feel you would like to have answered iust come and see me. I shall be glad to try to answer them. Yours truly, Instructor Ralph Dodson The letter certainly did answer all m uestions and I was ver leased about the whole plan. Y CI Y P What did I do? Well, I'll let you in on a secret. Hlniun Joe now has a driver's license! 73 ' Mi'

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Fourth Row---Betty Koenig, Diane Anderson, Mariorie Perry, Mary Prater, Gloria Howard, Donna Drover, Norma Graeber, Sharon Wolf, Jane Hess, Ruth Ellen Prevo. Third Row---Nancy Williams, Carole Graeber, Gloria Yates, Shirley Behrens, Phyllis Grice, Carol Mickel- son, Ann Foster, Judy Herdien, Donna Lustfeldt, Anne Oliver, Beverly Paro. Second Row---Margaret Fay, Barbara Mason, Wilma Kaufmann, Patricia Unger, Mary Cavitt, Joyce Leiding, Arlene Gerber, Dorothy Kaufmann, Nancy Cushman, Barbara Hamilton, Charlene Kuhn. First Row---Lois Watts, Bonnie Morecraft, Patricia Badger, Jean Atwood, Sharlene Margolis, Shirley Peters, Miss Fager, Shelby Varvel, Alice Collins, Patricia Nichols, Nancy Sears, Gayle Flesher. Floor---Jeanette Engelbrecht, Donna Claywell, Esther Prange, Charlotte Owings. G. A. A. l saw a little bit ot everything during my visit to W.C.H.S. but I think the strangest sight of all was the day I came to school and discovered hobo's running all over the place. Now, l'm not a superstitious Indian, but let me tell you when l saw those hobo's--my little moccasined feet took off tor the nearest plain-clothed student, for an explanation. She set my poor betuddled brain to rest by explaining the G.A.A. was holding a Hobo Day Party. G.A.A.? I said curiously. Whats that? She then explained that the G.AA. was a Girl's Athletic Association. lt is in its fourth year ot existance in Watseka and is a rapidly advancing organization. lt has a membership of 50 and is open to all girls interested in athletics and the competitive field of sports. I This club has done much to promote girl's sports by organizing supervised basketball, hockey, volley-ball, softball, etc. teams. These teams play tournaments against each other. The G.A.A. of Watseka is taking part in the State basketball shooting contest this year and is also holding some swimming parties tor girls interested in learning to swim. lt is possible to receive a variety of awards in the G.A.A. The basis tor receiving these awards is laid on a point system. This system is in operation in Watseka and points are given for participation in sports and tor abiding by certain training rules. This year the G.A.A. sponsored a Play-day for other schools in the county. ln addition to this they were active in many social functions among which were: a formal dance, a hobo party, a potluck supper, and an athletic show. Miss Janice Fager acts as an advisor tor the G.A.A. With this explanation given, l thanked her and padded on down the hall a much more en- lightened Indian. 72

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