Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1955 volume:

YVestville Township High School Westville, Illinois I 1 1 Jltt fUmnriam To Mr. L. C. W. Alison, whose name was synonymous with Westville High School for thirty-one years, who stood for everything that is genuine and pure, whose life was a key to our paths, whose standards were an encouragement, whose sympathetic understanding and complete reliance on God made him a sound adviser and a gracious friend, whose fertile mind and untiring labor expressed his sincere love for Westville’s youth, we, the yearbook staff, dedicate the 1955 Janus. [21 MR. L. C. W. ALISON r 31 jWrSS 'S’. Administration Board of Education____________________________ The Board of Education, composed of seven leading citizens of Westville, have through their untiring efforts solved the many problems that arise in the management of any educational institution. At this time we wish to show our appreciation to this deserving group. re 1 NORMAN B. FATBERG Principal Norman Patberg, after completing his fourth year at Westville High School, should receive commendation for his outstanding handling of Westville High and its affairs. Mr. Patberg has helped greatly as co-advisor of the Janus. Working tirelessly with the school board and faculty, he has assisted the school in maintaining its high standards as an establishment of higher learning, which we shall long remember. m Elizabeth Somehs, M.S. 25th year Richahi) Moore Blakenburg B.S. 1st year Ethel Stevens Blakeney M.A. 14tli year Barney Vilk, A.B 2nd year John I). Richardson 2nd year Mary Jean Dowiatt, B.S, 23rd year Nora Gondry, Office Secretary 1st year George M. Younkman, B.M 10th year Richard Kinneman, B.S., M.A, 1st year Mildred G. Alexis, M.S. 25th year Dorothy L. Maxwell, M.S 3rd year m. Smith, B.S 1st year Shirley Anthony, B.S 1st year Mabelle Jackson Dice, A.B 18th year The Alumni The Alumni Association, a group of all Westville High School graduates, is an organization which has been fundamental is upholding the traditions and ideals of Westville High School. They sponsor various activities, such as the annual banquet and alumni dance. This year Mrs. Isabelle Linn is President, assisted by Lucien Courtney, Jr., Gene Groppi, and Henry Tovey. [10] As we follow in the footsteps of the ones before us and leave our places to the ones behind us, we, the seniors of “55” depart from this beloved place and with these words we take our final bow: “You to the left and 1 to the right, For the ways of men must sever And it well may be for a day and night, And it well may be for ever; But whether we meet or whether we part. For our ways are past our knowing, A pledge from the heart to its fellow heart. On the way we all are going, heres luck!” Richard Hovey fill Seniors Bottom row from left: Gallatin, Treasurer; Emery, Vice-President; Kabasinskas, Student Council. Standing: kaluza, President; Fitzsimmons, Student Council; Lyons, Secretary. Shahon Lou Bednar “Sharon” Owl Society 4; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Club Officer 3; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Biology Club 2; Greenhouse Committee 2; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; Librarian 3, 4; Girls State Representative 3; Music Contest 2; Senior Play 4; Good-Girl Citizen 4. Maxine Irene Bell “Max” May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2; Biology Club 2. Annette Anderson “Snooks” G.A.A. Club 4; Stunt Club 1, 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League Officer 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2. Cahl Ballard “Carl” Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; May Fete 2, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Greenhouse Committee 2; Junior-Dramatic Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 1, 2; Baseball 2; Speech Contest 2; Senior Play 4. Doris J. Billot “Bee” G.A.A. Club Officer 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 3; Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2. Betty Lou Blakeney “Betty” G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2. 13] Harley Robert Crawford “Bob” Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. Donna Darlene Crowder “Donna” G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4: Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Senior Play 4. Patricia Bowman “Pat” C.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls League Officer 4; Biology Club 2; Librarian 4. Jack Clifton “Killer'’ Transfer from Danville, Illinois, sophomore year; Boys League 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Basketball 2, 3; Senior Play 4. ✓ George Delhaye “George” Janus Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1,2.' Patricia Ann Edwards “Patty” Stunt Club 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4: Biology Club 2. r i41 Patricia Ann Emery “Em” Class Officer 3, 4; Owl Society 3, 4; Outstanding Student 4; Janus Staff Business Manager 4; G.A.A. Officer 1 2; C.A.A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 1, 2. 3, 4; May Fete Page 1; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls League Officer 1, 2, 3; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; A.B.C. Board 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Homecoming Page 1; Cheerleader 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Captain 4. Connie Fitzsimmons “Connie” G.A.A. Club Officer 3, 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 1, 2. 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2. 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Biology Club 2; Librarian 4. ■ Robert W. Fitzsimmons Fitz Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Owl Society 4; Outstanding Student 4; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. Linda Lou Focleman “Fog Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 3; Biology Club 2; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 4; Librarian 2, 3; Majorette Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. Janet May Funk “Jan Owl Society 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Choraliers 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3; Janus Staff 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 2; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 4; Music Contest 3, 4. Floyd A. Gallatin Floyd Class Officer 4; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys League Officer 3; Biology Club 2; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3; Varsity Club 4. [ 15 1 Chester Gill “Chet” Transfer from West Virginia, sophomore year; Greenhouse Committee 2; Boys League 2, 3, 4. Robert J. Gorz “Bob” May Fete 1, 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2. Yolanda Grosso “Yolan” Transfer from Chicago, sophomore year; Band 2, 3; Orchestra 3; Newspaper Staff 2, 3; Janus Staff 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 2, 3; Girls League 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 4; Home Ec. Club 2; Biology Club 2; Librarian 2, 3; Senior Play 4. Darlene Joyce Giuliani “Dar” Class Officer 1; Outstanding Student 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 1, 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 4; May Fete Page 1; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Homecoming Attendant 1, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4. Ricardo Giuliani “Rickey” May Fete 1; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2: Biology Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3. Thomas Edward Hathaway Tom” Class Officer 1; Student Council 1; Outstanding Student 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 1; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. f 16 1 Merile Franklin Henry “Frank” Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2; F.F.A. 1. Raymond Warren Hill “Ray Band 2, 3; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. Joseph Leroy Irwin Scud Class Officer 1; Student Council 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Librarian 4; Varsitv Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bovs League 1, 2, 3, 4. Dixie Ann Kabasinskas “Dix” Class Officer 2, 4; Student Council 4; Owl Society 3, 4; Outstanding Student 4; Janus Staff 4; Janus Editor 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Greenhouse Committee 2; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4. John Kaluza Kal Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Owl Society 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Student 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Co-Editor 4; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys League Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Librarian 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Manager 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club Officer 4; Senior Play 4. Edward Klaman “Ed Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys League Officer 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 1, 2; Senior Play 4. r ni Duane George Lutchka “hutch” Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. Eleanor Gail Lynch “Tootsie” Owl Society 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Co-Editor 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 1; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Debating Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Biology Club 2; Greenhouse Committee 2; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; Speech Contest 1. Marianne Lyons “Jane” Transfer from Sidell, junior year; Class Officer 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Stunt Club 3, 4; May Fete 4; Girls League 3, 4; Owl Society 4. Robert McBride “Mac” Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys League Officer 1, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Baseball 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. Dora Jean Mabry “Dody” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 1, 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Music Contest 2, 4; Music Festival 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4. Anita Louise Madden “Anita” Owl Society 4; Choraliers 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4; Janus Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; A.B.C. Board 3; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 4; Home Ec. Club Officer 4; Senior Play 4. r is i Shirley Ann Martin “Sam” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 4; Choraliers 3, 4; Mav Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 3; Biology Club 2; Sextet 4; Senior Play 4. Arthur Lloyd Maskel “Art” Transfer from Georgetown, sophomore year; Biology Club 2; F.F.A 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. James Monroe “Jim” Transfer from Georgetown, sophomore year; A.B.C. Board 4; Boys League 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 4. Linda Dolores Naorodski “Lynn” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Choraliers 4 Newspaper Staff 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Ma Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 2; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Librarian 3, 4; D.A.H. award 4; Sextet 4; Owl Society 4. Carl J. Nichtlincer “C.J.” Class Officer 1; Band 1, 2; Janus Staff 4; May Fete 2; Biology Club 2; Greenhouse Committee 2; Track 1, 2; F.F.A. 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. Rosemarie Palusko “Rose” Band 2, 3; Choraliers 4; Janus Staff 4; May Fete 1. 2, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2, Sextet 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4. f 19 1 Patsy June Payne “Pat” Transfer from South Bend, Indiana, senior year; G.A.A. Club 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Girls League 4; May Fete 4. John R. Pettigrew “Zeke” Transfer from Schlarman High School, sophomore year; Owl Society 4; Janus Staff 4; May Fete 2; Boys League 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. Stanley Leroy Povilaitis “Lee” Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; May Fete I, 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Greenhouse Committee 2; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; Music Contest 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. Georcianna Rice “George” Band 2; G.A.A. Club 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2. Gerald Shaw “Jitts” Class Officer 1; Student Council 1; May Fete 1; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4. John Sleva “Slevi” Mav Fete 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. Phillip Charles Slocer “Phil Band 1; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2, Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Homecoming Escort 4; Football Co-Captain 4. 3 Barbara Jean Smith “Barb Owl Society 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Choraliers 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4; Janus Staff 4; G.A.A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Club 1, 2; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls League Officer 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Sextet 4; District Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; State Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 3, 4; Senior Play 4. Otto Spicer “Otto Owl Society 4; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys League Officer 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1. Barbara Elaine Suffern “Barb” Transfer from Catlin, sophomore year; May Fete 2, 4; Librarian 4; Girls League 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. Raymond John Urban “Snock Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Owl Society 3, 4; Outstanding Student 4; Janus Staff 4; May Fete 2; Boys League 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys League Officer 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Stage Manager 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club Officer 4. Phyllis Ann Watson Phil Owl Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Choraliers 4; Janus Staff 4; G.A.A. Club 2, 3. «4; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Biology Club 2; Junior-Dramatic Club Play 3; Sextet 4; Girls League 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. r 2i William Yow “Mose” Band 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Varsity Club 1. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Boxs League 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN II. KALUZA President Presiden t s Farewell When this copy of the Janus passes into your hands, you will see this class of seniors together for the last time. Our purpose here at school has been fulfilled, and now it is time for us to part. It is entirely up to us, as individuals, whether we are successes or failures. Success is not measured by positions or titles, neither can it be judged by fixed rules; but it depends on how much ability a person has and how he applies this ability. Let us never feel we are insignificant, no matter how small our part in life might be. Remember raindrops make a mighty ocean and bricks a massive wall. Life is a game of give and take. We must help others and receive help ourselves. Do not be afraid to give as much or more than you receive, for there is more joy in giving than there is in receiving. At this time we wish to express our sincere appreciation to our parents, who have made many sacrifices so that we might have an excellent start in life. Our thanks we also extend to the Faculty, who have helped us not only in school problems but also in personal problems as well. We shall always have a sense of indebtedness to all of you who have made it possible for us to become graduates of Westville High School. Classmates, it will be difficult for us to bid you farewell. We have formed genuine friendships, which will remain with us forever. We suggest that you fully prepare yourself for the opportunities that will be given to you when you have graduated. The time has now come when we must part; thus it is with fond admiration and deep sorrow that we say An Revoir, classmates, from the class of 1955. John Kai.u a [22] Hj Juniors 55 Sitting from left: Krakoski, Secretary; Revello, Concession Chairman; Bill Page, President. Standing from left: Biseart, Treasurer; Bednar, Student Council; Paul Stines, Vice-President. 7 L. Bcdnar Biscart Boyd Chrisman Chumus Clawson Clifton Coan Crippin Dolbee Draper Dudley Frankino Geduhn Gondry Gouty Grites Hilligoss Howard Hutt Isaacson Jacobs James Jessup, A. Jessup, N. Jones Jumps Krakoski Larson Maskcl Mokijcweski Miller McArdle Nightlinger Noel Orlea Oswalt Page Rcvello Roberts Rolinitis Russian Shatto Slifer Sokola Stines Stan is Sutton Unitis Vacketta Williamson Zemont [24] miirnTfiV 19 Sophomores 57 Bottom row from left: Watson, Treasurer; Shelato, Student Council; Jumps, Secretary. Standing: Troglia, Vice-President; Razmus, President. nn lit! AJLBUBi Ashby Ashmus Ballard Billot Brookshier Blakeney, F. Blakency, J. Blakency, H. Bratton Cassoni Chumus Cruppcnink Pe Barba Dolbee Puensing Duke Edwards, C. Edwards, D. Erp Frankino Pogleman Ghibaudy Gill Gillespie Goddard Hart Hartz, Prudence Hartz, Priscilla Hiter Jenkins Johnson Jones, J. Jones. R. Jumps Klinkow Kupcik, A. Kupcik, R. Lape Lewis Lomax Lowe Macke Marjancik Martin Maskel McDaniels Miglin Miller Morris Mulgrew Nier O'Riley Ottino Payne Peelman Pettigrew Piatt Pollard Razmus Ren Richards Roach Rudd, D. Rudd, J. Scaice Serepinas Shannon Shaw, C. Shaw, S. Slifcr Sloger Smith Spiering Tovey, R. Tovey, M. T roglia T rosper Vacketta Vallangeon Watson Wise, L. Wise, T. Wolfe Zoellner [26] 19 Freshmen 58 Bottom row from left: Tison, President; Taylor, Secretary Top row: Cerrib, Student Council; Hays, Treasurer; Edward Miller, Vice-President. Aldrich Bayles Bednar Bell Blakeney Boyd Breezely Brown Calton Clifton Crippin Cruppenink Davidson Deltuva Duncan Ervin Fogleman Gerrib Gill. J. Gill, D. Gillespie Hale Hall Hartman Hayes Howard Isaacson Kilby, Catherine Kilby, Carol King Konieczki 1,enfant Lutchka Maddox Martin Miller McArdle, K. McArdle, McNees I). Montgomery Mureiko Neal Nicholas Norbut Palvick Peelman Pcttus Pichon Pickering Povilaitis Quartier Rice Sabalaskey Serepinas Shelato Slazas Sutton Taylor Tison Urbas Usalis Vanvehoven Wagoner Waitkus Webster Williams Wilson r as i Activities and Organizations Owl The Society Left to right: First row: Pettigrew, John, Stines, Kabasinskas, Page, Krakoski. Second row: Sutton, F„ Urban, Madden, Smith, B„ Bednar, S„ Lynch, Bednar, E„ Watson, ] . Third row: Chrisman, Revello, Fitzsimmons. R., Spicer, O., Funk, Gondry, J. Fourth row: Kaluza, Emery. TilHiiiiiiiiiiiniia % min ntiHaTj The Owl Society is the only honorary society in Westville High School. It is composed of students who each year serve their school most faithfully and usefully, maintaining the proper attitude and co-operative spirit. It serves as a stimulus to the students to take part in the activities of the school. It is composed of ten per cent of the student body, of which six per cent is elected in December by the Student Council; the remaining four per cent is designated by the faculty in February. r so] The Student Council This organization serves as a medium of contact between the students and the faculty. Each class has two representatives except the senior class which has three. The object is to promote improvements for the welfare of the school. John Kaluza is the president. Left to right: Top row: Kaluza, Kabasinskas, Fitzsimmons, B. Second row: Bednar, E., Page. Third row: Shelato, J., Razmus. Fourth row: Gerrib, Tison. [31 1 Leaders Frances Sutton Joe krakoski Fat Emery Tom Hathaway Newspaper Sitting: Eddie k la man. Standing from left: Miller, Mulgrew, Chuinus, Oswalt. Staff Editors-in-Chief...........Eleanor Lynch and John Kaluza News Editor..........................Frances Sutton Sports Editor..........................Eddie Klaman Assistant Sports Editor..........Bill Oswalt Sports Reporters..........Edmund Bednar, Joe Krakoski, Ron Duensing, John Mulgrew, Joe Miller Feature Editor..................Janet Gondry Feature Writers...Dorothy Chrisman, Connie Grites, Sharon Revello, Sharon Hilligoss Exchange Editor........................Linda Nagrodski From left: Grites, Bistart, Lyons, I'nitis, Clirisinan, Revello, Hilligoss. Standing: Eddie Bednar, Marilyn Jacobs. Sitting from left: Smith, Sutton, Krakoski, Madden. Reporters...........Prudy Chumas, Linda Wat- son, Ruthie Scarce, Judy Smith, Garl Miglin, Paul Troglia, Fred Blakeney, John Mulgrew, Marianne Lyons, Jim Monroe, David Hutt, Duane Crippin, Marilyn Noel, Joyce Goddard, Janet Roach, Betty Vacketta, Judy Richards, Caroleen Ballard, Patty Miller, Sonna Shaw, Jon Chumus, Barbara Smith, Anita Madden, Ray Piatt, Evelyn Unitis, Robert Lape. Business Manager.................Sharon Bednar Asst. Business Manager...........Brenda Jumps Circulation Manager.......................Linda Fogleman Asst. Circulation Manager.......Marilyn McArdle Advertising..................Arlene Jessup and Marilyn Jacobs Advisor..................Mrs. Ethel S. Blakeney hirst row: Kaluza, Jessup, Gondry, McArdle, Hutt, Crippin, Lynch. Second row: Lape, Chumus. [351 Left: Dixie Kabasinskas, Editor-in-chief. Right: Pat Emery, Business Manager. Janus Staff Editor-in-Chief................................Dixie Kabasinskas Business Manager.............................................Pat Emery Advertising Manager.............................Barbara Smith Anita Madden, George Delhaye Literary Editors.................Janet Funk, Dora Jean Mabry Sports Editors.....................Ray Urban, Carl Nightlinger Calendar Editor..........................................Yolanda Grosso Photo Editors................Rosemarie Palusko, Phyllis Watson Circulation Manager.............................John Pettigrew Advisors................John D. Richardson, Norman B. Patberg [36] Sitting: Hay Urban. Standing from left: Palusko, Pettigrew, J., Delhaye, Funk, Smith, B. Left to right: Grosso, Emery, Nightlinger, C., Mabry, Watson, Kabasinskas, Madden. [37] Greenhouse Committee The Greenhouse Committee is a group of sophomores chosen by Miss Dowiatt annually on the basis of their interest in nature and its growth and the fact that they can devote a large part of their time to the greenhouse. Their duty is to regulate the conditions in the greenhouse so that the plants can experience a healthy growth. Biology Club The Biology Club is under the direction of Miss Dowiatt and is composed of all students who have a high scholastic average in biology. Left to right: First row: Lowe. Martin, A.. Blakenev, F., Stines, Troglia. Second row: Watson, L., Smith, Zoellner, Jumps, B., Hartz, Prudy, Richards, Scarce. Third row: Vacketta, Gillespie, Billot, C., Mart ., Prisey, Lewis. [39] Librarians Mrs. Alexis The librarians, who are under the capable direction of Mrs. Alexis, have done an excellent job in providing us with research and recreational material. Mrs. Alexis greatly appreciates the fact that we have two male librarians on the staff this year. Left to right: Top row: Kaluza, Irwin, Emery. Second row: Kabasinskas, Ballard, Scarce. Third row: Fitzsimmons, Bowman, Klinkow, Chumus. Fourth row: Clifton, Miller, Unitis. Fifth row: Coan, Hilligoss, Jacobs. Sixth row: James, Biscart, Grites. Seventh row: McArdle, Revello, Bednar, Sutton, F. Eighth row: Suffern, Jessup, Nagrodski. Ninth row: Smith, Funk. Tenth row: Slifer, Smith, J. f 40 Home Economics Club Left to right: bottom row: Nagrodski, Wilson, Smith, Nier, Madden, Palusko, Emery, Jacobs, Gill. Second row: Cruppenink, Coan, Shelato, Crowder, Kilby, Neal, Nicholas, Funk, Goddard. Watson. Third row: Mureiko, Chrisman, Zeinont, Frankino, Smith, Jenkins, Scarce, Payne, Ervin. Clifton, Boyd. Fourth row: Waitkus, Serepinas, Jessup, N., Hart ., Jumps, Vacketta, Hart , Richards, Zoellner, Sutton, P., Hays, Povilaitis. Debating Club Left to right: Top row: Vacketta, Roach, Sutton, F., Stanis, Krakoski, Kaluza, Rolinitis, Povilaitis, Rcvcllo, Madden, Smith. Second row: Watson, Chumus, Billot, Watson, Lynch, Sabalaskey, Grites, Mabry, Rice, Smith, Erp, Funk. Third row: Richards, Jumps, B., Jacobs, Mulgrew, Ballard, Chumus, James, Bednar, McArdle. Dramatic Club Left to right: Bottom row: Billot, Stanis, Mulgrew, Chumus, Ballard, Emery. Second row: Unitis, Grites, Jacobs, James, Lynch, Bednar, Revello, Scarce. Third row: Richards, Roach, Jumps, B., Sutton, F., Biscart, Rolinitis, Ililli-goss, Guiliani, Rice, Funk, Vacketta. i Athletic Board of Control Left to right: Sitting: Roberts, Coan. Standing: Monroe, Crippin, Coan; Jessup, not pictured. Left to right: Bottom row: Edwards, Payne, Frankino, Vacketta, Miller, Roach, Billot, Erp, Richards. Second row: Draper, Ballard, Dolbee, 'Prosper, Jenkins, Smith, Macke, Revello, McArdle. Third row: Jessup, Chrisman, James, Grites, Biscart, Sutton, Hilligoss, Unit is. Fourth row: Blakeney, Jacobs, Billot, Giuliani, Duke, Jones, Goddard, Tovey. Fifth row: Lynch, Fitzsimmons, Dudley, Noel, Anderson, Scarce, Funk. Sixth row: Bowman, Mabry, Rice, Crowder, Emery, Watson. Girls Athletic Association G. A. A. Officers Stunt Club Left to right: Bottom row: Fogleman, Chrisman, Draper, Ballard, Fitzsimmons, Emery, Giuliani, Smith, Rice. Second row: Noel, Anderson, Roach, James, Frankino, Tovey. Third row: Richards, Miller, Vackctta, Lyons, Jacobs, Billot, Erp, Billot. f 45 1 1954 Homecoming Queen Best Sportsman Jim Hathaway Homecoming Attendants Queen and Escort Patty Emery and Raymond Urban. Seniors Darlene Giuliani and Philip Sloger. and Escorts Juniors Frances Sutton and Joe Krakoski. Page Janice Pichon [48 1 Music Under the capable direction of Mr. Younkman is the orchestra which consists of the more talented musicians who have been members of the high school band. They perform at such functions as banquets, plays, and the May Fete. Orchestra Left to right: Inside row: Watson, Nagrodski, Mulgrew, Serepinas, Miglin, Slifer, Brookshier, Slifer, B., Mabry. Outside row: Watson, Pettus, Gondry, Funk, Blakeney, Dudley, Mr. Younkman, Duke, Goddard, Shannon, Martin, Oswalt, Chrisman. r so i Choraliers From left: Top row: Chrisman, Slifer, R., Slifer, B. Second row: Palusko, Madden, Gondry. Third row: Watson, P., Funk, Martin, Fourth row: Miller, Watson, L., Smith. Fifth row: Nagrodski, Roach, Bednar. f 51 ] Drum Majorette Barbara Smith [521 Strutting Is Their Business Left to right: Fogleman, Luanne, Smith, J., Vacketta, Smith, B., James, Fogleman, Linda, Frankino. From left: Drum Majorette: Barbara Smith Majorettes: Fogleman, Luanne, Smith, J., Vacketta, James, Fogleman, Linda, Frankino. First row: Martin, Chrisman, Dudley, Watson, P., Jenkins, Gondry, Blakeney. Second row: Watson, L„ Shannon, Mabry, Paulick, Mulgrew, Serepinas, Miller, E. Third row: Ervin, Duke, Mureiko, Rudd, J., Dolbee, Walker, Miglin. Fourth row: Duncan, McArdle, Goddard, Jones, J., Pickering, Slifer, R., Pettus. Fifth row: Hutt, Brookshier, Funk, Nagrodski, Oswalt, Slifer, B., Piatt. W. H. S. Band [531 Junior-Dramatic Club Play On Friday, November 19, 1954, the Westville High School auditorium was the scene of a three-act comedy, “Hi-Time.” This play, which was under the supervision of Miss Somers, proved to be a highlight of the year. Members of the Cast: Marilyn NlcArdle Carl Ballard Margaret Sabalaskey Frances Sutton Joe Krakoski Brenda Jumps Bill Rolinitis John Mulgrew Carol Billot Connie Grites Stage Managers: John Kaluza Ray Urban Senior Play In the early spring, a group of fifteen seniors made their debut on the West-ville High School stage in a successful presentation of “A Case of Springtime.” The play was under the efficient supervision of Mr. Blakenburg. Members of the Cast: John Kaluza Sharon Bednar Yolanda Grosso Carl Ballard Donna Crowder John Pettigrew Phyllis Watson Anita Madden John Sleva Eddie Klaman Barbara Smith Barbara Stiffern Janet Funk Shirley Martin Stage Manager: Ray Urban Technical Director: Darlene Giuliani The Varsity Club Tournament Time CHECK-ROOM ALWAYS WILLING TO SERVE CONFIDENT MARCH OF DIMES COACHES’ ROOM [58] REFR ES11M ENT STA N!) Coach Vilk Coach Richardson Phil Slogcr Ray Urban Season Record Westville... .. .46 Catlin ... 6 Westville. .. .. . 0 Clinton .. .20 Westville. .. .. .20 Farmer City .. ... 6 Westville. . . . . .26 Oakwood . .. 6 Westville. .. .. . 6 Rossville ... 0 Westville... ... 7 Unitv Westville... ... 7 Jacksonville .. ... 13 Westville... ... 6 Georgetown .. .. .12 f 60 ] MOST VALUABLE Joe Krakoski Left to right: Bottom row: Peelman, Gill, Marjancik, Payne, Lomax, Fogleman, Gerrib, Tovey, Maskel, Pettigrew, Nightlinger. Second row: Miller, Jones, Larson, Cassoni, Lape, Stines, Wolfe, Shaw, Spiering, Ottino, Wise, T., Wise, L., Vaeketta. Third row: Richardson, Razmus, Slants, Irwin, Krakoski, Rolinitis, Yow, Sloger, Urban, Kaluza, Hathaway, Duensing, Fitzsimmons, McBride, Page, Vilk. [61 ] Jla £s Captaini CVu£ ( Bob Fitzsimmons Joe Krakoski Eddie Bednar Kay Urban Jerome Kazmus Jerry Vacketta Tom Hathaway Joe Irwin Ronald Duensing Bill Rolinitis Joe Miller 11 VARSITY SCORES VVestville. .. Georgetown .. ...38 VVestville. .. .. .81 Oakwood ...43 VVestville... ...57 Covington .... .. .60 VVestville... ...63 Chrisman .. .62 VVestville.. . .. .51 Ridgefarm .. . . .. .42 VVestville... .. .95 Williamsport .. .. .55 VVestville. .. . . .55 Georgetown .. ...53 VVestville.. . ...75 Armstrong .. .. VVestville... ...75 Mattoon VVestville... .. .64 Catlin VVestville... ...71 Rankin ...49 VVestville.. . .. .60 Sidell VVestville... . ..71 Potomac .. .60 VVestville.. . .. .83 Hoopeston .... .. .69 VVestville... Rossville .. .48 VVestville.. . ...78 Stockland ...68 VERMILION COUNTY TOURNAMENT Westville... . . .56 Fairmount ... ....46 VVestville. . . . . .52 Ridgefarm . . . ....33 VVestville. . . .. .24 Potomac ....34 VVestville.. . . . .68 Rossville .... ....51 [65] Cheerleaders Linda Fogleman Patty Emery Darlene Guiliani Managed [66 1 „V-N fo«Nc n vcV ( ,VV'' . 'ce; aa°s A « '■ ,. v •Ib' c? 'V RESERVES SCORES Westville... ...27 Georgetown .. Westville... .. .50 Oakwood .. .40 Westville... .. .35 Covington .... .. .46 Westville... .. .42 Chrisman .. .41 Westville.. . .. .57 Ridgefarm .... . . .41 Westville... .. .56 Williamsport .. Westville... .. .24 Georgetown . . . . .28 Westville. .. .. .53 Armstrong .... Westville... .. .43 Mattoon . . .60 Westville. . . 55 Gatlin 31 Westville... .. .49 Rankin Westville... .. .47 Sidell Westville... .. .41 Potomac .. .43 Westville... .. .47 Rossville .. .43 Westville... .. .42 Stockland .. .27 [88] FRESHMAN Westville......43 Westville......30 Westville......39 Westville......14 Westville......29 Westville......43 Westville......37 Westville......39 Westville......42 SCORES Unity ............56 Paris.............60 Covington ........41 Hoopeston.........25 Hoopeston.........28 Danville..........42 Covington ........30 Danville..........45 Paris.............52 [69 1 Left to right: Kneeling: McBride, Page, Oswalt, Gallatin, Bednar, Urban. Standing: Stines, Miller, Nigra, Rolinitis, Raznms, Kalu .a, Coach Sweet. SEASON RECORD Westville... .. .7 Veedersburg ..., .. 5 Westville. .. .. .1 Chrisman Westville... .. .3 Villa Grove . .11 Westville... ...2 Champaign ...13 Westville... .. .2 Chrisman . 5 Westville... .. .9 Covington . . .10 Westville. . . .. .1 Danville .. .17 Westville... .. .6 Hoopeston ... 4 Westville... .. .3 Villa Grove 5 Westville... ...() Covington ... 1 Westville. .. . . .6 West Lebanon .. ... 4 Westville... . . .0 Danville , . .14 Westville... .. .3 Champaign .... ... 4 Westville... .. .9 Hoopeston 2 Westville... .. .9 Cayuga ... 8 MOST VALUABLE Jim Nigra L.i � J ) Razmus Urban Kaluza Gallatin Rolinitis Bednar McBride Krakoski Miller Page 1 t MOST VALUABLE Joe Krakoski RECORD At Westville....................... Oakw°od-69 Westville—67 Veedersburg—14 At Ridgefarm....................... Westville—55 Ridgefarm—45 Catlin—33 At Westville....................... Westville—53X Rankin—48 2 Catlin—28 Henning—20 At Westville....................... Westville-60 Cayuga—5431 Bismarck—35H At Westville....................... Covington-5511 Westville—54 2 Ridgefarm—39 County Meet at Georgetown................. Georgetown—61 (First) Westville—27 (Second) First in County 880 Relay. [721 Page Krakoski, B. •1 Hathaway, T. Spicer ■ 880 Relay Team Krakoski, J. Hathaway, J. Kaluza Urban Duensing Dish Mrs. Moross [ Mrs. Defebaugh Hustlers John Gerulis Joe Adinitas Dust Busters Herman Howard L 75 ] Highlights AUGUST- 30 First day of school. Bewildered freshmen tramp the halls of W.T.H.S. The senior girls discover Mr. Blankenburg has the cutest dimples. SEPTEMBER- 1 Kaluza again is to lead the class of “55” through the last lap of their high school journey. 6 Labor Day vacation. 10 Election of cheerleaders—Patty, Linda, and Darlene really make a team. 15 Teachers’ meeting at 1:30 in W.H.S. Assembly. School dismissed after lunch. 17 F.B. Catlin. W.H.S. clobbers Gatlin. 24 F.B. Clinton. After a score of 20-0 the team returns, nursing their bruises. Assembly program—Alexis. A few stars are born or should we say are hatched. OGTOBER- 1 F.B. Farmer City. Even if the team doesn’t win all the games, we surely have some great players. 7 F.B. Oakwood. End of first six-weeks—five burly laps to go! 8 Teachers’ Institute—Urbana—No School. 15 F.B. Rossville. Assembly program—Blakeney. 22 F.B. Unity. Girls and Boys League. 29 F.B. Jacksonville. Assembly program—“Shirley Duncan.” Now here is a girl who really gets around. NOVEMBER- 5 F.B. Georgetown. Well, let’s skip a comment on this game! 11 Armistice Day—No school. 19 Assembly program, “Mysterious Brown.” End of second six weeks. 23 Owl Banquet. 25 Thanksgiving vacation. 26 Mrs. Alexis: “Caught on a park bench, eh? What are your names?” He: “Ben Pettcn.” She: “Ann Howe!” 29 School resumes. 30 B.B. Georgetown. Ah! Sweet revenge at last! [76] of the Year DECEMBER- 3 B.B. Oakwood. Girls and Boys League. 7 B.B. Covington. 10 B.B. Chrisman. It was really a great game; however, we beat them in an overtime. 13 Assembly program, “Jack Raymond.” 14 B.B. Ridgefarm. 17 B.B. Williamsport. The doors of Westville are closed for two wonderful weeks of fun. Xmas Party—Somers. JANUARY- 3 School resumes. Everyone returns happy????? 4 B.B. Georgetown. Wow! We did it again! 5 Assembly program, “The Schmidts.” We all had a grand time watching the muscles bulge. 7 B.B. Armstrong. 8 B.B. Mattoon. 11 B.B. Catlin. 13 Semester exams. B.B. Rankin. Tommy, Eddie, and John moan over the first “F” in their high school careers. 14 Semester exams. Floyd G.: “Boy, she surely gave you a dirty look.” Bob F: “Yea! Who?” Floyd: “Mother Nature.” 17 Second semester begins. 21 Girls and Boys League 25 B.B. Sidell. 28 B.B. Potomac. Tommy: “Do you dance?” Patty: “Oh, yes, I love to.” Tommy: “Well, then let’s love.” FEBRUARY-1 B.B. Hoopeston. 4 B.B. Rossville. 11 B.B. Oakwood. Assembly program—Dowiatt. 15 B.B. Paris. 18 B.B. East Lynn. 22 B.B. Villa Grove. 25 Girls and Boys League. End of fourth six weeks. [77] MARCH-1 Regional Tourney. 11 Assembly program—Maxwell. 25 Girls and Boys League. 30 Athletic Banquet. APRIL-1 Senior play. 6 End of fifth six weeks. 7 County Institute, no school! Begin Easter vacation. A Senior: A Junior: A Sophomore: A Freshman: Deep wisdom, swell head. Brain fever; he’s dead. False, fair; one hope fled; Heart broken; he’s dead. Went skating, bumped head, Cracked skull; he’s dead. Milk famine, not fed; Starvation; he’s dead. 12 School resumes. Assembly program, “Charles King” 10:30. Lady (at the almond counter): “Who attends to the nuts?’ Wise Guy: “Be patient! I’ll wait on you in a minute.” 29 Girls and Boys League. MAY- Assembly program-Richardson. Classroom Conduct Department Freshman: “I don’t know.” Sophomore: “Im not prepared.” Junior: “I don’t remember.” Senior: I don t believe I can add anything to what has already been said.” Girls and Boys League. Class Day—Blankenburg. Semester Exams: Hours—2, 4, 6. Semester Exams: Hours—1, 3, 5. School picnic. Baccalaureate. Commencement—At last! As we leave the halls of Westville High, Golden memories in our hearts shall lie. [78] □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ dvertisements □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □□ We, the class of 1955, wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to all those who through their cooperation have made our JANUS possible. [791 ACTON, BALDWIN. BOOKWALTER MEYER LAWYERS 605 Temple Building Danville, Illinois Compliments of GREENWOOD'S CAMERA SHOP 148 N. Vermilion phone 1360 Danville, Illinois Compliments of AL's TICK TOCK WATCH REPAIRING 8 South Vermilion Danville, Illinois Jones, Sebat and Swanson 306 ADAMS BUILDING DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Danville Headquarters for Arrow Shirts — Florsheim Shoes McGregor Sportswear The Shop Distinctive Compliments of GRAND CLEANERS Larry Hartz WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS Paul Frazier (REALTOR) 106 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois General Real Estate ciRSiin riniunn TELEPHONE 121 912 NORTH VERMILION STREET Prescriptions Baby Needs Diabetic Supplies Sickroom Accessories Wheel Chairs Oxygen Service Just What Your Doctor Orders [80] SKELGAS RANGES SKELGAS WATER HEATERS TRI-CO GAS FOR HEATING Home Church Store Garage Save One-Half on Your Tractor Fuel Install a 500 or 1000 Gallon Tank TRI-COUNTY NATURAL GAS COMPANY JOHN SZILAGYI Westville, Illinois GEORGE HENRY SZILAGYI’S KELLYVILLE WESTVILLE CAYUGA, IND. GEORGETOWN PREM1XED-DSLIVE3ED IN AGITATOR TRUCKS Established 25 Yo«rt ' NEW LAUHOFF CRAIN ELEVATORS CONCRETE FURNISHED BY US IN 19 6 18000 CU. YDS 600 CU. YDS DAILY VISIT OUR NEW MODE RN PLANT BEST EQUIPPED FOR SPECIFICATION CONCRETE CENTRAL ILLINOIS. Capacity Now 500CuYds.Dahy new-larger delivery trucks NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL ASK FOR QUOTATIONS 1922 fl Experi nc« 701-707 Section St. - Danvill , Illinois - Phonos 415-416 Charles Cooke Charles Urban WESTVILLE MONUMENT CO. Telephone 4511 North State St. Westville, TAYLOR BROS. Cadillac - Oldsmobile Dealer DANVILLE. ILLINOIS WESTVILLE NYAL STORE (Susie's) 131 N. State Street Always Willing to Serve— Eager to Please Westville, Phone 2291 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Auto Parts—Radios Small Appliances Bicycles and Parts Washers—Refrigerators Buy it in Westville WESTVILLE CANDY HOUSE A. L. VOLLBORN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Baum Building Telephone 352 Danville, Illinois [83] J4elen At. J edulid Complete Insurance Service 125 N. State St. Westville, III. Phone 4141 GLEN T. SMITH CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH Sales and Service Danville, Illinois 807 N. Vermilion Phone 917 [84] HILL LUMBER COMPANY Francis O. Watson Owen L. Rouse 635 E. Williams Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS P. O. Box 7 Phone 7 Compliments of S. T. MEADE COUNTY CLERK Compliments of NEWMAN'S CLOTHES SHOP Congratulations and West Wishes to the Graduates: Danvilleland's Leading Department Store Since 1897 .... Danville, Illinois 15 E. Main St. Danville, PARISIAN Oscar Meis Correct Apparel and Millinery 20 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Ask Your Grocer for STELLA'S KREEMKO BREAD STELLA BAKING COMPANY Famous for Quality Wrecker Service - U. S. and Dunlop Tires Genuine Chevrolet Parts SONGER CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE Catlin, Illinois Compliments of PETE RUBIS Westville, Illinois Pigs in Blanket Chicken Compliments STEVE, HELEN, STEVE, JR. Westville, Illinois Fresh Catfish Every Friday PLATT INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE THAT INSURES Represented by Lucian J. Courtney, Jr. 411-13-15 Temple Bldg. Danville, Illinois Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 55 STRADERS' DIXIE GIFT SHOP Distinctive Gifts for All Occasions 519 North State Phone 5221 r as ] mes-stiuuss cn. 16 A IV II 18 IV. V E II Ml LI 0 V ST. WHITE'S FEED FARM Everything in the Feed Line Georgetown Road Compliments of WESTVILLE 5c TO $1.00 STORE PHONE 3621 Westville. Illinois Compliments of WESTVILLE CONEY ISLAND ELIZABETH AND WALTER NORVILITIS For Durability, Beauty and Economy See Us for Concrete Products Buy With Confidence PENRY FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings and Electrical Appliances 433-35-37 East Main Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Outside High Rent District Concrete Blocks Haydite Blocks Culvert Pipe Sewer Pipe Drain Tile Septic Tanks Splash Blocks Stepping Stones Window Wells Chimney Blocks Precast Lintels Chimney Caps Concrete Floor and Roof Systems Split Rock Stone Veneer NEFF CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO. 711 Section St. PHONE 1016 Danville, Illinois Y. M. C. A. Serving Youth Throughout the World A Good Place to Swim and Meet Your Friends Y. W. C. A. Join Women and Girls around the World in Friendship, Fun and Christian Service YOU ARE WELCOME! VACKETTA BROS. John - Pete - Charlie GROCERIES AND MEATS Agents for Dry Cleaning Phone 3281 601 S. State St. WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS [86] Compliments of VERMILION COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. Harvey Pearson, Mgr. GEORGE VACKETTA AND SON FORD Phone 510 23 W. Main St. Danville, Illinois AFTER HIGH SCHOOL ATTEND ''THERE'S A FORD IN YOUR FUTURE UTTERBACK-BROWN BUSINESS COLLEGE Westville, Illinois 214 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Approved for Veteran Training P. L. 16 - 346 - 550 ELTON A. WAGNER COMPANY BLACK TOP ROAD BUILDERS CRANE AND DOZER SERVICE CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, INC. READY-MIX CONCRETE AND BUILDING SUPPLIES Phone 2471-4340 f 87] 505 N. Gilbert St. Danville, Illinois AL DAVIS I.G.A. FOODLINER 2441 Georgetown Road Danville, Illinois Compliments of MIDWEST BURLAP BAG CO. WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS Oscar R. Fischer, General Manager SILVER LEAF CAFE Home Cooked Meals . . Short Orders Sandwiches DOROTHY and BUSSY GIULIANI 101 S. State St. Phone 4921 Compliments of W.O. EDWARDS Attorney-at-Law 503-504 Temple Building Danville, Illinois BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1954 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Westville, Illinois FRED FRAME JEWELER Watch Inspector for All Railroads 15 N. Vermilion Danville, Illinois ANDREW KALUZA Quality Groceries and Meats Phone 3381 Westville, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Company Compliments of STATE LOAN CO Westville, Illinois [88] Compliments of ALBERT D. ALKIRE Clerk of the Circuit Court La w Offices ALLEN and ALLEN Adams Building Danville, Illinois CLEVE ALEXANDER SPORTING GOODS, INCORPORATED Lee Anderson - Bill Beck - Walt Dickerson 155 North Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois BLUE LAKE COAL COMPANY Telephone Catlin 3650 CATLIN, ILLINOIS Compliments of DR. WILLIAM B. BRADY, Dentist Steam and Domestic Size Mine and Office Located I mile north of Catlin I 39 N. Vermilion Phone 1806 Compliments of BARKMAN CHEVROLET COMPANY Danville, Illinois S. GLIDDEN BALDWIN, M.D. Danville, Illinois Practice Limited to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat BLACK'S Hardware Sporting Goods Paints Featuring WILSON ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 31 N. Hazel Phone 9300 Danville, BROOKSHIER Westville, Illinois Compliments of RAY BRITT INS. AGENCY 402 National Bank Phone 262 Danville, Illinois DODSON S SEED STORE Field, Garden and Grass Seed Plants and Fertilizers 204 W. Main St. Danville, Illinois HOWARD S. FOSTER. D.D.S. 506 Adams Bldg. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS [891 Compliments of DR. GEORGE L. ENGLERT Orthodontist Adams Building BEN LATTUADA QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS Phone 3251 901 South State Westville, Illinois LATTUADA BROS. MEATS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE FREE DELIVERY 704 N. State Westville, Dial 2181 LATOZ HARDWARE Plumbing - Heating - Electrical Supplies Westville, Illinois Georgetown, Illinois KAMP MUSIC, INC. 149 North Vermilion Street Danville Illinois Everything in the way of music Phone 7581 Phone 3221 COMPLIMENTS OF ARNHOLT'S BAKERY BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 55 McArdle Hardware Company QUALITY HARDWARE AND HOUSEWARES WESTVILLE. ILLINOIS Owen McArdle, '27 r so i COMPLIMENTS OF LITAK and GROPPI Attorneys-at-Law WESTVILLE. ILLINOIS TV SERVICE Admiral - Sparton - Sylvania 133 North State Phone 8267 WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS CHARTER A BUS BEE LINE TRANSIT CORP. 19 South Hazel DANVILLE, ILLINOIS HOFMANN'S FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS East Main St. Phone 3729 WESTVILLE, ILL. B. REVELLO DEPT. STORE Groceries Frigidaire Appliances Drigas Ranges Quality Meats Vegetables Maytag Washers P. J. LISICK Phone 2161 For Flowers Greenhouse Fixed IT'S LAVEZZI'S Danville Floral Company WE DELIVER 22 E. North St. Danville, Phone 4500 [91 ] COMPLIMENTS OF THE TIMES THEATRE WALT. BLANKENBURG. Mgr COMPLIMENTS OF SILBERBERGS Men's Wear Corner E. Main and Hazel Sts. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Oliver D. Mann — Carroll E. Snyder Thomas Stifler — Oliver D. Mann, Jr. MANN, STIFLER SNYDER LAWYERS 419 Temple Building Danville, SALES AND SERVICE Phone 7744 McCormick Farm Equipment Trucks — Farm Implements — Refrigeration DANVILLE, ILLINOIS MODERN GLASS CO. Claude C. Jennings Phone 5372 J 13 W. Main St. Danville, DANVILLE'S MUSIC HEADQUARTERS Records - Sheet Music - Pianos Phonographs - Television - Radios You're Always Welcome To Come in and Browse NOBLE and MASSING MUSIC SHOP Danville, Illinois 5-7 E. North St. Phone 669 BETTY GAY GRADUATION DRESSES DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Compliments of MARSTERS SIGN COMPANY TIRES BATTERIES BAYLES MARATHON SERVICE 320 South Gilbert Danville, Illinois Compliments of Tea Table Foods PEYTON-PALMER CO. The old jalopy puffed up to a rattling halt at the toll bridge. “Sixty-five cents,” said the bridge-keeper. “Sold!” cried the driver. He kissed her in the garden. It was a moonlight night. She was a marble statue; He was a little tight. [92] OSWALT'S SHELL SERVICE WASHING AND LUBRICATION 300 South State Street Westville, Illinois Phone 4911 Everything for the Sportsman JERRY WEESE SPORTING GOODS 816 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Phone 3400 Compliments of Compliments of J. L. EDMUNDS CO. GEORGE M. STRADER GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS ARCHITECT Phone 6041 Georgetown, III. 201 2 W. North St. Danville, Illinois Hi Compliments of PRODUCERS DAIRY Pete Dugas Tire Shop 220 W. Main St. Danville, III. CAMEL HERMAN'S RECREATION HALL WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS r 93 i MONZELLE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Tic Toe Lounge 121 NORTH STATE STREET WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS Phone 3961 If no answer Call 7441 BROWN’S MARATHON SERVICE WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS Tires, Batteries and Accessories Minor Repairs and Service We are the seniors of fifty-five, Willing to take that one last dive; Four years of blood and sweat and brews and Lots of learning we’ll never use. . . . Of real gone parties in the spring and Arguments about anything .... Of football games and basketball yells, Of yearbook subscriptions and magazine sells; Of politicians and the orange and black, And things we loaned that never came back; Of class rings and formals and big name bands, And never the problem of time on our hands; Of our first hectic freshman days, When everything seemed like a maze; Of our sophomoronic worldly ways, And swimming around on rainy days; Of our scornful junior egotism. And the ways we expressed our criticism; Of little commencement and senior class day, And many a forgotten escapade; Of the bulling voices that rose and fell, And the welcome sound of the three-thirty bell; Sometimes a bore and sometimes a jive— This was Westville, fifty-five. Compliments of DR. GUNDRUM DENTIST Phone 7741 Westville, III. Sympathy is never wasted. Except when you give it to yourself. [ 94 1 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1955 S udlow Studio DANVILLE, ILLINOIS PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THIS YEARBOOK [95] Working Hard Unusual Just Resting Stand Still, Bill! Impossible! Some Expression Hurdles Looking for trouble Linda Dorothy Dora Caroleen Connie Pat Darlene Judy [961 TIMELY JOKE A recession is a period in which you tighten your belt. A depression is a time when you have no belt to tighten. When you have no pants to hold up, it’s a panic. REALLY GONE? Then there is the story of the moron answering the telephone. What is it?” asked the moron. “It’s a long distance from New York,” replied the operator. “I know it is,” said the moron, and he hung up. Laughing on the Inside ENCORE Army Sergeant: “Does your uniform fit satisfactorily?” Frosh: “Well, the jacket is okay, sir, but the pants are a bit snug under the armpits.” QUICK THINKING A dog and a cat became embroiled in a street corner fight, and a big crowd gathered to watch. One unruly spectator suddenly whipped a gun out of his pocket and shot the dog. A policeman heard the report and came running on the double. The killer threw his gun to the ground and appealed to the crowd. “Don’t say a word to the cop. He’ll think the cat did it.” DISILLUSIONMENT I tawt I taw a-tunbeam, A-coming down the stair; But is was only a senior boy With peroxide on his hair. REAL GOOFS Drunk: “Believe it or not, ofisher, I’m looking for a parking placesh.” Cop: “But you haven’t got a car.” Drunk: “Yeah, I have. Itsh in the parking placesh I’m looking for.” SNAP JUDGMENT The draft board doctor was examining a prospective recruit. “Read that chart,” he commanded. “What chart?” asked the draftee. “That’s right,” said the Doc. “There is no chart; you’re in, boy!” NO COVER CHARGE For years the bum slept under bridges and in ditches. Then one day he switched to culverts and became a man of distinction. “BRIDE” IDEAS He walked her to her front door; She whispered with a sigh, “I’ll be home tomorrow night.” He answered, “So will I.” IT’S THE TRUTH Ask a freshman in high school this question, “Son, do you understand love?” He will write you an essay. Ask a bachelor. He will write you a book. Ask a married man. He just grins and shakes his head. DEAD END If you earn $4,000 a year and your wife earns nothing, she’s a dependent. But if your wife earns $4,000 a year and you earn nothing, you’re a bum. CLOSE CALL In the diner of a southbound train, a couple noticed two nuns at another table. When neither could identify the religious habit, the husband volunteered to settle the question. “Pardon me, Sisters,” he said, pausing politely beside the nuns’ table, “but would you mind telling me your Order?” “Not at all,” said one of the nuns as she smiled at him. “Lamb chops, and they’re delicious!” PRACTICAL CAR “CHOKE” “I washed my car an hour ago,” said the lady who was arrested for reckless driving, “and I can’t do a thing with it.” f 97] Autograph [99 1 ,fA V 0 'JS . EH.o P$tT X-' JS. «Ss r - : ? OV'Vv: sc 1 Tv i JL-r- v. wJ !• . • '%v' ■N’ ,v -v. .wk $1 si ...•3 ■ V .’. Vsi., % I g ’j[L4� r . S. ■ ; tr •M. ■ • ;V'7f v. £-N 'v M WW , -i . '- V r« t AML v X«Ajr v� ; -vA i . '• bo i l- y rv,« VTV- -t | 31 - - c- s -SsJ: AC WV;- ' i vT«y 'VJjC - ■■ ■• t-.3 A x •'• is. ffSV’tiiXttTCEtVk Y HVVv V • Jj V r MU’ , ’' ki • f; •■i'.i-x' 53kEg™?m :.'. ■; jw £ A .p y- : - 53 ' . ''!w,' ¥ ‘ 'M mz '' ' ' ■■ -' • .: ;snr 3K . • , . x ■ ' : : i‘ • .. . v v- 11 : t j • - ■ y - • • § Sk' $4 ml :jM -•• : y- Vi f;£frrr-- :': • .J3 ... . •• Wl .’. , '. .s . s r..; LV ' M.: J u iCTFZrar5-’ z± - iri:: :