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Yearbook Name
The Charitonian of 1947
Location
Chariton, Iowa (Lucas County, IA)
Additional Info
The Chariton of 1947
FOREWORD
n the threshold of our second year of peace, Chariton High School
again marches on in tune with other schools throughout the world in
carrying out the high educational standards and ideals which make for
greater cooperation and understanding between nations.
Looking ahead we see the Chariton High School of the future, open-
ing its doors to the citizens of tomorrow; broadening and enriching the
lives of those whose desire it is to attain more knowledge.
Under the experienced leadership and guiding hand of our school
administration, we know that Chariton High School will continue to
enlarge and broaden its fields of education and learning so that the citi-
zens of tomorrow will be more adequately prepared to meet the ever-
rising problems of an ever-advancing age.
3
The library provides adequate material
for research, reference, and pleasure
reading.
Third period girls gym class takes
time out from one of their games
to pose for the photographer.
When this picture was snapped,
Biology instructor Sebben was ready
to demonstrate the art of dissecting
a frog.
4
Expressions as studious as these are
displayed only when a time test is
being given; however, these were
probably brought about by the
photographer’s technique.
Welding instructor Devore (ex-
treme right) supervising a job be-
ing done by Walden Askren and
Wayne Schmidt while the other
four are engrossed in their work.
The second period physics class in one
of its more solemn moments, especially
when posing for the photographer.
5
Mrs. Irene Gartin
The Board of Education and our other administrators, Mr. Lunan and
Mr. Kelley, are putting our school program well on the road to success. Through
Mrs. Louise Levis
Renus Johnson
Harold Johnson
T. D. Kelley
Principal
their understanding and philosophy, we students are realizing the benefits of
such a program. We sincerely thank them for their interest in boys and girls.
Mrs. Thelma Moon
Secretary
7 -
The faculty of Chariton High School has ever been the inspiration and guid-
ing hand of all those who have passed through these portals of learning. Their
enduring patience and broad understanding have made our four years in C.H.S. one
of the happiest an J most valuable periods in our lives. We hope we shall always be
a
Ruth Maloney
Librarian
Mrs. Feme Wright
English
worthy of your endeavors as we go forth from Chariton High School to take our
places among the citizens of tomorrow and that our attainments as citizens of the
future may in a measure be a reward for your unselfish and untiring efforts.
INeil Alexander
Science, Junior High Athletics
Helen McCracken
Commercial
Lulah Bennett
Study Hall
Mrs. Cleone Farmer
Commercial
Maries Busby
Physical Education, Citizenship
Claude R. Snell
Mathematics
Miss Ada Scott, a member of our
faculty for the past eighteen years,
passed away October 9, 1946. Because
of her untiring efforts, she was a help
and inspiration to every student with
whom she came in contact. As a result
of her loyalty to students and co-work-
ers, she was loved and respected by all
who knew her. With her passing,
Chariton High School has lost a true
and faithful friend.
II MEM0R.IAM
12
WILMA MAY AGAN
Normal
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Student Council 4
Home Room Officer 4
Future Teachers of
America 3, 4
Girl Reserves 3, 4
Future Teachers of
America Officer 4
M. DEAN BESCO
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2
VESPER MAE ANSLEY
College Preparatory
C.H.S. I, 2, 3,4
Glee Club 4
Mixed Chorus 4
One-Act Plays 3
Girl Reserves 3, 4
Girls' Athletic Asso-
ciation 1, 2
BETTY ILENE
BINGAMAN
Business
C. H. S. 1, 2. 3, 4
Class Officer 1
Home Room Officer 1. 2, 3
Homecoming Attendant 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
Girl Reserve Officer 4
WALDEN A. ASKREN
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3,4
Student Council I, 2
Home Room Officer 1, 2
One-Act Plays 3
Christmas Program 2
National Athletic Honor
Society 3, 4
Football 1, 3, 4
Track 2
Annual Staff 4
WILLIAM ROBERT
BINGAMAN
General
C. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Class Officer 4
Home Room Officer
1,2, 3,4
National Athletic Honor
Society 3, 4
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Football 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
BETTY DELORIS BALE
Normal
Norwood 1, 2
C.H.S. 3, 4
Class Officer 1, 2
Future Teachers of
America 3, 4
MARIAN MARDELLE
BOSTON
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Glee Club 1, 2, 4
Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4
Operetta 1
Christmas Program 4
Future Teachers of
America 1, 2, 3
13
DAROLD D. BRAIDA
College Preparatory
Dallas Consolidated 1
C.H.S. 2, 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 1
Operetta 1
Junior Class Play 3
One-Act Plays 3, 4
Christmas Program 1
Thespian 3, 4
Basketball 1
Newspaper Club 4
Thespian Officer 3, 4
HELEN B. CATRENICH
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 4
DONALD S. BROWN-
LEE
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Student Council 1
Class Officer 2
Home Room Officer 2, 3
Junior Class Play 3
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
Iowa Farmer 3
District President 3, 4
District Vice-President 2
United States Marines 4
JAY G. CHANDLER
General
Norwood 1, 2
C.H.S. 3, 4
Class Officer 1, 2
Future Farmers of
America 3, 4
Basketball 1, 2
MARGERY BURGETT
Business
C.H.S. 1,2, 3, 4
Student Council 2
Home Room Officer 2
Glee Club 1, 2, 4
Mixed Chorus 4
Operetta 1, 4
One-Act Plays 4
Christmas Program 1,4
Thespian 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Asso-
ciation 1, 2, 3
Annual Staff 4
Latin Club 2
Girl Reserve Officer 3
BEN CLAYTON
ollege Preparatory
H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
and 1, 2, 3, 4
ep Band 2, 3
Mixed Chorus 3
One-Act Plays 3
Christmas Program 3, 4
Track 3
Newspaper Club 4
JERRY RICHARD BYERS
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
BILL E. CLENDENEN
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Renton, Washington, 2
Future Farmers of
America 1, 3, 4
14
MARVIN L. COTTRELL
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3,4
Home Room Officer 3
National Athletic Honor
Society 3, 4
Basketball 4
Football 2
Track 3
Annual Staff 4
CECIL LAVERNE
CRAWFORD
General
Norwood 1, 2
C.H.S. 3,4
Future Farmers of
America 3, 4
Basketball 1, 2
HELEN MARIE CRITCH-
FIELD
Normal Training
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3,4
Home Room Officer 1, 3
Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4
Operetta 1, 4
Junior Class Play 3
Christmas Program
1, 2, 3, 4
Thespian 3, 4
Future Teachers of
America 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Teachers of
America Officer 3, 4
Girl Reserves Officer 3
CURTIS REX DARRAH
General
Millerton 1
C.H.S. 2, 3,4
One-Act Plays 1, 2
Basketball 1, 2
Track 2
Annual Staff 4
ROBERT L. DARRAH
General
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Student Council 3
Home Room Officer 1, 3
National Athletic Honor
Society 2, 3, 4
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3, 4
JEAN DAVISON
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 2
Band I, 2, 3
GledClub 1, 2~l
Mixed Chorus 4
Operetta 1 .
Christmas Program 1, 2, 4
"Girl Reservt-fi, 2, 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Asso-
ciajron 1, 2, 3, 4
Apmial Staff 4
Zatin Club 2
Spanish Club 4
PAUL E. DELAPP
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4
PHIL DELPIERRE
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3,4
Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4
Executive Committee
Student Council 4
Class Officer 2, 3
Home Room Officer I, 2, 3
Junior Class Play 3
Thespian 3, 4
National Honor Soc. 3, 4
National Athletic Honor
Society 2, 3, 4
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
Football 1, 2, 3, 4
Track 1, 2, 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
"C" Club 4
15
4
JENNIE M.
DEMICHELIS
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 5,4
Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4
NORMA JEAN
DOUGLASS
Business
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2
Girls' Athletic Asso-
ciation 1, 2, 3, 4
WAYNE EDDY
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3,4
Future Farmers of
America 2, 3
DARLENE EDGAR
Business
Pekin, Illinois, 1
CH.S. 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
Girls' Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3, 4
ERNEST EVERETT
EDWARDS
General
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
CARLENE EGGERS
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 2
Glee Club 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
BILL FLACK
College Preparatory
Audubon 1
C.H.S. 2, 3, 4
Junior Class Play 3
Student Manager 3
PATRICIA ANN FOGLE
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Student Council 3
Home Room Officer 3
Glee Club 1, 4
Mixed Chorus 1, 4
Operetta 4
Christmas Program 1, 4
Thespian 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3
Annual Staff 4
Girl Reserve Officer 4
16
NINA M. GILLILAND
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4
NORMA JEAN HAW-
KINS
Normal
Cambria 1. 2
C.H.S. 3,4
Future Teachers of
America 3. 4
Girl Reserves 3
CHARLENE B. HALL
General
C H S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3. 4
PAULINE HENRY
Business
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3i 4
Student Council 4
Home Room Officer 1. 4
Girl Reserves I, 2, 3. 4
Annual Staff 4
HUBERT J. HARRING-
TON
General
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2
Track 3, 4
GERALD F. HIBBS
General
Osceola 1
C.H.S. 2. 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3
National Athletic Honor
Society 2, 3
Basketball 1, 2
Football 1. 3
IDA ELNORA HAW-
KINS
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4
Home Room Officer 1
Band 1, 2
Girl Reserves 4
Girls' Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3 4
Annual Staff 4
LOIS RADENE HULL
Normal
Russell 1, 2, 3
C.H.S. 4
Class Officer 3
Junior Class Play 3
Christmas Program 3
Future Teachers of
America 2, 4
Newspaper Club 3
17
"C" Club 4
Latin Club 4
MARJORIE ELAINE
JONES
Business
Norwood 1
C.H.S. 2, 3. 4
Glee Club 1. 4
Junior Class Play 3
One-Act Plays 1
Christmas Program 4
Girl Reserves 3. 4
Basketball 1
JUANITA BRENAMAN
KEENEY
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1,2, 3,4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3
DONNA KELLEY
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4
Glee Club 1
Operetta 1
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3. 4
Girls' Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 3
Girl Reserves Officer 2, 3
BURDETTE KENDRICK
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 4
National Athletic Honor
Society 4
Basketball 2, 3
Football 3, 4
Track 2, 3
ROBERTA JANE LEE
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
JACK LELLENBERG
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 1, 2
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Basketball 1
RUTH JEANNE
LIGGITT
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Mixed Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Operetta 1, 4
Christmas Program
1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
LEWIS L. LOWE
General
Millerton 1, 2
C.H.S. 2, 3, 4
Christmas Program 1
Basketball 1, 2
jennie inez McCor-
mick
Business
Norwood 1, 2
C.H.S. 3, 4
Class Officer 1, 2
WORTH E. LOYNA-
CHAN
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
ruth McDonald
College Preparatory
Williamson 1
C.H.S. 2, 3, 4
Class Officer 1
Girl Reserves 4
Newspaper Club 4
THOMAS WILLIAM
LUCKETT
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Student Council 1, 2, 3
Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra 2
Mixed Chorus 1, 3
Operetta 1
Christmas Program 1, 3, 4
Track 3, 4
Latin Club 4
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 3, 4
Orchestra 2, 3, 4
Girls' Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3
C.H.S. 1,2, 3,4
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3, 4
BETTY LOUISE
McFarland
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3,4
Girl Reserves 2, 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 2, 3, 4
19
DELORES JEAN
McFarland
General
Williamson 1
C.H.S. 2, 3. 4
Class Officer 1
DEAN McNElSH
General
C.H.S. 1. 2. 3. 4
Student Council 1
Home Room Officer 1, 3
National Athletic Honor
Society 2, 3, 4
Basketball 2, 3
Football 1, 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3
MARGARET JEAN
McGrath
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3,4
Student Council 1, 3
Executive Committee
Student Council 3
Class Officer 2, 4
Home Room Officer 1, 2
Glee Club 3, 4
One-Act Plays 4
Christmas Program 4
Thespian 4
Homecoming Attendant 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
National Honor Soc. 3, 4
Cheerleader 3. 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1. 2. 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
Girl Reserves Officer 3, 4
Girls' Athletic Associa-
tion Officer 2
BONNIE McNERNEY
Business
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2. 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3. 4
harry d. McKinley
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Army 3
Student Council 1, 3
Home Room Officer 1, 3, 4
Football 3
LEONARD MOORE
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
Football 3
Track 3
DONALD L.
McKNJGHT
General
C.H.S. 1,2, 3,4
Navy 3
One-Act Plays 2
Thespian 2, 3. 4
Basketball 1, 2
Track 1, 2
Annual Staff 4
Football 4
EDGAR CECIL MORRI-
SON. JR.
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2. 3, 4
20
LLOYD GLEN
MULLINS
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1,2, 3, 4
Football 3
Track 3
Annual Staff 4
FRANK MUNCH.
General
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3. 4
DONNA MARIE
NICHOLS
Business
Mt. Pleasant 1, 2
C.H.S. 3, 4
Glee Club 1, 2
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3
Annual Staff 4
LYLE O. NICKELSON
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2
Football 4
BARBARA ANN ODEN
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1.2, 3,4
Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4
One-Act Plays 2, 3, 4
Christmas Program 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
Annua! Staff 4
Spanish Club 4
WILLIAM ANDREW
OFFENBURGER
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
NORMA LOUISE
OLIVER
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4
Home Room Officer 3, 4
Glee Club 1, 2, 4
Mixed Chorus 2
Operetta 1
One-Act Plays 1
Christmas Program 2
Homecoming Attendant 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3, 4
BETTY MARIE PAGE
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 4
21
DOLLIE MAE PATTER-
SON
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1
Girls' Athletic Associa-
tion 2, 3, -4
CHARLES A. PEDIGO
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4
Home Room Officer 1, 2
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 1, 2. 3. 4
Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 1
Operetta 1
Junior Class Play 3
Christmas Program 1
Thespian 3, 4
EDDIE M. PATTERSON
General
Williamson 1
C.H.S. 2. 3, 4
Student Council 5
Executive Committee
Student Council 4
Class Officer 3
Home Room Officer 2, 3
One-Act Plays 1
National Athletic Honor
Society 3, 4
Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
DONALD PETERSON
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3. 4
National Athletic Honor
Society 4
Basketball 3, 4
Football 4
Track 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
PATSY PATTERSON
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1. 2. 3,4
Student Council 1. 2
Class Officer 4
Hqme Room Officer 1, 2, 3
Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4
Sextet 3. 4
Operetta 1, 4
Junior Class Play 3
One-Act Plays 2
Christmas Program 1, 2, 3,4
Thespian 3, 4
Homecoming Attendant 4
Girl Reserves 1. 2, 3. 4
National Honor Soc. 3, 4
Newspaper Club 4
Annual Staff 4
Thespian Officer 3, 4
Girl Reserves Officer 2, 4
RODNEY PETERSON
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
Football 4
Track 3, 4
VIRGINIA R. PATTER-
SON
Normal Training
C.H.S. 1,2, 3,4
Home Room Officer 3
Future Teachers of
America 3, 4»
Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4
Girls' Athletic Assn. 3
Future Teachers of
America Officer 4
GENE PIERCE
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
Football 2, 3
Track 3
22
WALTER PIERSCH-
BACHER
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 2
Junior Class Play 3
One-Act Plays 3
Thespian 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2, 3, 4
Track 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America Officer 3
WANDA PIERSCH-
BACHER
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4
DONNA RISBECK
Normal Training
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3.4
Future Teachers of
America 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4
Future Teachers of
America Officer 3
MARGARET JEAN REID
Business
C.H.S. 1,2, 3,4
Glee Club 1
Operetta 1
Girls' Athletic Associa-
tion 2, 3, 4
BETTY. LUCILLE
REYNOLDS
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4
NORMA JEAN
RODGERS
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 4
Girls' Athletic Associa
tion 1, 2, 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
GEORGIA NLAY RYAN
Business
Trenton, Mo., 1, 2
C.H.S. 3. 4
Class Officer 2
Home Room Officer 4
Glee Club 2
Girl Reserves 3, 4
Pep Squad 2
Annual Staff 4
WAYNE SCHMIDT
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Student Council 4
Home Room Officer 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1, 2
Basketball 3, 4
Football 4
23
LOVILLA SELLERS
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Student Council 4
Home Room Officer 4
Girl Reserves 2. 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 4
MYRNA LUCILLE
SNELL
Normal Training
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4‘
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 2, 3
Orchestra 2, 3
Glee Club 1
Operetta 1
Future Teachers of
America 3, 4
Girl Reserves 3, 4
Future Teachers of
America Officer 3
RICHARD F. SELBY
General
Williamson I
C.H.S. 2. 3, 4
Home Room Officer 3, 4
One-Act Plays 1
Christmas Program I
National Athletic Honor
Society 3
Basketball 1, 2, 3
CHARLES WILLIAM
STEWART
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Student Council 1, 2
Home Room Officer 1, 2, 4
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4
One-Act Plays 2, 3
Christmas Program 4
Thespian 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1. 2
National Athletic Honor
Society 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3, 4
DON SHIPPEE
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2. 3.4
Home Room Officer 1. 2
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 1, 2, 3. 4
Orchestra 2, 3
Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4
Octette 2, 3
Operetta 1
Junior Class Play 3
Christmas Program 1, 2,3,4
Thespian 3, 4
National Athletic Honor
Society 4
Track 3, 4
Newspaper Club 4
FRANCIS STORM
Business
Lucas 1
C.H.S. 2, 3, 4
Football 4
MARGARET RAY
SMITH
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1.2. 3, 4
Student Council 1. 2, 4
Executive Committee
Student Council 4
Class Officer 1, 3
Band 1, 2, 3
Pep Band 2, 3
Orchestra 2
Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4
Sextet 4
Operetta 1
Junior Class Play 3
One-Act Plays 1
Thespian 3, 4
Homecoming Queen 4
Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4
National Honor Soc. 3, 4
Cheerleader 2
Newspaper Club 4
BARBARA STROUD
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Glee Club 1, 2
Mixed Chorus 1, 2
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3, 4
Newspaper Club 4
24
JACK SULLIVAN
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra 2, 4
MARGARET THREL-
KELD
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 2, 4
Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4
Sextet 2, 3, 4
Operetta 1, 4
One-Act Plays 1, 2
Christmas Program 1, 2,3.4
Thespian 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 1,2, 3, 4
National Honor Soc. 3, 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3
Newspaper Club 4
Girl Reserves Officer 3, 4
Thespian Officer 3, 4
Latin Club 1
Annual Staff 4
JAMES SWIM, JR.
General
C.H.S. 1. 2, 3, 4
Student Council 4
Home Room Officer 1,3,4
National Athletic Honor
Society 2, 3
Football 1, 2, 3
Track 2
JUNE GRACE TROUT-
MAN
Business
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Band 2, 3, 4
Pep Band 4
One-Act Plays 4
Girl Reserves 1,2, 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
MARTHA SYLVARA
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Orchestra 2
Pep Band 2, 3
Christmas Program 4
Girl Reserves 4
Girls’ Athletic Associa-
tion 1, 2, 3, 4
KENNETH DEAN
UNDERATION
General
Williamson 1
C.H.S. 2, 3,4
Student Council 4
Home Room Officer 4
National Athletic Honor
Society 2, 3, 4
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3, 4
Annual Staff 4
’’C Club 4
ZELMA NADINE
TERRELL
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
ELIZABETH WELCH
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4
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EDITH WHITLATCH
College Preparatory
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Home Room Officer 4
Girl Reserves 3. 4
Newspaper Club 4
Annual Staff 4
Spanish Club 3, 4
Spanish Club Officer 4
Latin Club 2
DOLORES REGINA
WILLSON
General
Albia 1
C.H.S. 2, 3, 4
Glee Club 2, 4
Mixed Chorus 2, 4
Christmas Program 2, 4
Girl Reserves 3, 4
CAROL WILLIAMSON
College Preparatory
Williamson 1
C.H.S. 2, 3, 4
Class Officer 1
Home Room Officer 2, 3
Glee Club 2
Mixed Chorus 2
One-Act Plays 1, 2
Christmas Program 2
Thespian 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2,
Newspaper Glut
HERMAN ARNOLD
WOODARD
General
C.H.S. 1, 2, 3, 4
Future Farmers of
America 1
Football 1
Track 2
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JUNIORS
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Juniors
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Carol Crabille, Ruth Bingham, Merry Ann Almquist, Maxine Arnold, Betty
y Bonnett, Ruth Adams, Helen Adams, Shirley Borland, Frances Beaty. SECOND ROW—Dean Carson, Jean
Blouse, Thelma Byers, Ethel Barker, DSrothy“Anderson, Mary Bebout, Adell Adams, Donna Curtis, Nina
Buchanan. THIRD ROW—Bob Bair, Lyle Carpenter, Thomas Corbett, Vera Byers, Jane Chambers, Helen Clark,
Joan Atwell, Joan Amos, David Blackman, Verne Byers, Richard Callison.
Juniors
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Doris Gillham, Beverly Hunter, Doris Holmes, Phyllis Foster, Davadean Hartley,
Lois DeBok, Betty Farmer, Margaret Goode, Marjorie Gillespie, Mary Ann Elliott. SECOND ROW—Doyle Gripp,
Charles Finch, Eleanor Eaton, Norma Graves, Sharon Goodwin, Twyla Hixson, Mary Fuhs, Ester Fullmer, Audrey
Horner, Tom Hopkins, Vaughn Eddy. THIRD ROW—Merrill Gripp, Jim Garrett, George Harvey, Robert Erickson,
John Durham, Dale Ericksen, Keith Hock, Harold Fitzpatrick, John Heston.
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Juniors
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Jane Johnson, Lucille McCormick, Joan Kelley, Norma Mauk, Iva Belle Mont-
gomery, Jennie Jones, Helen Lacey, Naomi Lewis, Marilyn Kelley, Betty Mason. SECOND ROW—Genevieve
Marker, Eleanor Lockridge, Dorothy Miletich, Jody Liggitt, Geraldine McVey, Elizabeth Miller, Margaret Laing,
Betty Moon. THIRD ROW—Bill Leonard, John McVey, John Larson, Bob Kneeland, Larry Morton, Tom Kelley,
Keith Johnston, Charles Moon.
Juniors
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Bonnie Stout, Donna Woodman, Joan Wennerstrum, Phyllis Oden, Pauline Sel-
lers, Shirley Pennington, Bette Williams, Betty Rawlins. SECOND ROW—Marvin Strohman, Jean Willis,
Nellie Probasco, Minnie Reeves, Aberta Owens, Mary Louise Schowalter, Bob Wilson. THIRD ROW—Richard
Swanson, Marvin Shimp, Dean Terrell, Howard Shelton, Melvin Willitts, Don Wilson, Carl Pearson, Nicky
Whitlatch.
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The last week of August, 1944 led the Class of ’48 through the
doors of C. H. S. to meet new people and strange things. By the end
of the first semester we could see that this freshman class had a lot of
potentiality which could be developed to make it rank high with any
other class which has passed through the halls of C. H. S.
As Sophomores they showed their abilities in the various organiza-
tions, entered into athletics, became a valuable part of our music de-
partments, participated in the one act plays and gave some excellent
readings. Already this class had begun to rise to a high level in C. H. S.
How well we remember you as Juniors when you worked so hard on
the float which captured first place in the homecoming parade. Moving
rapidly on you produced the Junior Class Play, "What A Life" which
received the many favorable comments it deserved.
Most of all, we Seniors will remember you for the banquet and
prom which will live long in our memories. We realize the amount of
work it must have taken and really we did appreciate it. Neither could
you have made our commencement any better than it was, sending us
out into all walks of life with happy memories of our last few days of
C. H. S. still lingering in our hearts.
To you, the class of ’48 we leave the responsibilities of entering
C. H. S. next fall and taking upon your shoulders the duties that go
with being a senior. As seniors you will be looked upon as an example
by the underclassmen; do your best to help them become adapted to
their new positions in Chariton High. We sincerely hope we have
left a path that is easy to follow and that you can profit by the errors
we have made. Our faith in you makes it possible for us to leave know-
ing that classes like you will carry on in C. H. S. and keep the high
ideals and standards it has always had.
Jim Garrett, President
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SOPHOMORES
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Sophomores
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Myrtle Borger, Mary Jane Angstead, Marguerite Delpierre, Leota Bethards, Joan DeBok,
Vera Buttz, Joetha Callison, Betty Curtis, Carolyn Clark. SECOND ROW—Clifton Brewer, Marilyn Borchert, Gertrude Blank-
enhagen, Wreatha Abel Betty Dachenbach Norma Bowes, Mary Caylor, Margaret Clavert, Donna Blackstock, Wayne Ander-
son. THIRD ROW—Bill Dachenbach, James Crozier, Bill Chambers, Keith Allen, Arthur Daws, Marvin Benson, Bob Carlson,
Jack Bebout.
Sophomores
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Janet George, Fern Irving, Dolores Gillenwater, Joan Gullion, Edna Mae
Hawkins, Francene Keeney, Frances Keeney, Florence Hall, Betty Greene. SECOND ROW—Norma Lancaster,
Margaret Hamilton, Frances Lunan, Darlene Erickson, Elna Grimes, Marlene Graves, Alberta Johnson, Pauline
Larkin, Patricia Hagglund. THIRD ROW—Bob, Johnston, Danny Gross, Lloyd Harding, Jim Levis, Tom Jordan,
Joe Halferty, David Hixson, Thomas Ellis, Jack Johnson.
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Sophomores
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Ruth Neighbour, Myrna Marker, Marion Patterson, Virginia Querry, Virginia Morrison, Mary
McDonald, Dixie Mills, Cletes McCollum. SECOND ROW—Lester McCollum, Rex Phillips, Elizabeth Pierschbacher, Janice Piper,
Nancy Mann, Roma Murray, Mildred Pennington, Joe Mitchell,John Harvey. THIRD ROW—Robert Myers, Bernard Parker,
Bob McRoberts, Olin Medearis, Donald Mullins, Norman Moon, Thomas Norman, Frank Patterson.
Sophomores
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Patty Roush, Rosemary Stroud, Myrta Howell, Colleen Rosa, Elizabeth Rinehart, Arlene
Weakland, Guyletha Raffety, Jo Ann Storm, Liela Stout, Joan Roberts, Thelma Zentz. SECOND ROW—Charles Thompson,
Julia Swarthout, Elaine Shore, Dorothy Stevenson, Betty Stewart, Bonnie Willits, Maxine Smith, Joyce Stierwalt, Alyce Whit-
latch, Gust Sutherland. THIRD ROW—Bob Romine, Don Wells, Leo Steinbach, Paul Winchell, Doyle Woodcock, Bob Robinson,
Guv Soencer. Earl Reynolds. Wavne Stevenson, Glen Robinson, Ronald Ruble.
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Sophomore Class
Bill Cnambers, President
Pat Hagglund, Secretary
lit.: •K.'jzi yot of high school draws to a close, the sophomores
gje well on their way to greater and more extensive fields
'A endeavor. They have adjusted themselves well and have reached the
halfway sire. so essential in the progress of our teen-age youth.
September 1, 1946 was a little different for these inhabitants of
C H S. mar, September 1, 1945 had been. At the beginning of this
school r ear, las: year s freshmen had taken on a new appearance. They
had adopted an air of self-assurance, independence, and confidence
that goes hand m hand with an additional year of experience.
The class too lias been well represented in school organizations and
extra curricular activities. Our cheerleading section which has led the
school cheering body and the hometown rooters and has helped back
both footbail and basketball teams in the year just drawing to a close
was made up of four students, two of them sophomores, and an excel-
lent job they did too. Members of the class have willingly and volun-
tarily taken pan in pep skits, one act plays, various musical presenta-
tions, not forgetting of course athletics, and have been active in such
organizations as G. A. A., Y-Tcen, the Student Council, Thespian, and
die F. F. A. duoughout the year.
This year, as you finish your sophomore term, it is our desire that
your freshman hopes and ambitions have been furthered during the
past two years and that as you walk in the paths which will lead you in
the footsteps of those who have already passed through the portals of
C. H. S. into various walks of life your course will be directed for the
future task which is ahead of you. To you we say, "make every day
count, get die most out of your remaining high school career, for once
those days are gone they arc gone forever."
So for you, the junior class of 1947-48 it is our sincere wish that
your co-operative spirit and ambition will continue throughout the
remaining half of your high school days. With such spirit and deter-
mination you will never go far wrong.
Donald Wells, Vice President
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PRESUME
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Freshmen
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Donna Clowser, Ina Duckworth, Gladys Ballard, Patricia Bonnett, Mary Cooper,
Norma Brenaman, Mary Davison, Eldine Chiri, Virginia Critchfield, Quanita Briggs, Ruth Connor. SECOND ROW
—Richard Delpierre, Jerry Davis, Sam Beardsley, Glea Avitt, Vivian Coe, Mary Chamberlain, Irene Berry,
Geraldine DeBok, Wayne Caldwell, Raymond Dishman, Louis Borchert. THIRD ROW—Elmer Darrah, Wayne
Carson, Donald Blubaugh, Leo Catrenich, Dick Bentz, Jim Durham, Donald Clark, Donald Bingham, Harold
Crooks, Russell Adams, Eugene Chiri.
Freshmen
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Frances Hull, Pauline Hopkins, Particia Gookin, Marie Hazlett, Barbara Fowler,
Marjorie Hart, Minnie Heston, Mary Jo Grogan. SECOND ROW—Jane Hill, Florence Gray, Lois Havner, Carolyn
Garrett, Mary Henry, Donna Goode, Donna Finch, Elizabeth Graves. THIRD ROW—Daryl Gilliland, Bob Gray,
Charles Fuhs, Robert Hensley, Harold Eaton, Norman Etter, Jerry Hull, Danny Goodwin.
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Freshmen
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Berdene Johnson, Wanda Lewis, Elna Grimes, Betty Johnson, Marion McKinley,
Joan Larrington, Joan Newman, Dorothy Montgomery, Donna Mills, Inez Malone, Florine Norton. SECOND
ROW—Kenneth Irving, Vivian Medearis, Gladys Moore, Louise New, Dolores Kinnaman, Marilyn Kneeland,
Bernadette Mullins, Frances Moore, Joyce Laing, Stanton Needles. THIRD ROW—Bernard McRoberts, John
Landess, Bob Johnson, Bill Morse, Vurryl Funk, Adrian Klepinger, Edward Major, Trefor Munch, Raymond
Lacey, George McDowell.
Freshmen
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Barbara Rawlins, Barbara Woodcock, Betty Swanson, Rose Pearson, Mary
Pardock, Ann Smith, Marilyn Veenstra, Frances Patterson, Audrey Stansberry, Luanna Smith, Ruth Page.
SECOND ROW—Margaret L. Smith, Anna Parker, Leona Pierschbacher, Joan Retherford, Jean Underation,
Donna Roberts, Dorothy Stewart, Louise Wahl, Marley Ann Threlkeld, Mary Lou Stout, Georgia Stout. THIRD
ROW—Bill Sanders, Vernon Jenkins, Galen Prevo, Aryl Whitlatch, Edward Tighe, Harry Price, Jerry Sargent,
John Pierschbacher, Stephen Pettinger, Daryl Reid, Paul Shupe, Frederick Tuttle.
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Freshman Class
Marjory Hart, Secretary
The doors of Chariton High School were open for the first time to
the graduating class of 1950 on the morning of September 3, 1946 as
133 freshmen began their four year trek through the halls and
rlw.rnrMTK of C H. S. We noticed the usual confusion and bewilder-
ment which is so characteristic of freshmen students but were well
aware of the potential possibilities and the gradual transformation of
me dart as a whole after the perplexities of the first six weeks had
trJzfiei
We are proud of the manner in which the members of your class
rare taken part in activities and organizations open to all high school
stmenm and of their willingness to co-operate with their classmates
ir,c facd 7 members with whom they came in contact. It is these funda-
mental traha and abilities that will help make your high school career
iv.erex.'.g ar.i successful, for learning to live with people is a great
as weu as fun.
To ''Jt member; of your class who have entered into the field of <
roz'.. roe band, mixed chorus, girl’s glee club, and other vocal and'
r.vmmerxa. grc-ps, into the field of athletics; basketball, football,
arc G <- Z., and in'O the field of dramatics by participating in various
z..-e'4'r plays, tr.roe cheers! It makes us proud to know that by being
an; hail'.g the imbition to stick with it you will be securing
-e —zz arm training necessary to carry you through not only
'xrpear; of r;;r. ybool but make you better able to face the obstacles
of a '■ te.j/ % world once you are beyond the doors of C. H. S.
V»* n.» fa 'r in you and are assured of your success if you main-
i ' f. f wat'A which you have thus far so marvelously dis-
. < " - a'-'z/v •'.<! >; you reach maturity you will acauire the dig-
- i -.'--.'a vabky befitting a graduate. Good luck to you, we
r.V/*’ ;•>, ‘V. 'A ?.
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0 [ttiiv I Z .i TI (I l\ S
STUDENT COUNCIL
PHIL DELP1ERRE
President
The Student Council is the governing body of our high school. It is macle up of an executive com-
mittee which consists of a president, vice president, and secretary who are elected in the spring to serve
for the following year. Each semester the president of each home room serves on the council for that
semester.
To serve on the executive committee one must have a "C” average for the year’s work, be from
the junior or senior class and have characteristics contained in our code. To serve on the council for a
semester, one must have a "C” average.
Under the supervision of Miss Helen McCracken and Mr. Thomas Kelley, our student council has
sponsored many successful parties, programs and other outstanding events.
It can truly be said that the student council is the main functioning body in our high school.
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FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Doris Holmes, Lovilia Sellers, Mary Alice McDowell, Margaret Hamilton, Wilma
Agan, Marguerite Delpierre, Alyce Whitlatch. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—John Landess, Bob Gray, James
Swim, Jr., Kenneth Underation, John Durham, Nicky Whitlatch, Russell Adams.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Betty Mason. Betty Farmer, Julia Swarthout, Frances Beaty, Marguerite Delpierre,
Jo Anne Larrington, Pauline Henry, Mary Stout. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Joyce Laing, Paul Shupe, Carl
Pearson, Wayne Schmidt, Donald Peterson, Aryl Whitlatch, Wreatha Abel.
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"The Girls'Y-Teen with its programs, parties, hunts,
and banquets acts as an inspiration and incentive
for high school students."
Girls' Y-TeerG
Y-TEEN CABINET
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Julia
Swarthout, Patsy Fogle, Patsy Pat-
terson, Betty Bonnett, Pauline Sel-
lers. SECOND ROW, Left to Right
—Margaret Laing, Joetha Callison,
Pauline Larkin, Jean Blouse, Mar-
guerite Delpierre. THIRD ROW, Left
to Right—Betty Bingaman, Marilyn
Kelley, Margaret Ray Smith, Mar-
garet Ann Threlkeld, Margaret Mc-
Grath.
Under the able sponsorship of Miss Guernsey and Miss Enich, the Y-Teen of our high school, an un-
usually active organization with a membership of 160, has completed another successful year.
The cabinet is made up of the heads of the committees who call upon the members for participation in
the programs, social activities, service to community and school, and to help in various ways to earn money.
Throughout the year they held a number of parties both for the members only and for boys and girls
together. Once ever)' month during an activity period set aside for the various organizations in high school,
the Y-Teens held their meetings, first disposing of the business on hand, followed by a short and interesting
program.
Beginning with December, the Y-Teens published "Teen Talk” once a month. This was a newspaper con-
taining articles and items of interest appealing to all students of C.H.S. as well as members of the Y-Teen
organization. This, along with a food sale in January, were projects for the purpose of raising money for the
organization.
One of the most successful events during the year was a Mother and Daughter Banquet served by the
fathers.
In the spring, the girls honored all senior members at the traditional tea during which the impressive
candle-light installation ceremony of the new officers for the coming year was held.
This has been the first year for the organization under a new title. Early in the year the name Girl Re-
serve was changed to Y-Teen to better fit the aims and ideals of our teen-age youth.
It can truly be said that the Y-Teen organization has fulfilled its purpose of creating a feeling of friend-
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"Although in its infancy, the Boys'Y-Teen
made rapid progress"
In February of this year a large group of enthusiastic boys met to organize the first Boys’
Y-Teen in C.H.S. for several years. They voted to have a separate cabinet and projects but
joint meetings with the girls’ club. This new organization was open to all boys of C.H.S.
It is our wish that the Y-Teen may continue throughout future years and that through mem-
bership in this organization the boys will become better students and better citizens of tomor-
row.
"Boys' Y-Teen”
Sponsors and Officers
President—John Durham
Vice-President—Don McKnight
Secretary—Bill Chambers
Treasurer—Jim Garrett
Publicity—Bob McRoberts
Service—Richard Delpierre
Walden Askren
Song Leader—Tom Kelley
Program—Bob Romine
Social—Lyle Carpenter
Finance—Leo Steinbach
Russell Adams
Keith Allen
Cecil Anderson
Charles Anderson
Wayne Anderson
Walden Askren
Jack Beebout
Marvin Benson
Dick Bentz
Bill Bingaman
David Blackman
Donald Blubaugh
Lewis Borchert
Darold Braida
Verne Byers
Richard Callison
Bob Carlson
Lyle Carpenter
Dean Carson
Wayne Carson
Leo Catrennich
Bill Chambers
Jay Chandler
Ben Clayton
Thomas Corbett
Marvin Cottrell
Bob Darrah
Elmer Darrah
Rex Darrah
Phil Delpierre
Richard Delpierre
Raymond Dishman
Verle Duffield
Jim Durham
John Durham
Vaughn Eddy
Norman Etter
Charles Finch
Harold Fitzpatrick
Jim Garrett
Dari Gilliland
Danny Goodwin
Bob Gray
Doyle Gripp
Merrill Gripp
Joe Halferty
Hubert Harrington
John Harvey
Robert Hensley
David Hixson
Keith Hoch
Jerry Hull
Fred Irving
Vernon Jenkins
Bob Johnson
Jack Johnson
Ralph Johnson
Robert Johnson
Kenneth Johnston
Tom Kelley
Adrain Klepinger
Bob Kneeland
John Landess
John Larson
Jack Lellenberg
Bill Leonard
Worth Loynachan
Tom Luckett
Lester McCollum
Ronald McDowell
Bernard McRoberts
Bob McRoberts
Eugene Mahoney
Leroy Major
Bill Milnes
Edgar Morrison
Bill Morse
Larry Morton
Donald Mullen
Lloyd Mullins
Frank Munch
Trefor Munch
Robert Myers
Stanton Needles
Bill Offcnburger
Bill Paige
Bernard Parker
Carl Pearson
Charles Pedigo
Donald Peterson
Rodney Peterson
Stephen Petti nger
Gene Pierce
John Pierschbacher
Walter Pierschbacher
Rex Phillips
Daryl Reid
Ronald Ruble
Wayne Schmidt
Dick Selby
Marvin Shimp
Don Shippee
Guy Spencer
Leo Steinbach
Bill Stewart
Frahces Storm
Jack Sullivan
Dean Terrell
Don Wells
Aryl Whitlatch
Nicky Whitlatch
Melvin Willits
Donald Wilson
Paul Winchell
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"F.F.A."
SEATED, Left to Right —
Worth Loynachan, President;
Jerry Byers, Treasurer.
STANDING, Left to Right-
William Offenburger Secre-
tary; Lloyd Mullens, Vice-
President; Walter Piersch-
bacher, Reporter.
"The F.F.A. with its projects and other organization activities,
furnishes additional incentive and experience for'America's
Future Farmers,.,,
The Future Farmers of America, a group of forty-three active members,
under the capable guidance of Mr. Joe Wright, elected, the following officers
who served during the year: Worth Loynachan, president; Lloyd Mullins,
vice president; Bill Offenburger, secretary; Jerry Byers, treasurer, and Walter
Pierschbacher, reporter.
This year’s club organized the first F.F.A. Parent and Son Banquet, held
on February 6,1947, with an attendance of approximately 110. The boys hope
to make this an annual affair.
F.F.A. basketball teams were chosen and six games were scheduled for
the year.
Swine, dairy cattle, beef, sheep, poultry and small grain composed the
boy’s main projects.
A definite service to the farmers of the community was the F.F.A. seed-
testing service, which tested approximately 100 samples of seed for germina-
tion and purity. Likewise was the service of fruit tree pruning and spraying.
Plans are being attempted for an annual F.F.A. trip during a two week
period each summer.
We are proud of you, our Future Farmers of America; keep up your
good work!
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F. F. A.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Stephen Pettinger, John Pierschbacher, Bill Morse, Ralph Johnson,
Frank Patterson, Ronald Ruble, Charles Paige. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—John McVey.
Rodney Peterson, Harold Fitzpatrick, Norman Moon, Guy Spencer, Walter Pierschbacher, Mr.
Wright, Sponsor. THIRD ROW, Left to Right—Edward Major, Harry Price, Ernest Edwards
Larry Morton, Worth Loynachan, Bill Clendenen.
F. F. A.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Russell Adams. Elmer Darrah, Louis Borchert, John Harvey, Robert
Myers, Bill Dachenbach, Wayne Anderson, Clifton Brewer. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Harold
Crooks, Keith Johnson, Jay Chandler, Norman Etter, Edgar Morrison, Joe Mitchell, Leo Catre-
nich, Charles Moon. THIRD ROW, Left to Right—Harold Eaton, Jerry Byers, Leonard Moore,
Robert Hensley, Cecil Crawford, Joe Halferty.
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"Harold Fitzpatrick with his colt and sheep;
typical projects of the F.F.A.”
"Leo Catrenich’s guernsey calf makes a fine
looking project; one to be proud of.”
"The F.F.A. Parent-Son Banquet.—Everyone had a wonderful time and were
grateful to the senior homemaking girls who prepared the delicious meal.”
"Los Buscadores"
"Estudiantes diligentes de la
lengua espanol."
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Miss Guernsey, Marta Whitlatch, Ana Maria Oden, Maria Louisa
Schowalter, Juana Blouse, Cristina Wennerstrum, Mariquila Borland. SECOND ROW, Left to
Right—Claudia Mason, Teresa Bebout, Helena Clark, Juan Durham, Dorotea Miletich, Cariota
Montgomery, Juana Atwell, Cariota Oden.
"Los Buscadores”
The Spanish Club, composed of the second year Spanish students, has
a membership of fourteen. Organized just before Christmas, the club held
meetings once a month. At the December meeting the members exchanged
gifts and enjoyed the program which was given in Spanish.
Near the end of the year, the students were entertained by a Spanish
assembly program.
The name of the club, "Los Buscadores," when translated into English,
means "The Seekers.”
It is hoped that the Spanish Club may continue throughout the coming
years, that students may enjoy studying the Spanish language, and in this man-
ner may become better friends with our "Neighbors of the South.”
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c
The "C” Club, Chariton High’s newest organization, is made tip of major letter earners in
football, basketball, track, or student manager. Under the sponsorship of Coach Frank Sebbin, the
following were elected as the executive committee for 1946-19-17: President, Dean McNeish; Vice-
President, Kenneth Underation; Secretary, Phil Delpierre; Treasurer, Marvin Cottrell, and Mas-
ter-of-Arms, Bob Darrah. During this, its first year, they entered a float in the homecoming parade
and for the members and their guests had a number of successful parties. We sincerely hope your
organization will continue to grow and further develop the interest of boys in the field of sports.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Wayne Schmidt, Marvin Cottrell, Donald Wells. Bob Wilson, John Durham, Carl Pearson, Bob Erickson, Bill
Bingaman, Walden Askren. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Bob Darrah, Jim Garrett, Leo Steinbach, Donald Peterson, Dean Terrell, Rex
Phillips, Burdette Kendrick, Donald Shippee, Eddie Patterson, Rodney Peterson. THIRD ROW, Left to Right—Phil Delpierre, Bill Stewart,
Bill Flack, Marvin Shimp, Nicky Whitlatch, Frank Munch, Eugene Mahoney, Donald McKnight, Dean McNeish, Kenneth Underation.
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"National Athletic Honor Society"
The National Athletic Honor Society was organized February,
1925, by a group of secondary school principals in Washington, D.C.
Any boy in the tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade of a secondary
school is eligible if he has earned an athletic letter by taking active
part in one major sport. His average for three consecutive semesters
must be equal to or higher than the general average of the school. He
must have exemplified the highest type of citizenship and sportsman-
ship.
The purposes of this boys’ organization are: to foster high scholar-
ship among boy athletes, to stimulate a desire for balanced training,
to evaluate the ideas of sportsmanship, and to develop more outstand-
ing leaders in the secondary schools of the United States.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Marvin Cottrell, Dean McNeish, Bill Stewart, John Durham, Carl
Pearson, Bob Erickson, Bill Bingaman, Walden Askren, Donald Shippee. SECOND ROW, Left to
Right—Walter Pierchbacher, Jim Garrett, Leo Steinbach, Donald Peterson, Kenneth Underation,
Burdette Kendrick, Eddie Patterson, Phil Delpierre, Rodney Peterson, Nicky Whitlatch.
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Girls' Athletic
Association
Donna Woodman,
Secretary, Treasurer
Norma Oliver,
President
Phyllis Oden,
Vice-President
Marguerite
Delpierre,
Publicity
Practices, tournaments, and parties
make up the G.A.A/s activities.
The Girls Athletic Association is another active organization in C. H. S. Their ideals are
to promote sportsmanship among girls and to encourage participation in healthful recreation.
To become a member fifty points must first be earned by participating in various sports.
Dues must be paid and twenty-five points earned each semester to retain membership.
Officers are elected each spring to hold office for one year.
Each year at Award Day awards are given to outstanding members who have earned one
hundred points for a numeral, two hundred and fifty for a letter, four hundred and fifty for a
chevron, and six hundred for a star.
Under the sponsorship of Miss Maries Busby the G. A. A. is advancing into a bigger and
better organization.
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Juniors
& Seniors
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Norma Rodgers, Betty McFarland, Esther Fullmer, Joan Kelley, Margaret Goode,
Helen Clark, Joan Atwell, Mary Bebout, Barbara Oden, Bonnie McNerney. SECOND ROW—Phyllis Oden, Betty
Bonnett, Norma Graves, Helen Lacey, Marilyn Kelley, Norma Oliver, Donna Woodman, Ruth Adams, Margaret
McGrath, Mae Patterson. THIRD ROW—Lovilia Sellers, Martha Sylvara. Barbara Stroud, Darlene Edgar, Ida
Hawkins, Minnie Reeves, Joan Amos, Norma Douglas, Twila Malone, Betty Page, Margaret Reid.
Freshmen
& Sophomores
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Myrta Howell, Marjorie Hart, Patty Roush, Joan Gullion, Ann Smith, Marilyn
Veenstra, Donna Goode, Marie Hazlett. SECOND ROW—Leota Bethards, Elizabeth Rinehart, Charlene Oliver,
Marguerite Delpierre, Alyce Whitlatch, Mary Henry, Florine Norton, Virginia Querry. THIRD ROW—Norma
Lancaster, Marilyn Kneeland, Joan DeBok, Wreatha Abel, Guyletha Raffety, Mary Louise Stout.
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"The Thespians were highly successful
in their dramatic arts program.”
Margaret Threlkeld
Treasurer
Darold Bratda
Clerk
Patsy Patterson
President
Phil Delpierre
Secretary
Margaret Ray Smith
Vice-President
"Thespian Club”
One of the newer organizations in Chariton High School is the Thespian Club, composed of twenty-
eight members, all of whom have earned ten or more points by participating in dramatic work.
An annual Thespian Banquet is held in the spring for all members. At this time a senior who has
earned the most points by participating in dramatic work and who has helped the organization most is
presented the award as the "outstanding” Thespian of the year.
During the year several one act plays are staged sponsored by the Thespian Club. It is generally
following the first one act play of the year that the initiation ceremony is held entitling those who
have earned the necessary ten points the honor of officially becoming a National Thespian belonging to
Troup 619 of this high school.
Under the supervision of Miss Ellanor Sewell, the Thespian organization has and will continue in
its climb to larger and greater heights.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Miss Sewell, Sponsor; Margaret Ann Thelkeld, Margaret Ray Smith, Joan Wennerstrum, Shirley Bor-
land, Pauline Sellers, Carol Williamson, Margaret McGrath, Helen Critchfield. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Joan Atwell, Dorothy
Miletich, Helen Clark, Patsy Fogle, Eleanor Lockridge, Patsy Patterson, Jane Chambers, Margaret Laing, Marilyn Kelley. THIRD
ROW, Left to Right—Walter Pierschbacher, John Larson, Marvin Benson, Dale Erickson, John Durham, Bill Stewart, Darold Braida,
Charles Pedigo, Melvin Willits, Don Shippee, Philip Delpierre.
"N. H. S."
LEFT TO RIGHT—Mar-
garet McGrath, Patsy Pat-
terson, Phil Delpierre,
Margaret Threlkeld, Mar-
garet Ray Smith.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
One of the highest honors bestowed in High School upon a junior or senior is
to be initiated into the National Honor Society. To be admitted to this organization,
one must be in the upper half of his class scholastically, excel in leadership, scholar-
ship, character and service. Five per cent of the juniors and ten per cent of the seniors
are chosen each year by the faculty.
Five members of the junior class were chosen last year. They are: Phil Delpierre,
Margaret McGrath, Patsy Patterson, Margaret Ray Smith and Margaret Ann Threl-
keld. The eleven seniors were: Joyce Bloom, Mary Lee Burge, Ruth Clark, Ken Davis,
Martha Holmes, Bill Larson, Patty Maloney, Don Mangels, Jim McKinley, Mary Ann
Smith and Ruth Williamson.
FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA
The "Future Teachers of America’’ number eleven this year. These girls arc
planning to teach in the rural schools or further their teaching training next year.
The main objective of their organization is to develop a more professional atti-
tude toward the teaching profession.
In their meetings such topics as: types of positions open in education, teacher
training, certificates, and the obtaining of positions are discussed.
Affiliated with the Iowa State Education Association, these girls have an oppor-
tunity for contacting other F.T.A. groups in Iowa, which promotes better co-opera-
tion and understanding.
"F. T.A."
FIRST ROW, Left to Right
—Helen Critchfield, Wilma
Agan, Maxine Arnold, Lu-
cille Snell, Donna Risbeck.
SECOND ROW, Left to
Right—Fern Sellers, Betty
Bales, Norma Hawkins,
Geraldine McVey, Virginia
Patterson, Lois Hull.
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"Teen Scenei
))
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Vol. 1, Number 18.
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Published by CHS Seniors.
February 11, 1947
'church for an hour's hunt. Dur-
.oi.mrc soitnall captain, in;; the hour everything from a
Chwr. should be very squirrel's tail to a black diamond
lir/y won the softball was asked for.
irom the Returning to the church at 8:45,
resondeu, the group consisting of Ruth Ellen
basketball Partridge, Bonnie Willits, Betty
'^<<gin.” Bonnet and Charlene Oliver won
'■ the first prize of a box of candy
{.■curing all twenty-six ar-
<arct Rae Smith, Patsy
ouise Schowal-
who suc-
[lores’
Staff
luui
stood at 13-0. With
I minutes in the first
pierre ran through tac'
on running for forty*-
put the score at 10-0
■kickoff from Charite'
the ball for only a f‘-
Ifore Chariton regain^
of it and after a few
| Cottrell took it dov.'
(from which Delpicr.
over. With the conn
being good the score r
the half.
Although
threatened
third period
fast and Albia got no
the five yard line. W
the EL
several t
the Chan
This wcck we arc oln^ ’
Uonal Education Week. EV
k.idin;1, night school our parents
,. ... cess»
will be given an opportunity to see . ..
how the school is operated. IJ
Many noble speeches will be1
made all over the nation concern-
ing National Education Week;,
however tin. does not educate us,
even though it may help. Making
mmrcssion upon our parents!
Editor—Ben Clayton.
Co-Editor—Edith Whitlatch.
Boys Sports Reporter—Bill Flack. made in the til
Girls Sports Reporter—Barbara L11C Albia eleven tr?.]
Stroud.
Y-Teen Reporter—Pat Patterson.
Activities Reporters—Carol
liamson, Don Shippee and
garet Threlkeld.
Gossip Reporters—Margaret
Smith and Ruth McDonald.
Wil-
Mar-
the fourth but with r.|
came Chariton's turns
son ran the ball from
the five where he ;
were not ghouls, c:
iMars but Chariton ■
students rising to the
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____
••tiejpated along with the various Hallowe’en.
» which have been sched- After the unmaskit
>f gram was started by
'“truth or conseqee
n was high lighted by J
fl love making to h„;
h spouse, for which he
is prize of a hershey bar
y, The musical cntcru.
provided by Marly A
keld’s rendition of 7
j'-? o Own" and by tw.
--*■**5 “You’ll Never Walk
the eiuus;“My Heart Stood S'
Rae, Harmonettes, a Cr:
.v Jo schooi girls’ vocal gr..
,mainder of the evcni'J
s'in dancing.
I The prize for
the',
. ., lume was won
.embers on the , , , , .
... _ .. The most cleverly dress
significance of the,..., A
* , • a , i Wilma Agan.
Adriena Ansley and
. gUerite Delpierre, chairmen,
-Tif this year's programs, introduced
(thc new Y-Tcen code and the high
________
. . school “Harmonettes,” a group of
.. nine girls, who sang, “You'll Nev-.
; agneu! urc room e,. Wa)k
u i school October A ___ . . . .
^Chapter of the, PARENTS ATTEND SCHOOL .
to order by its jn observance of National Efdu-
^.o-nachan. -cation Week the regular afternoon
^tin topic of] classes of last Tuesday were held
While refresn..
prepared. Truth oi
were directed by Marilyn • 4
'land, Joyce Laing, Ann Smith anu
Marguerite Delpierre
. oyce Stier- , '' .
J planned '
G. A. A. News hours. This
. , , is a new set
--o„ wwks of constant ,
veyru makes
Rae
possible io.
Members Displaying New 11 t
.■m.l learning how to fonn our own.Cbariton J........HCW Und'CrO'
thmk.im comprises educat.on. Ev- Jan 11
rrvoiiv may get the latter by bis
-vii effort and diligence, I- J Twclvc couples participated.
r. C. II. S. have a won^ \ of
portuuity to obtain r boys.
education, llavir ’
slaff of tear’ <4
quality of ‘
eeive *'
cd <4"^ #
' corn. c-w <. a v° a. ■J'0
have
school.^
with ma
out dispos
ourselves.
our laps,” let^?^
for lompi^
^.^iCl.
Lockril v
Luis Havner—No^A0w
Dorjna Kelley—Nov<“/
{meeting to order was F ‘
• fnew president, Margaret
representing girls Smith. A V'olin duct by
Wine sweaters,,(;n»gan and 1
’hite shorts and sport shirts p)we((as p)c jj
med as the girls, to the tune of [musical
Ehrichs piano playing, skip-'paj.L.
qv' .'round the gym. The stun*’
A\c much enjoyed by
c ’r thanks go ,V»-
'cipateji
the b=
by Fre
6
C CLUB DA'
To finish the fix
properly the Chariton t
C Club gave a d?_-
; night, November 11.
itook place in the highs
pfisium at eight o'clod
, oi Consequences progn
en as a partial initial
j new members of the
'bilities of! in the evening. School was held freshments, consistin;
son ban<!frorn 7:30 to 9:30 p. in. and all|w’c^es> cake and coke?
e'tornmil-i parents were invited. The halls sei vec^ Dancing was ir
’ ” •-* ... ... pareilt,Si tertainment for the r
uairenien—N(fft
* »■' v.*--? at
O' QV
/ a'-0
^e'^ornmil-i parents were invited. ’
Ronald! were overflowing with
______
“ “ \ -aW » &2vaP<’sMubi teachers and students.
..........
12-Nighetnschool cC >""! -ThekGlWldS HSSCnidly Ut 9
19—Basketball oA<^ d audxtorium.
\ \^o^ e01 a 0.jjf- ‘‘V iThis assembly was sponsored by
______ K . ^s*.on wai,.the student council with Phil Del-
y-. o .nination pierre, the president of the coun-
0^ .Xof the chaptei "cil, presiding. The girl’s glee club
are based upol under the direction of Mrs Ehrich,
*^rest in the organize and the school band under the di-j
______ r^Vztheir ability to benefit the
ch flier’s standing. Those nom *'
nated were: Mr. Flack, edlti 56 _ ____ ___________ _____ xii,
of the looil paper Mn Kelly, prin-my sweater four years and I’v:
e.o'11
Nov.
Nov.
there.
New Students \
Frances A. Moore has joint»
With our freshman class. She is
transfer from Turner, Oregon. '
Eddie Patterson: (Pointing to
' e numeral ‘47” on his sweater’.
ve been wearing this thing on
We, the student* of C. H. S. miss
the presence of Eugene Mahoney,
Um r j n v vr l.1 - —«“> i v*••-*••/ awcuwr jour years r
■re nh^nt ^v^clpal 01 Charlton school and finally caught up with it."
CALENDAR
November 5—Wor-
Lecture.
November 7—One A:
sembly.
November
ers meeting.
November
istice Day. Football
ville, there "C" club
November 12—Nigl
8—No sd
11—No sc
M I' SIC & D R 1)11
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Under the direction of Floren Thompson, mem-
bers of the band expressed their pep in music at all
home games and pep rallies. At Homecoming, our
band drilled and played before an appreciative crowd
and during the year presented many interesting con-
certs for the publics' benefit.
New uniforms were purchased during the first
semester and donned for the first time for the benefit-
of the photographer. The jackets being a bright tur-
key red with gold braid on sleeve and shoulder and
the black trousers with the gold stripe created a color-
ful, and impressive atmosphere during the group’s
various performances throughout the remainder of
the year.
Hats off to Mr. Thompson for his wonderful work!
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The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Floren
Thompson, was an inspiration to everyone during
the past year. The twenty-one members of this group
entertained an appreciative audience between acts of
the junior play with their harmonious versions of
appropriate numbers.
At the Christmas program a delighted audience
heard the orchestra’s beautiful rendition of the
Christmas carol, "Silent Night.’’
Although limited by a lack of stringed instru-
ments, the orchestra has been truly a good member
of Chariton High School’s musical groups.
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LEFT TO RIGHT—Mary
Alice McDowell, Jane
Johnson, Shirley Bor-
land, Ben Clayton.
The saxophone group features Shirley Borland, tenor; Mary Alice
McDowell and Jane Johnson, altos, and Benny Clayton, baritone.
and
These four add color and spice to the band while, Mary Alice
LEFT TO RIGHT—Bob
Romine, Jack Sullivan,
Bob K n e e I a n d, Bill
Stewart.
Our brass ensemble is composed of four lads who display their
talents in both band and orchestra. They are: Jack Sullivan and Bob
Romine, trumpets; Bill Stewart, baritone, and Bob Kneeland, French
horn.
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"Vigorous voices combined to form our Boys' Octette"
"Boys'
Octette
//
Composed of eight of our most musically talented boys, the octette has made an important place
itself in the musical organizations of Chariton High School. It features Bob Kneeland and Tom
Kelley, bass; Bob Baire and Lyle Carpenter, baritone; John Larson and Melvin Willits, second tenor.
and Bob Gray and Marion Strohman, first tenor.
These boys have entertained at various high school functions, the Rotary Club and the Lions’ Club
during the past school year.
We are indeed grateful to the octette and we hope that you will continue your good work through-
out the coming years.
"The Harmonettes entertained us with their 'heavenly harmonies'"
This group of ten girls under the capable direction of Mrs. Maxine Ehrich, vocal music instructor,
has provided the school with music for many occasions during the past year. They have been popular
entertainers not only for high school functions, but have been invited to sing before such civic organi-
zations as the Rotary, the Business and Professional Women, Woman’s Club, and various church organi-
zations frequently.
The group is composed of Patsy Patterson, Marley Ann Threlkeld and Patricia Hagglund, first so-
pranos; Julia Ann Swarthout, Roma Murray, Frances Lunan and Janice Piper, second sopranos, and
Margaret Ray Smith, Margaret Ann Threlkeld and Joddy Liggitt, altos.
We know it took a lot of time and hard work outside of your regular school routine to prepare
yourselves for all your musical engagements throughout the year. You've done a swell job and we're
proud of you.
“Harmon -
ettes"
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FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Julia Swarthout, Janice Piper, Frances Lunan, Roma Murray, Marguerite Delpierre, Donna Woodman, Mar-
delle Boston, Mary Jane Angstead, Inez Malone, Virginia Morrison. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Jean Blouse, Ruth Liggitt, Ger-
aldine McVey, Nancy Mann, Helen Clark, Pauline Larkin, Margaret Ray Smith, Margaret Ann Threlkeld, Jane Johnson, Margaret
Calvert. THIRD ROW, Left to Right—John Larson, Dick Bentz, Daryl Gilliland, Marvin Benson, Marvin Willits, John Landess, Bob
Gray, Bob Johnson, Jody Liggitt, Joyce Laing
"Mixed Chorus"
The outstanding songsters in Chariton High School were members of our Mixed Chorus,
who received much valuable training from this year’s vocal director, Mrs. Maxine Ehrich.
This group participated in a beautiful Christmas program which was enjoyed by a large,
appreciative audience. On March 11th, an operetta, entitled "The Pinafore,’’ was staged in
the auditorium with a cast of twenty-five selected voices. In April, together with the band,
the mixed chorus and glee clubs presented a vocal and instrumental spring program which
attracted a large attendance. At the end of the year the mixed chorus honored the seniors at
Baccalaureate with many impressive musical selections for the occasion. Our thanks go to
you, the mixed chorus, for your wonderful entertainment throughout the year.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Carolyn Clark, Doris Holmes, Patricia Hagglund, Elizabeth Rinehart, Beverly Adams, Mary Louise Scho-
waJter, Margery Burgett, Adell Adams. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Marly Ann Threlkeld, Ina Jean Davison, Jo Ann Retherford,
Helen Lacey, Helen Critchfield, Joyce Stierwalt, Margaret Hamilton, Joann Wennerstrum, Margaret Laing. THIRD ROW, Left to
Right—Patty Fogle, Vesper Ansley, Dolores Willson, Eleanor Lockridge, Dorothy Miletich, Patsy Patterson, Tom Kelley, Bob Bair,
Lyle Carpenter, Donald Shippec, Marion Strohman.
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FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Mary Pardock, Helen Critchfield, Elaine Shore, Joyce Stierwalt, Elizabeth Rinehart, Patricia Hagglund,
Beverly Adams, Betty Swanson, Doris Holmes, Wanda Lewis. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Helen Lacey, Marly Ann Threlkeld, Jo
Ann Retherford, Betty Curtis, Janet George, Joann Wennerstrum, Adell Adams, Margaret Laing, Janice Piper, Frances Lunan, Donna
Rooerts, Marjorie Jones, Ruth Liggitt. THIRD ROW, Left to Right—Patsy Patterson, Patty Fogle, Davidean Hartley, Dolores Willson,
Vesper Ansley, Eleanor Lockridge, Margaret Hamilton, Dorothy Miletich, Elizabeth Miller, Geraldine McVey.
Glee Club"
Under the direction of Mrs. Ehrich, the Glee Club has completed a year in which the
members at many times displayed their musical talents. Their first appearance won them the
approval of parents and friends who attended the Night School classes and heard them par-
ticipate in the program sponsored by the Student Council.
At Christmas time, the students of C.H.S. were enlivened with the Christmas spirit by
the beautiful carols sung in the halls. Joining with the Band and Mixed Chorus on the eve-
ning of that day, they did their part to make the Christmas program a success.
At the Spring Concert they made their final contribution to this year’s musical activities.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Carolyn Clark, Patty Roush, Margaret McGrath, Jenny Jones, Mary' Louise Schowalter, Ann Smith,
Donna Goode, Mardelle Boston, Mary Jane Angstead, Virginia Morrison, Inez Malone. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Margaret
Threlkeld, Julia Swarthout, Myrtle Borger, Barbara Woodcock, Donna Curtis, Jane Johnson, Marjorie Gillespy, Pauline Larkin, Jean
Blouse, Donna Woodman. THIRD ROW, Left to Right—Ina Jean Davison, Margery Burgett, Mary Davison, Jo Anne Larrington, Mary
Chamberlain, Wreatha Abel, Marilyn Kneeland, Helen Clark, Joddy Liggitt, Joyce Laing, Marguerite Delpierre, Margaret Ray Smith.
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“ •'T
The junior play "What a Life” with a cast of twenty-one por-
trayed the teen-age adventures of an unusual but typical teen-age
youth, Henry Aldrich. The intanglements in which he becomes in-
volved could happen to no other than Henry himself.
John Larson, who played the role of Henry, was outstanding in
his characterization along with the strong supporting roles of an excel-
lent cast. Since the theme of the play centered around the environment
JUNIOR
Henry Aldrich......................
Mr. Nelson........................
Mr. Patterson.......................
Miss Pike..........................
Bill...............................
Miss Eggleston......................
Miss Johnson.......................
Mrs. Vecchitto....................
Miss Shea..........................
Barbara Pearson....................
Gertie .............................
Mr. Bradley........................
Miss Nheeler.......................
George Bigelow....................
Mrs. Aldrich........................
Mr. Ferguson.......................
Mary ..............................
Students ...........................
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I, IF
DAY CAST
■ ________ ........................John Larson
__.........................John Durham
• • ........................Bob Kneeland
•.....................Eleanor Lockridge
__...........................Dale Erickson
■ ........................Pauline Sellers
............................Phyllis Oden
............................Jody Liggitt
............................Helen Clark
__ __.......................Marilyn Kelley
__...........................Joan Atwell
..........................Melvin Willits
.......................Dorothy Miletich
__ __.......................Lyle Carpenter
■ __.........................Betty Rawlins
• __.........................Bob Erickson
..........................Audrey Horner
............Elizabeth Miller, Tom Kelley
iryy Louise Schowalter, and Richard Callison.
of a high school, the play was quite easy to stage. Each of the support-
ing characters portrayed a role so life-like and realistic that they them-
selves actually lived the part they played.
Those who saw the production may well understand why we
acknowledge the fact that this was one of the best junior plays to be
given in Chariton High School in recent years.
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"H.M.S. Pinafore”
FRONT ROW, Left to Right—Julia Ann Swarthout, Margaret Threlkeld, Patricia Hagg-
lund, Marguerite Delpierre. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—John Larson, Marion Stroh-
man, Lyle Carpenter, Tom Kelley.
An Operetta in Two Acts Presented by the Chariton High School Vocal Groups
CAST
Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B...............................................................
Captain Corcoran........................................................................
Ralph Rackstraw..........................................'.......................................................................
Dick Deadeye.........................................................................
Josephine ..............................................................................
Hebe..................................................................................
Little Buttercup..........................1.............................................
Boatswain ..............................................................................................................................................
The Scene—On board H.M.S. Pinafore, an English Ship.
.....Tom Kelley
.... John Larson
Marion Strohman
.....Lyle Carpenter
. . .Patricia Hagglund
.....Julia Swarthout
. . Margaret Threlkeld
Marguerite Delpierre
THE STORY
H.M.S. Pinafore is the story of a lass who loved a sailor. At the beginning of Act I, Buttercup confesses
that, in spite of her jolly appearance, a mysterious secret weighs heavy on her heart. Ralph Rackstraw, a sim-
ple sailor lowly born, confides to the crew that he is in love with Josephine, the Captain’s daughter, but loath-
some Dick Deadeye rebuffs his aspiring hopes by saying that captains’ daughters are not in the habit of marry-
ing humble seamen. In a scene together, the Captain admits to Buttercup that he is worried because his daugh-
ter refuses to marry Sir Joseph. Josephine, knowing how class-conscious her father is, finally consents to listen
to Sir Joseph’s proposal, even though she doesn’t love him, until Ralph confesses his love for her and she hers
for him, which completes their plans for eloping.
Act II finds the Captain secretly loving Buttercup, but he realized that the difference in their social stand-
ing can never result in anything more than a friendship. He dismisses Buttercup from his mind for the time
being after Dick Deadeye informs him of the elopement plans between Josephine and Ralph. Captain Cor-
coran then hides and nips the plan in the bud, forbidding them to proceed. Coming aboard the Pinafore we
find Sir Joseph, who learns of the elopement, and because he is the "Ruler of the Queen’s Navee," orders
Ralph to a dungeon. But wait! At last Buttercup unloads her troubled heart, solving the mystery. When the
infant Ralph and the infant Captain were entrusted to her care, she mixed the children up, an episode which
now reveals Ralph to be the rightful Captain, and the Captain to be Ralph. This solves everything. Sir Joseph
cannot think of marrying Josephine, so he contents himself with his cousin Hebe. Now it is permissible for
Ralph to marry Josephine, and the Captain, who is now a mere member of the crew, can fulfill his burning
desire to marry Buttercup. Everyone is satisfied but the audience, which always wants more.
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“One-act plays'
•"NOBODY SLEEPS”
: Spike...............James Durham
I Daisy Bixby. . . .Marguerite Delpierre
.Ada Bixby..........Pauline Larkin
•Glory Bixby...........Jody Liggitc
Mrs. Bixby........Margery Burgett
"SAVED”
Miss Minnie Tremaine.....Jane Hill
Miss Emily Tremaine. .Leota Bethards
Mrs. Saunders........Donna Goode
Mrs. Bostwick........ Mary Louise
Schowalter
Miss Zilla Birdsong.........Jo Anne
Retherford
Sue Tremaine..........Jane Johnson
THE HOUSE OF GREED”
Letitia Roberts.... Eleanor Lockridge
Jerry McArthur......Marvin Benson
Mamie Hield_____Margaret McGrath
Carlotta Hendricks... Shirley Borland
Cedric Roberts_______Charles Pedigo
Gwenda Lee____________Joan Atwell
"Senior Class Play”
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
A Romantic Comedy in Three Acts.
Characters
Mr. Bennet, an easy-going man......................................Don McKnight
Mrs. Bennet, his flighty wife.............................................Patty Fogle
Jane, their gentle daughter.......................................Margaret Threlkeld
Elizabeth, their independent daughter.............................Margaret McGrath
Mary, their bookish daughter_____.........................................Barbara Oden
Catherine, their fretful daughter......................................Carlene Eggers
Lydia, their flirtatious daughter.......................................Pauline Henry
Mr. Collins, a pompous young clergyman.............................Walden Askren
Mr. Bingley, a friendly young man......................................Lewis Lowe
Miss Bingley, his haughty sister......................................June Troutman
Mr. Darcy, a proud young man............................................Bill Flack
Lady Catherine de Bourgh, his overbearing aunt........................Norma Oliver
Lady Lucas, a neighbor..............................................Donna Nichols
Charlotte, her plain daughter______ .................................Virginia Patterson
Mr. Wickham, a young officer...........................................Tom Luckett
Hill, a maid....................................'........................................................Bill Stewart
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Jane, the sweet-tempered beauty of the family, is not apt to prove a problem. Flirtatious Lydia elopes
with a penniless—but handsome—young officer. But Elizabeth is so critical that her good looks hardly count.
When her clergyman cousin comes to court her, she brushes him off without a second glance. Mama, the
matchmaker, is frantic! Then Jane falls deeply in love with the wealthy Mr. Bingley (a real catch), and it
looks as if an affair is possible between Elizabeth and Mr. Bingley’s friend, Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy is a
proud young man, and is shocked by Mama's vulgar attempts at matchmaking. He not only whisks himself
off to London, but takes Mr. Bingley with him—before he is ensnared. Jane is heartbroken, and pines away
until she becomes ill. Elizabeth is enraged that such an injustice should be done dear, sweet Jane. And then
Mr. Darcy' comes back to propose to Elizabeth against his better judgment. She promptly tells him "No!” and
berates him for taking Mr. Bingley away and breaking Jane's heart. But the deep attraction between Elizabeth
and Darcy triumphs over the pride of one and the prejudice of the other, and both couples are reunited. Mrs.
Bennet is delighted! Three daughters married! Now she can concentrate on her other two daughters.
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Donna Nichols, Margaret McGrath, Virginia Patterson, Norma Oliver, June Trout-
man, Patty Fogle. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Pauline Henry, Lewis Lowe, Carlene Eggers, Tom Luckett
Walden Askren, Margaret Threlkeld, Don McKnight.
Don Peterson
Dean McNeish
Walden Askren
Kenneth Underation
1 I 6
Phil Delpierre
Bob Darrah
HL
Bill Leonard
SEASONS RECORD
Chariton .27 — Corydon ....7
Chariton . .0 — Osceola . . .12
Chariton .13 — Lincoln . ..26
Chariton . .7 — Valley . . .28
Chariton — Pella .. . .0
Chariton — Indianola ... .0
Chariton . .6 — Centerville . .. . ...19
Chariton .34 — Albia ... .0
Chariton . .7 — Knoxville . .14 Bob Erickson
Nicky Whitlatch
Burdette Kendrick Bill Bingaman Bob Wilson
Varsity Squad
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Bill Bingaman, Jim Garrett, John Larson, Rodney Peterson, Bob Darrah, Bill Leonard, Marvin
Cottrell, Bob Wilson, Don McKnight. SECOND ROW—Rex Phillips, Dean McNeish, Kenneth Underation, Don Peterson, Walden
Askren, Phil. Delpierre, Nicky Whitlatch, Wayne Schmidt, Kenneth Johnston, Carl Pearson, Burdette Kendrick, Bill Flack. THIRD
ROW—Assistant Coach Snell, Lyle Carpenter, Lyle Nickleson, Leo Steinbach, Melvin Willits, John Durham, Bob Erickson, Har-
old Fitzpatrick, Don Wells, Bob Kneeland, Coach Sebbin.
"B" Squad
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT—Richard Delpierre, Bernard McRoberts, Stanton Needles, Donald Bluebaugh, Frankie Patterson,
Joe Mitchell, Ed Tighe, Jim Durham. SECOND ROW—Rex Phillips, Bernard Parker, Paul Shupe, Charles Fuhs, Jim Levis,
Jerry Hull, Wayne Stevenson, Donald Clark, Bill Flack. THIRD ROW—Coach Sebbin, Jack Bebout, Keith Allen, Leo Stein-
bach, Don Mullin, Arthur Daw, Lloyd Harding, Bob McRoberts, Don Wells, Assistant Coach Snell.
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to th\
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dy Lua
» first t
ge Kn4.
noxville
JChUMvn win, mo
many of the drug
rbacks to be poor gu
so proved tjjjj**-
ollow-
sto’x down on the 18. Here tne oom uivj __
.as slammed in their faces the Knoxville
tend lime. Attempting a short Chariton
’3, the ball squirted out of D.if- •—
’s hand and was cm1'' ’
by Georgetti, Kuo.
rcre was only on
^^ie first ha'. at 1!
« ° vroTP the bali oa K‘i
D. line lhc Paik!
U B \\ \VjJ -Uy executed
\ J A ° Bil1 Tuck
e\k 1/ *vl\\fi\Vhe whole,
K®4 -•
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By Roger Davis
Unleashing a brilliant rjv-"
attack, which amazed i
staunchest local suppor
ton’s Chargers ran rougl
the Blue Demons of A
South Central Iowa co
contest here last Friday n\
won the game with the to,
score of 32-0.
It was a game of offense a
was a game of defense, \
Coaches Sebben and Snell dev.
the play of having a group of
fensive players and a group of d\
toG, fensive players, and while this ■
‘Jnd
^in
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^PierJ
V* of R
\toe t.
\‘r°r
■contest, 27-0. Last Friday
the scerie was the same and the.,.
outcome was the same, except this fell on ....
time the score was 28-fl. *u~ «'
The visitors scored one
touchdown in each of the four
quarters, had one called back
duo to an offside penalty,
converted each of their four
tries from placement, and
wiih the 'xception of five
minutes tr, y. -third quarter,
the Ti complete
contro
and / *
-vhole i
-■ieir best I
mis (he- „
Cto’ They fjni,
jfourw
--xt kickoff :re<f”-d
so«n Knox- a r
rl toe door SCoref/l
„uu wmie vad"'^ Lady I'llcki ri?re'
iCnmvv ’ thd deciding^midtj^ Pasted
-- too. iC have been i“c the’1 inei fumble nn <k * ella, Inn;-
'.lM lall, [oy-r pertect pj-
1 Kendrick w Jo,uison reph ^e next ni torougf-iJemopc »>-——Ude—>■
«k n. piac, J? P'as-—- -
This arr
' -iout ti
be the d<
‘ offei,
season, i
Den.
•«*r own terrii
_,rre first half
eltt1^hPe/Od
ett the Albia ]a
^’to times they r
mid through th
'»'«rtltae.(hen\
•Charjton’s bio "
toe segso
■o do u- •
wMli''
This
tr°Ugh,
larger
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4
Ihalfbo. ''4,,
24yard\/%^/4fs r
cut of bonu % A %,'•
Here Valley//^,
on a pass from\
Tom Kelley Valley
e arid the...
the ball on the
line. Valley fail
was forced to kief
' 18. Here three /
jiton fumbled ar
ed on the 17
inarched to p
time sending F
1 yard line an
’This made th
of the visitoi
At this po
ckoff hove gotten
to'thing for t
club for tl
4 “ evenir
'• ** . 'ft w
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ached *nt0
tne inrec ----------- re two att/
plays later Witt skirted right end'
” . He converted with
. S'
LIZ------- -SM. Al-------e onjy five C
~ yere on the'
E Chargers Romp to Easy Win
Over Indianola Indians 26-0
_ — 1 , __I
• • ’ —u/niild n<
^eeA
By Roger Davis
Our Chargers are going
games they have decided
the score the same. Last Fri-'
night they won their second;
conference win of the season when first three!
they trounced Hooperless Indian- each in the
ola by 26-0—the identical score the third?
by which they whipped Pella the;
■ - ' I
If
Win
keep
toi
to'
siiion, the locals' blockina
tackling showed '
than af-
this yeal
The loc;
recove.et
ire the oh
anbth
•.he seco
jntercep
nee af
from
\kle which would not ‘2 nice
^hic^
;wUre/£j
’The
-Jdd f
\vigate to the extent 1Cj]er
2 play the contest. ;lace’
ost the opening toss'ece
chose to receive the
failed to gain in^r
nd were forced to?
lb Darrah returned?
a 42 yard line. At
Chargers gave ar
was to come as o
from scrimma
ooted around e
it the play ’
va‘” re Chargers v
a Is for clipp
?jyerf —
Chargers
Outplay
Panthers
Ha vis
o'a Le.®
’m’ ”
° aC®'.
rnell ..
xjSTpierre t< a first r
to make thi Wilson h
^rr-^^c^y^^alftime. ton was >
<^ ived itoe seconcnext pla.
Plays ha<marker.
. ?* tkc,'’-o,ov again, Wilsoiaround m.
• Cc\/$coring territor;to the orij
yard jaunt to th of downs wh
line where he wa nine yard line.
.••//irom behind. Alfvswa A pass was -jp
^nlized half the distant^ xo the! and the Demons
«»ekv>/4 K-*
1 ^veek before.
► ln downin9 the Indians\,th® I
O* Chargers 1c
tight Tftckn
k.1 Kight End
I Right Guard
*%, « 1 Center......
Guard
Left Titv..’
Left End
Herbnck
i Chargers looked the, best they
?. I have this season even though
- 1 Indianola didn't offer much ;
• „ inuiaiiuio — ------ I
‘Vv in the way of offensive oppo- ,
By Roge» _
Chariton’s Chargers tried
.iantly to give the dope bucket
good kicking-yesterday, but Lady '
Luck would not grace them with a T?-------
smile and they went down to a 9)<Iu/
14-7 defeat at the hands of thej ®° a/
league champions, the Knoxville [ ^fft, '
others. ' /°i‘ f '
ty f
The Chargers outplayed the z ‘o
champs all the way and only a
gallant goal line stand in the
second quarter, and an offi-
cial's ruling that Bobby Wil-,
son had stepped out of bounds
on a brilliant run saved them
'-om defeat. , ,o
" ’ A^''sc
back
D
bk
"The Thespians backed rhe Chargers too.”
'The prize winning Junior
Class float displayed Mr.
and Miss Victory viewing
the catastrophe of Valley.”
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f I I :
IT.
The freshmen float was com-
posed of a Chariton football
squad trailed by Valley, their
slaves.
The seniors took Valley Chari-
ton's way in a jeep.
Climaxing the homecoming
events, the dance was a huge
success.
■s' ■
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Norma Oliver
Homecoming Attendant
Patsy Patterson
Homecoming Attendant
Margaret McGrath
Homecoming Attendant
Betty Bingaman
Homecoming Attendant
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EDDIE PATTERSON
Guard
Through his spectacular
and accurate long shots, Ed-
die gave the opposing teams
many worries and spurred
the Chargers on to many
victories.
PHIL DELP1ERRE
Guard
Phil’s remarkable ball
handling and speed have
earned him the four letters
which he justly deserves,
and on many occasions have
brought rousing cheers from
the crowd.
KENNETH
UNDERATION
Center
"Gundy's" height enabled
him to control the tipoff
and to capture many re-
bounds to help the Charg-
ers on to victory.
CARL PEARSON
Forward
Carl’s aggressiveness, eagle
eye and determination made
him one of the team's great-
est assets.
WAYNE SCHMIDT
Forward or Center
Going into all the games
with the determination to
win, Wayne, brilliant in
floor play and defense, with
the other Chargers, showed
the true spirit that won so
many ball games.
BLACKMAN
AVID
Forward
Though not a usual
starter, "Blackie" many times
pulled the Chargers over the
hump.
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DON PETERSON
Forward
Don proved his ability,
when given an opportunity,
many times throughout the
season.
NICKY WHITLATCH
Forward
Nick played forward, and
when called upon to fill the
regular's place, did excep-
tionally well, showing a
spirit of teamwork and
sportsmanship.
BOB WILSON
Forward
Fast action plus consistent
floor play established Bob
as a valuable member of the
squad.
BOB DARRAH
Guard
Better known as "rough
and ready," Bob had a spe-
cial talent for tying up the
ball, and what he lacked in
size he made up in fight.
BILL BINGAMAN
Forward
When given a chance to
play. Bill showed he had the
will to do it.
MARVIN COTTRELL
Guard
Another little but mighty
man who loves his basket-
ball. Marvin was outstand-
ing in defense.
"Chargers”
"The Chargers with their good sportsmanship and skill have completed
another successful season of which we are proud.”
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—David Blackman, Kenneth Underation. Phil Delpierre, Carl Pearson, Eddie Patterson,
Wayne Schmidt. SECOND ROW, Left to Right—Dale Erickson, Student Manager; Bob Darrah, Marvin Cottrell,
Nicky Whitlatch, Don Peterson, Lyle Carpenter, Bob Wilson, Bill Bingaman, Frank Sebbin, Coach.
Upholding the ideals of Chariton athletes, our Chargers have been faith-
ful, loyal, and dependable. They have shown strong determination which
added to their skills and all around abilities, made them another of Chariton’s
outstanding teams. Along with the many victories were a few bitter defeats
which were hard to take; nevertheless, they kept on playing and were rated
by many schools as a team to be feared. We can wish nothing better for future
teams than that they might show the splendid skill, loyalty, and cooperation
which were largely responsible for the success of this year’s Chargers.
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"Coifs
"The Colts, composed of freshmen and sophomores demonstrated
their ability in many thrilling curtain-raisers.”
FIRST ROW, Left to Right—Mr. Snell, Coach; Charles Fuhs, Cecil Woodcock, Don Wells, Rex Phillips, Leo Stein-
bach, Jim Levis, Paul Shupe, Bernard Parker, Sam Beardsley, Stanton Needles, Student Manager. SECOND
ROW, Left to Right—Donald Blubaugh, Bob Carlson, Bob Romine, Bill Chambers, Fred Irving, Norman Moon,
Marvin Benson, Trefor Munch, Jerry Davis.
The Colts, under the supervision of Coach Claude Snell have proved them-
selves worthy of being classed with “B”‘ squads which were composed of
juniors and seniors. Playing against overwhelming odds many times they
demonstrated their skill and came out victorious. We are very proud of our
Colts and are certain that they will make a fine varsity squad next year.
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" 'Hang on to the ball,' shouts the crowd
as Eddie Patterson is quickly surrounded
by Bloomfield players.”
”A tense moment as Bloomfield dribbles
the ball down the floor.”
Chargers' Record
Ours Opponents
Chariton 19 14 Melrose
Chariton 42 32 Russell
Chariton 38 18 Leon
Chariton 26 30 Valley
Chariton 39 29 Osceola
Chariton 31 32 Albia
Chariton 34 29 Creston
Chariton 51 26 Winterset
Chariton 36 33 Pella
Chariton 47 48 D. M. Tech
Chariton 51 38 Knoxville
Chariton 49 ■ 26 Indianola
Chariton 37 33 Russell
Chariton 36 23 Albia
Chariton 57 58 Dowling
Chariton 31 33 Knoxville
Chariton 45 29 Oskaloosa
Chariton 60 41 Lincoln
Chariton 31 20 Indianola
Chariton 51 53 D. M. Tech.
Chariton 47 38 Osceola
Chariton 43 20 Centerville
Chariton 33 46 Dowling
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Chariton 87 8 Alerton
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
Chariton 36 34 Bloomfield
Chariton 33 46 Ottumwa
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Colts' Record
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
OllVS
26
24
38
20
32
36
O p poneHts
17 Melrose
34 Russell
16 Leon
43 Valley
29 Osceola
35 Albia
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
Chariton
17 25
34 26
30 26
37 17
28 40
31 21
33 18
21 28
37 48
39 28
21 33
23 39
25 15
31 16
35 32
36 6
34 36
Creston
Winterset
Pella
D. M. Tech.
Knoxville
Indianola
Russell
Albia
Dowling
Knoxville
Lincoln
Newton
Indianola
D. M.Tech.
Osceola
Centerville
Dowling
'Wayne tries desperately to get the ball
to one of his teammates as Bloomfield
closes in.”
"Bloomfield recovers the ball, but not
for long.”
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ETCETRi
"1947 (’HIRIT
MARGARET McGRATH
Planning
PATSY PATTERSON
Planning
Three committees deserve credit for the yearbook: planning, gen-
eral and business. Spending a lot of time, the planning committee com-
posed writeups, trimmed and identified pictures, and carefully planned
the pages. The girls on the general committee were kept busy typing
and checking senior lists, keeping a scrapbook of events and doing
"Margery Burgett keeps an eye on Jean Davison's typing "Georgia Ryan arranges clippings with the assistance of
while Pat Fogle, Pauline Henry and Norma Rodgers check Barbara Oden, Betty Bingaman, June Troutman, Donna
on senior data." Nichols and Ida Hawkins.”
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OH A
EDITH WHITLATCH
Planning
MARGARET ANN THRELKELD
Planning
STAFF”
various other things which were an essential part of the annual. Last
but not least is the business committee who by selling pencils, making
sales talks, signing up subscribers and collecting their payments, made
the yearbook a financial success.
There s more than one way to raise money for an an- "Selling the Charitonian furnishes Don Peterson, Rex Dar-
nual, say Marvin Cottrell, Walden Askren, Don Me- rah, Lloyd Mullins, Eddie Patterson and Kenneth Undera-
Knight, Phil Delpierre and Bill Bingaman.” tion with plenty of opportunity to file away their time.”
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September 3—School started.
September 24—School Party.
October 4—Homecoming.
October 28—All-School Party.
November 11—C Club Party after Knoxville football game.
November 21—Junior Class Play, "What a Life."
December 3—Y-Teen Boy-Girl Party.
December 16—All-School Part)'.
December 19—Christmas Program.
February 4—All-School Party.
February 6—F.F.A. Banquet.
February 20—Band Concert.
February 24—Y-Teen Banquet.
March 1—Sectional Tournament.
March 6—District Tournament.
March 11—One-Act Plays.
March 17—All-School Party.
March 27—Operetta, "H.M.S. Pinafore.”
April 15—Music Program.
April 28—Thespian Banquet.
May 8—Senior Class Play, “Pride and Prejudice.”
May 16—Junior-Senior Prom.
May 18—Baccalaureate.
May 22—Commencement.
May 23—School out.
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